Ernest E. Basham (USA)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance
892,09 km/h
Date
07 Sep 1962
Course / Location
San Antonio, TX (USA) - Mexico City (Mexico)
Claimant
Ernest E. Basham (USA)
Crew
Cotton, Ranck, Jandacek
Type of engine
JT-3D
Aircraft
720B (707 Astrojet)
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney