Broken Wings.

Percy Pilcher, an aviation pioneer, made significant contributions to the development of flight in the late 19th century. He built several gliders and a triplane, and achieved successful glides and distance records. Pilcher's ultimate goal was to achieve powered flight, but tragically, he died in a glider accident before he could realize this dream. Despite his untimely death, Pilcher's work and dedication to aviation paved the way for future advancements in flight. [Extracted from the article]