Wing-walker Dies After Chute Does Not Deploy

By Matt Wiley

An entertainer who regularly walked on the wings of airplanes, miles over the heads of spectators, has died following an accident during a local air show.

According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Curto, 62, died after falling off the wing of a World War II-era biplane during a stunt, as part of the inaugural “Festival of Flight” at the Tampa North Aero Park, located off S.R. 54 in Lutz (just west of Wesley Chapel), on October 19.Continue reading

Festival Of Flight Photo Gallery

Balloons lift off just after dawn at the inaugural Festival of Flight at the Tampa North Aero Park on October 19.
Balloons lift off just after dawn at the inaugural Festival of Flight at the Tampa North Aero Park on October 19. Photos: Gary Nager

The inaugural “Festival of Flight” was held this past Saturday and Sunday at the Tampa North Aeropark in Lutz. Click through for the photo gallery and keep your eyes peeled for a recap in our next issue, due out on October 26!

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