This was followed by other original monoplane and biplane designs in 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1916, 1924 and 1930.

He died of injuries as a result of an airplane crash.

Athens-Ben Epps Airport is named in his honor.

In 1989 he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.

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