James J. Ward

Ward (born Jens P. Wilson; 1886 in Denmark – January 7, 1923)[1] was a pioneer aviator who made one of the earliest attempts at transcontinental flight.

He flew a Curtiss Model D pusher biplane named the "Hearst Pathfinder".

On September 13, 1911 he attempted to win the William Randolph Hearst Prize flying from Governors Island in New York to California.

[2] He withdrew from the race on September 22, 1911 after his aircraft's engine failed and he crashed in Addison, New York.

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