From what height did Otto Lilienthal fall causing his fatal accident?
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Otto Lilienthal was a German aviation pioneer who is considered the first person to make controlled, powered flights. On August 9, 1896, Lilienthal made a series of five flights at a height of 50 feet before crashing and dying. His death was a major setback for the development of aviation, but his work inspired others to continue the work of flight.
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