 In 1903, Cortlandt and his brother, David, were hurt in an automobile accident where they collided with a carriage while David was driving.Cortlandt was bruised and sustained a bad wound on his cheek while David was battered and bruised, while the car suffered only minor damage.In 1909, as president of the Aero Club of America, Bishop offered a $250 prize to the first four persons who could fly one kilometer.