 When that time limit lapsed in 1924 without a serious attempt, Orteig renewed the offer for another five years, this time attracting a number of well-known, highly experienced, and well-financed contendersnone of whom was successful.On , 1926 World WarI French [[flying ace]] [[René Fonck]]'s [[Sikorsky S-35]] crashed on takeoff from [[Roosevelt Field]] in New York.U.S.