At the time of the crash , he was competing for the Bendix Trophy .
Boardman died on July 1 , 1933 , as a result of injuries sustained when his Gee Bee Model R crashed upon take - off following a fuel stop at Indianapolis .
At the time of the crash , Boardman was competing for the Bendix Trophy .
Boardman died on July 1 , 1933 , as a result of injuries sustained when his Gee Bee Model R crashed upon take - off following a fuel stop at Indianapolis .