The first successful airplane flight occurred on December 17, 1903, when Orville and Wilbur Wright, known as the Wright brothers, flew their powered aircraft, the Wright Flyer, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet, a historic moment marking the beginning of powered flight. The Wright brothers' innovative approach, including their development of a three-axis control system and their perseverance in engine design, laid the groundwork for modern aviation. This achievement revolutionized transportation, military tactics, and global connectivity, leading to significant advancements and innovations in the field of aviation over the following decades.