The first successful powered flight occurred on December 17, 1903. This historic event took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, achieved a sustained flight in their aircraft, the Wright Flyer. Orville piloted the aircraft for 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet in their inaugural flight, marking a pivotal moment in aviation history. The Wright brothers' success laid the groundwork for modern aeronautics and the development of powered flight, influencing transportation, military strategies, and global connectivity in the years to come.