Originally Posted by
porterhouse
These are very controversial statements, probably difficult to support.
Actually the reverse was probably close to truth - she was an excellent operator of the aircraft as her prior numerous races, achievements and awards show. , etc.
She did manage to ground loop the same aircraft and severely damage it in Honolulu on her first attempt on the round the world flight in March 1937. Her first choice navigator decided to take no further part in the expedition and Fred Noonan got his chance. She was probably very capable in most singles, up to, I believe, a Northrop Altair, or a Vega, but a Locheed 10 may have been a bit much aircraft for her experience level.
I am not being critical, there are many photos about of a very sorry looking Locheed less undercarriage and one engine almost completely detached. She probably had very little time in the aircraft when she left.