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What date was the near fatal crash Howard Hughes was in?
Hughes was involved in another near-fatal aircraft accident on July 7, 1946, while performing the first flight of the prototype U.S. Army Air Forces reconnaissance aircraft.
Did Howard Hughes sustain any injuries?
Hughes sustained significant injuries in the crash, including a crushed collar bone, multiple cracked ribs, crushed chest with collapsed left lung, and numerous third-degree burns.
Were a crushed collar bone, multiple cracked ribs, crushed chest with collapsed left lung, and numerous third-degree burns Howard Hughes only injuries?
Yes, they were Howard Hughes' only injuries.
When did Howard Hughes get started with his career?
What were the RKO companies?
RKO Pictures is an American film production and distribution company.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Howard Hughes article?
In 1938, Howard Hughes won a Collier Trophy.
Why was Howard Hughes sued?
Howard Hughes was accused of financial misconduct and corporate mismanagement.
Who was suing Howard Hughes?
A steady stream of lawsuits from RKO's minority shareholders had grown to be extremely annoying to Howard Hughes.
What was the result of the RKO lawsuit against Howard Hughes?
Since Howard Hughes wanted to focus on his aircraft manufacturing and TWA holdings, Hughes offered to buy out all other stockholders in order to dispense with their distractions.
Was Howard Hughes sued anymore after the RKO lawsuit?
It's not stated if Howard Hughes was sued anymore from other people but the chances are very likely.
Did Howard Hughes continue to pilot the xf-11 after the crash?
Howard Hughes did not pilot the xf-11 after the crash. Instead, he decided to focus his attenion on the H-4 Hercules.

Question: Did howard recover fully?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Howard Hughes recover fully?