Beech A45 - San Juan Islands, WA - 7 June 24

[PeterNSteinmetz]

William Anders, who took the famous earthrise photo from Apollo 8 killed in a small plane crash. He was 90 years old. RIP.

Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

William Anders was killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state.

apnews.com

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

Accident Beechcraft A45 Mentor ,

A Beechcraft A45 Mentor airplane was destroyed when it impacted the waters 80 feet offshore of Jones Island, Washington. The pilot perished in the accident. An online video shows the ai...

aviation-safety.net

Apparently doing aerobatic flight.

 

[Winthrop]

Wonder if he learned to fly in a T-34. Sad story, but as I have often joked with you, at 90 killing yourself in a plane is likely better than many alternatives. I am a bit surprised there are not more accidents out in the San Juans.