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Category Search - air crash (Died in a plane or helicopter crash - not a spacecraft crash)
(93 found)
Aaliyah
singer
,
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
16 January 1979
Death Date:
25 August 2001
Age at Death:
22
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
I Care 4 You
. Died in an airplane crash.
Michael Adams
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
,
X-15
Real/Birth Name:
Michael James Adams
Nickname(s):
Mike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 May 1930
Death Date:
15 November 1967
Age at Death:
37
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Sacramento, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Astronaut/test pilot X-15. The first American space mission fatality, according to the United States definition. Reached a peak altitude of 266,000 feet (81 km) then crashed.
Space Missions:
X-15
Multiple flights by a rocket-powered aircraft. Some qualified by the US Air Force for an Astronaut Medal, exceeding 50 miles altitude.
Davey Allison
auto racing
,
air crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
David Carl Allison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 February 1961
Death Date:
13 July 1993
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Hollywood, Florida, USA
Relationships:
son of
Bobby Allison
nephew of
Donnie Allison
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Bobby Allison
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Crashed his helicopter at Talladega infield, died the next day.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2005.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1998.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2019.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1996.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1992.
Hobey Baker
hockey
,
aviator
,
air crash
,
accident
,
news
Real/Birth Name:
Hobart Amory Hare Baker
Nickname(s):
Hobey
Hobie
the blond Adonis of the gridiron
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 January 1892
Death Date:
21 December 1918
Age at Death:
26, 25 days before his 27
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Princeton University
, both hockey and football. Considered one of the early great ice hockey players. Flew in World War I. Plane crashed after takeoff, in France, he was the pilot.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Hockey Hall of Fame
1945.
International Hockey Hall of Fame
1945.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
United States Hockey Hall of Fame
1973.
Charles Bassett
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Arthur Bassett II
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 December 1931
Death Date:
28 February 1966
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Trained to be an astronaut. Died in a plane crash. Died in the same crash with
Elliot See
.
Philip Bent
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
Philip Gordon Bent
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 July 1941
Death Date:
12 July 1966
Age at Death:
25, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Colorado, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Linda Bent
, until he died.
Younger than Linda Bent by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
,
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
. Died when a private plane he was piloting and "showing off" crashed into the Pacific near La Jolla, CA. His friend
Peter Sachse
, a passenger, was also killed. Their wives were watching.
Berry Berenson
photographer
,
actor
,
murdered
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Berinthia Berenson
Also Known As:
Berinthia Perkins
Berry Berenson Perkins
Nickname(s):
Berry
Gender:
Female
Death Date:
11 September 2001
Relationships:
wife of
Anthony Perkins
, until his earlier death.
mother of
Oz Perkins
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Oz Perkins
Brief Facts:
Movie
Cat People
. Died when the Flight 11 plane crashed into the World Trade Center - she was a passenger.
Hale Boggs
politician
,
US Representative
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Hale Boggs
Also Known As:
Thomas Hale Boggs Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 February 1914
Death Date:
16 October 1972
Age at Death:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Long Beach, Mississippi, USA
Relationships:
father of
Cokie Roberts
husband of
Lindy Boggs
, until he died.
Older than Lindy Boggs by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Cokie Roberts
Brief Facts:
Democrat. On the Warren Commission. Candidate for governor of Louisiana, but lost. US Representative from Louisiana until his death. Succeeded by wife
Lindy Boggs
. Disappeared in Alaska in a single engine airplane.
Gianna Bryant
accident
,
air crash
,
basketball
Real/Birth Name:
Gianna Bryant
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 May 2006
Death Date:
26 January 2020
Age at Death:
13
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Relationships:
great niece of
Chubby Cox
granddaughter of
Joe Bryant
daughter of
Kobe Bryant
granddaughter of
Pam Bryant
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Kobe Bryant
Joe Bryant
Pam Bryant
Brief Facts:
Died in a helicopter crash, with her father.
Kobe Bryant
basketball
,
accused
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Kobe Bean Bryant
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 August 1978
Death Date:
26 January 2020
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Height:
6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)
Relationships:
nephew of
Chubby Cox
father of
Gianna Bryant
son of
Joe Bryant
son of
Pam Bryant
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Joe Bryant
Pam Bryant
Descendants:
Gianna Bryant
Brief Facts:
Team
Los Angeles Lakers
. Accused of rape. Charges dropped and suit settled. Spoke fluent Italian. Died in a helicopter crash near Calabassas, California. Olympic Gold Medal 2008. Olympic Gold Medal 2012.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Basketball Hall of Fame
2020.
Naismith Prep Player of the Year
1996.
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
2008.
Olympic Gold Medal
2008.
Olympic Gold Medal
2012.
Ronnie Caldwell
musician
,
R&B
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Louis Caldwell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 December 1948
Death Date:
10 December 1967
Age at Death:
18, 17 days before his 19
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Keyboardist/organist. Member of band
The Bar-Kays
. Died in the plane crash with
Otis Redding
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Earl Carroll
producer
,
director
,
Broadway
,
composer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Earl Carroll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 September 1893
Death Date:
17 June 1948
Age at Death:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway revue and film
Murder at the Vanities
. Plane crash, also killing his girlfriend
Beryl Wallace
.
Sonny Carter
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
,
space
,
doctor
Real/Birth Name:
Manley Lanier Carter Jr.
Nickname(s):
Sonny
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 August 1947
Death Date:
5 April 1991
Age at Death:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Macon, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Test pilot, astronaut. Died in a plane crash, a commercial flight.
Space Missions:
STS-33
Shuttle Discovery, launched November 22, 1989
Duration: 5d 0h.
Vernon Castle
dancer
,
accident
,
military
,
aviator
,
writer
,
actor
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Vernon Castle Blythe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 May 1887
Death Date:
15 February 1918
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
Relationships:
husband of
Irene Castle
, until he died.
Older than Irene Castle by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Husband/wife dance team. He died in a military plane crash (he was a flight instructor) just before the end of World War I. Subject of movie
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
.
Andy Chapin
musician
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Andrew Robert Chapin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 February 1951
Death Date:
31 December 1985
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Keyboardist. Member of bands
The Association
,
Steppenwolf
,
Ricky Nelson Band
. Album
Hour of the Wolf
with Steppenwolf. Died in a plane crash with
Ricky Nelson
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2003.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2003 as a member of group
The Association
.
Buddy Clark
singer
,
actor
,
accident
,
radio
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Goldberg
Also Known As:
Sam Goldberg
Nickname(s):
The Contented Crooner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 July 1911
Death Date:
1 October 1949
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Popular singer, often recorded with
Xavier Cugat
. Songs
Linda
,
Rosalie
,
How Are Things in Glocca Morra?
,
These Foolish Things
,
Peg O' My Heart
,
Baby, It's Cold Outside
. Died in a plane crash October 1, 1949 - plane ran out of fuel or the fuel line clogged, and crashed in Los Angeles trying to land on Beverly Boulevard. He died an hour later; all others aboard survived.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6800 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Roberto Clemente
baseball
,
accident
,
activist
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Roberto Walker Clemente
Also Known As:
Roberto Clemente (Walker)
Nickname(s):
Arriba
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 August 1934
Death Date:
31 December 1972
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Carolina, Puerto Rico, USA
Brief Facts:
Puerto Rican. Right field. Over 3,000 hits. Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
. Died in a plane crash helping deliver relief supplies to victims of an earthquake in Nicauraga.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Babe Ruth Award
1971.
Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame
2015.
Congressional Gold Medal
1973.
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
1973.
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
2010.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1973.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Presidential Citizens Medal
1973.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2003.
Shrine of the Eternals
2004.
Patsy Cline
singer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Virginia Patterson Hensley
Nickname(s):
Ginny
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 September 1932
Death Date:
5 March 1963
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Winchester, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in an airplane crash. Also killed -
Hankshaw Hawkins
,
Cowboy Copas
. Songs
I Fall to Pieces
,
Crazy
, which was written by
Willie Nelson
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1973.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2012.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
1998.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1994.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6160 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry3 August 1999
Art Cohn
writer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Art Cohn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 April 1909
Death Date:
22 March 1958
Age at Death:
48, 14 days before his 49
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Sports writer, screenwriter. Movies
The Girl Who Had Everything
,
The Seven Hills of Rome
,
Red Skies of Montana
. Died in a plane crash.
Bessie Coleman
aviator
,
stunts
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth Coleman
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 January 1892
Death Date:
30 April 1926
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
The first female pilot of African-American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license. Died when she fell out of an airplane that went into a spin and crashed. She was not the pilot.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
2014.
International Women's Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
2006.
National Women's Hall of Fame
2001.
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
2000.
Women in Aviation, International Pioneers Hall of Fame
1995.
Cowboy Copas
singer
,
musician
,
composer
,
country
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Lloyd Estel Copas
Gender:
Male
Death Date:
5 March 1963
Relationships:
father of
Kathy Hughes
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Descendants:
Kathy Hughes
Brief Facts:
Fiddle and guitar. Album
20 Song Gospel Collection
Song
Sign, Sealed and Delivered
. Died in the same plane crash that killed
Patsy Cline
,
Hankshaw Hawkins
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Jim Croce
singer
,
composer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
James Joseph Croce
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 January 1943
Death Date:
20 September 1973
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in a plane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1988.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1990.
Scott Crossfield
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
,
X-15
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Scott Crossfield
Also Known As:
A. Scott Crossfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 October 1921
Death Date:
19 April 2006
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Berkeley, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Test pilot. First to fly twice the speed of sound. Flew the X-15. Died when the Cessna 210A he was flying encountered a thunderstorm and broke up in air.
Space Missions:
X-15
Multiple flights by a rocket-powered aircraft. Some qualified by the US Air Force for an Astronaut Medal, exceeding 50 miles altitude.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Aerospace Walk of Honor
1990.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
1965.
International Space Hall of Fame
1988.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1983.
Virginia Space Hall of Fame
1998.
Carl Cunningham
musician
,
R&B
,
composer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Carl Lee Cunningham
Also Known As:
Cunningham
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1948
Death Date:
10 December 1967
Age:
19 or 20
Brief Facts:
Drummer. Original member, band
The Bar-Kays
. Album
SoulFinger
. Died in plane crash with
Otis Redding
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
John Denver
actor
,
singer
,
composer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 December 1943
Death Date:
12 October 1997
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Roswell, New Mexico, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in plane crash. Songs
Rocky Mountain High
,
Take Me Home, Country Roads
,
Sunshine on My Shoulders
,
Thank God I'm a Country Boy
,
Grandma's Feather Bed
,
Annie's Song
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1996.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry24 October 2014
Amelia Earhart
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Amelia Mary Earhart
Also Known As:
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
24 July 1897
Death Date:
2 July 1937
Age at Death:
39, 22 days before her 40
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Atchison, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Apparently died in a plane crash. She was flying across the Pacific.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey
1973.
California Hall of Fame
2006.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
1967.
International Women's Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame
1988.
Kansas Hall of Fame
2011.
Missouri Walk of Fame
2012.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1968.
National Women's Hall of Fame
1973.
New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame
1973.
Women in Aviation, International Pioneers Hall of Fame
1997.
Steve Fossett
aviator
,
swimming
,
business
,
explorer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
James Stephen Fossett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 April 1944
Death Date:
3 September 2007
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Millionaire adventurer. Swam the English Channel. First nonstop balloon flight around the world. First nonstop solo airplane flight around the world without refueling, March 3, 2005. Died in a plane crash, not found for over a year.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
2010.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
2007.
Ted Freeman
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Theodore Cordy Freeman
Also Known As:
Theodore C. Freeman
Nickname(s):
Ted
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 February 1930
Death Date:
31 October 1964
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Haverford, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Test Pilot. Trained to be an astronaut. Died in a plane crash of a T-38 jet he ejected from, but his parachute failed.
Yuri Gagarin
space
,
accident
,
air crash
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin
Also Known As:
Ю́рий Алексе́евич Гага́рин
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 March 1934
Death Date:
27 March 1968
Age at Death:
34, 18 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Klushino, Russian SFSR, USSR
Brief Facts:
First human to orbit the Earth, a single orbit, on 12 April 1961, aboard Vostok 1. Died in an airplane crash, a MiG-15 training jet.
Space Missions:
Vostok 1 (1961)
April 12. 1 hour 48 minutes. One orbit. First man in space. First manned orbit.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
1970.
International Space Hall of Fame
.
Cassie Gaines
singer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Cassie LaRue Gaines
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 January 1948
Death Date:
20 October 1977
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Seneca, Missouri, USA
Relationships:
older sister of
Steve Gaines
Older than Steve Gaines by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Backup vocals in group
Honkettes
, for band
Lynyrd Skynyrd
. Song
Sweet Home Alabama
. Died in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi when plane ran out of fuel.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Steve Gaines
musician
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Earl Gaines
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 September 1949
Death Date:
20 October 1977
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Miami, Oklahoma, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Cassie Gaines
Younger than Cassie Gaines by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Guitarist for band
Lynyrd Skynyrd
. Song
Sweet Home Alabama
. Died in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi when plane ran out of fuel.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Troy Gentry
country
,
singer
,
musician
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Troy Lee Gentry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 April 1967
Death Date:
8 September 2014
Age at Death:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Duo
Montgomery Gentry
. Album
Back When I Knew It All
. Songs
Something to Be Proud Of
,
My Town
,
Lucky Man
. Died in a helicopter crash in New Jersey.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
as a member of group
Montgomery Gentry
.
Bill Graham
business
,
producer
,
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Wolodia Grajonca
Nickname(s):
Wolfgang
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 January 1931
Death Date:
25 October 1991
Age at Death:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Berlin, Germany
Brief Facts:
Changed name after coming to New York after World War II. His mother was killed in Auschwitz. A rock concert producer and promoter. Movie
Bugsy
. Killed in a helicopter crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1992.
David Griggs
space
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Stanley David Griggs
Also Known As:
S. David Griggs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 September 1939
Death Date:
17 June 1989
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Portland, Oregon, USA
Brief Facts:
Flew shuttle Discovery. First unscheduled EVA. Died in a plane crash flying a World War II vintage training aircraft doing stunts.
Space Missions:
STS-51-D
Shuttle Discovery, launched April 12, 1985
Duration: 6d 23h.
Roy Halladay
baseball
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Leroy Halladay III
Nickname(s):
Doc
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 May 1977
Death Date:
7 November 2017
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Denver, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Pitched a perfect game 2010. Teams
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Philadelphia Phillies
. Died when a plane he was piloting crashed into the Gulf of Mexico 2018.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
Cy Young Award
2003.
Cy Young Award
2010.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2019.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
2018.
Toronto Blue Jays Level of Excellence
.
Hawkshaw Hawkins
musician
,
country
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Franklin Hawkins
Nickname(s):
The Hawk
Eleven Yards of Personality
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 December 1921
Death Date:
5 March 1963
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Jean Shepard
, until he died.
Older than Jean Shepard by 11 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Album
I'm a Rattlesnakin' Daddy
. Song
Lonesome 7-7203
. Died in the same plane crash that killed
Patsy Cline
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame
2009.
Kenneth Hawks
director
,
writer
,
producer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth Neil Hawks
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
brother of
Howard Hawks
husband of
Mary Astor
, until her death.
brother of
William B. Hawks
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movie
Big Time (1929)
. Died in a plane crash 1930.
John Heinz
Senator
,
US Representative
,
business
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Henry John Heinz III
Also Known As:
H. John Heinz III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 October 1938
Death Date:
4 April 1991
Age at Death:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Teresa Heinz Kerry
, until he died.
Younger than Teresa Heinz Kerry by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Republican House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977. US senator from Pennsylvania 1977 to his death in 1991. Died in a plane crash.
Patricia Hilliard Robertson
accident
,
doctor
,
air crash
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
Patricia Consolatrix Hilliard
Also Known As:
Patricia Consolatrix Hilliard Robertson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 March 1963
Death Date:
24 May 2001
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Medical doctor, astronaut. Died of injuries from a private plane crash.
Buddy Holly
singer
,
accident
,
musician
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Hardin Holley
Also Known As:
Buddy Holley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 September 1936
Death Date:
3 February 1959
Age at Death:
22
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Lubbock, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in a plane crash with
Ritchie Valens
,
JP Richardson
aka "Big Bopper". Formed early rock group
The Crickets
. Songs
Oh Boy!
,
That'll Be the Day
,
Peggy Sue
,
Everyday
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1989.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Music City Walk of Fame
2007.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2008.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1994.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1986.
West Texas Walk of Fame
1979.
West Texas Walk of Fame
1986.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of group
The Crickets
.
Music City Walk of Fame
2007 as a member of group
The Crickets
.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2008 as a member of group
The Crickets
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of group
The Crickets
.
West Texas Walk of Fame
1986 as a member of group
The Crickets
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry7 September 2011
James Horner
composer
,
conductor
,
producer
,
aviator
,
air crash
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
James Roy Horner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 August 1953
Death Date:
22 June 2015
Age at Death:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Titanic
,
Deep Impact
,
Avatar
,
Troy
,
Braveheart
,
Apollo 13
,
Windtalkers
,
Legends of the Fall
,
The Perfect Storm
,
A Beautiful Mind
,
Patriot Games
,
The Rocketeer
,
Aliens
. Died in a plane crash piloting a single engine craft he owned.
Leslie Howard
actor
,
producer
,
director
,
writer
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Leslie Howard Steiner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1893
Death Date:
1 June 1943
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Forest Hill, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Movies
Gone with the Wind
,
Of Human Bondage
. He was shot down by Luftwaffe fighter planes in a flight over the Bay of Biscay. Name changed by deed poll 1920.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6550 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Randy Hughes
aviator
,
business
,
accident
,
musician
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ramsey D. Hughes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 September 1928
Death Date:
5 March 1963
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Relationships:
husband of
Kathy Hughes
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Manager for
Patsy Cline
. Not instrument rated, piloted plane in a storm, plane crashed near Camden, Tennessee. Killed, with Cline,
Hankshaw Hawkins
,
Cowboy Copas
(his father in-law).
Phalon Jones
musician
,
R&B
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Phalon R. Jones Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1948
Death Date:
10 December 1967
Age:
19 or 20
Birth Place:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Saxophonist. Died in the air crash with members of band
The Bar-Kays
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
The Bar-Kays
.
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
style
,
accident
,
model
,
writer
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Carolyn Jeanne Bessette
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 January 1966
Death Date:
16 July 1999
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
White Plains, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
John Kennedy Jr.
- they died the same date, 16 July 1999
Younger than John Kennedy Jr. by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Publicist for
Calvin Klein
. Died in a plane crash with her husband and older sister
Lauren Bessette
.
Joseph Kennedy Jr.
aviator
,
air crash
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Patrick Kennedy Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 July 1915
Death Date:
12 August 1944
Age at Death:
29, 18 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Relationships:
uncle of
Bobby Kennedy III
uncle of
Caroline Kennedy
uncle of
Christopher Lawford
older brother of
Edward Kennedy
Older than Edward Kennedy by 16 years.
older brother of
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Older than Eunice Kennedy Shriver by 5 years.
older brother of
Jean Kennedy Smith
Older than Jean Kennedy Smith by 12 years.
older brother of
John F. Kennedy
Older than John F. Kennedy by 1 year.
uncle of
John Kennedy Jr.
uncle of
John Schlossberg
son of
Joseph Kennedy Sr.
uncle of
Joseph P. Kennedy II
uncle of
Joseph P. Kennedy III
uncle of
Katherine Schwarzenegger
uncle of
Kerry Kennedy
uncle of
Kyra Kennedy
uncle of
Maria Shriver
older brother of
Patricia Kennedy Lawford
Older than Patricia Kennedy Lawford by 8 years.
uncle of
Patrick Schwarzenegger
older brother of
Robert F. Kennedy
Older than Robert F. Kennedy by 10 years.
uncle of
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
son of
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
uncle of
Rose Schlossberg
older brother of
Rosemary Kennedy
Older than Rosemary Kennedy by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Joseph Kennedy Sr.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Brief Facts:
Bomber pilot during World War II. Killed when his plane exploded in flight - it had a load of explosives and was planned to be crashed as a bomb.
John Kennedy Jr.
publisher
,
accident
,
aviator
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr.
Nickname(s):
John-John
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 November 1960
Death Date:
16 July 1999
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Relationships:
first cousin once removed of
Bobby Kennedy III
younger brother of
Caroline Kennedy
Younger than Caroline Kennedy by 2 years.
husband of
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
- they died the same date, 16 July 1999
Older than Carolyn Bessette Kennedy by 5 years.
first cousin of
Christopher Lawford
nephew of
Edward Kennedy
nephew of
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
son of
Jackie Kennedy
nephew of
Jean Kennedy Smith
son of
John F. Kennedy
uncle of
John Schlossberg
nephew of
Joseph Kennedy Jr.
grandson of
Joseph Kennedy Sr.
first cousin of
Joseph P. Kennedy II
first cousin once removed of
Joseph P. Kennedy III
first cousin once removed of
Katherine Schwarzenegger
first cousin of
Kerry Kennedy
first cousin once removed of
Kyra Kennedy
nephew of
Lee Radziwill
first cousin of
Maria Shriver
nephew of
Patricia Kennedy Lawford
first cousin once removed of
Patrick Schwarzenegger
nephew of
Robert F. Kennedy
first cousin of
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
grandson of
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
uncle of
Rose Schlossberg
nephew of
Rosemary Kennedy
nephew of
Sargent Shriver
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
John F. Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy Sr.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy
Brief Facts:
Died in a plane crash - he was pilot.
Jimmy King
musician
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Jimmy King
Also Known As:
Jimmie King
Jimmie King Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 June 1949
Death Date:
10 December 1967
Age at Death:
18
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Guitarist, original member of band
The Bar-kays
. Died in the plane crash with other band members.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
as a member of group
The Bar-kays
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of group
The Bar-kays
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
The Bar-kays
.
Nile Kinnick
football
,
aviator
,
air crash
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Nile Clarke Kinnick Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 July 1918
Death Date:
2 June 1943
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Adel, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
University of Iowa
as quarterback. In the Navy, his plane crashed into the ocean after an oil leak killed the engine.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Heisman Trophy
1939.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
Maxwell Award
1939.
Alan Kulwicki
auto racing
,
accident
,
air crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Dennis Kulwicki
Nickname(s):
Special K
Polish Prince
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 December 1954
Death Date:
1 April 1993
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Greenfield, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR Winston Cup driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bristol Motor Speedway Heroes of Bristol Hall of Fame
1997.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2013.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2002.
Lowe's Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1993.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2010.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2019.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1999.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1996.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1993.
Robert H. Lawrence
military
,
aviator
,
scientist
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 October 1935
Death Date:
8 December 1967
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
US Air Force Major, test pilot, the first African-American astronaut. PhD in chemistry. Selected by the USAF as an astronaut in the Air Force's secreet Manned Orbital Laboratory (MOL) program, the first black astronaut. Died in a crash of the jet he was in, training a pilot. MOL was later cancelled, never deployed.
Jerry Litton
US Representative
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry Lon Litton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 May 1937
Death Date:
3 August 1976
Age at Death:
39
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Lock Springs, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Democrat. Had just won a primary - died in a plane crash with wife and 2 kids.
Carole Lombard
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Jane Alice Peters
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
6 October 1908
Death Date:
16 January 1942
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Clark Gable
, until she died.
Younger than Clark Gable by 7 years.
daughter of
Elizabeth Peters
ex-wife of
William Powell
Younger than William Powell by 16 years.
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Ancestors:
Elizabeth Peters
Brief Facts:
Movie
My Man Godfrey
,
Twentieth Century
,
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
. Died in a plane crash near Las Vegas,with her mother.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6930 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Dean Manuel
musician
,
business
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dockie Dean Manuel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 January 1934
Death Date:
31 July 1964
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Business partner of
Jim Reeves
and pianist in his band
The Blue Boys
. Died in the same plane crash in Tennessee.
Rocky Marciano
boxing
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Rocco Francis Marchegiano
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 September 1923
Death Date:
31 August 1969
Age at Death:
45, 1 day before his 46
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight. Never defeated. Died in a plane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Italian-American National Hall of Fame
1979.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame
1976.
Dean Paul Martin
tennis
,
singer
,
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dino Paul Martin Jr.
Also Known As:
Dean-Paul Martin
Dino Martin Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 November 1951
Death Date:
21 March 1987
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Santa Monica, California, USA
Relationships:
son of
Dean Martin
ex-husband of
Dorothy Hamill
Older than Dorothy Hamill by 4 years.
ex-husband of
Olivia Hussey
Younger than Olivia Hussey by less than 1 year.
older brother of
Ricci Martin
Older than Ricci Martin by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Dean Martin
Brief Facts:
Tennis pro. Singer with Desi Arnaz IV. Movie
A Boy ... A Girl
. Died in a plane crash - a National Guard jet.
Larry McDonald
doctor
,
US Representative
,
murdered
,
air crash
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Patton McDonald
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 April 1935
Death Date:
1 September 1983
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Flight surgeon in the Navy. Democratic US Representative from Georgia 7th district. Killed as a passenger on a Korean Airlines shot down over the Soviet Union.
Glenn Miller
musician
,
composer
,
bandleader
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Alton Glenn Miller
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 March 1904
Death Date:
15 December 1944
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Clarinda, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Trombonist, composer, bandleader. Songs
In the Mood
,
Moonlight Serenade
,
Pennsylvania 6-5000
,
Chattanooga Choo Choo
,
A String of Pearls
,
Tuxedo Junction
. The best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1942. While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, his aircraft disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1978.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1953.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6915 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
John Joseph Montgomery
inventor
,
scientist
,
engineer
,
educator
,
air crash
,
accident
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
John Joseph Montgomery
Also Known As:
John J. Montgomery
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 February 1858
Death Date:
31 October 1911
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Yuba City, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Physicist. Professor. Early experiments and inventions in fixed-wing glider flying. Tried wing warping and flaps for control. Died when he crashed in a flight from a hot air balloon.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
2017.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1964.
Thurman Munson
baseball
,
accident
,
aviator
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Thurman Lee Munson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 June 1947
Death Date:
2 August 1979
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for team
New York Yankees
. Died in a plane crash. He was pilot.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American League Rookie of the Year Award
1970.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1980.
Audie Murphy
military
,
accident
,
actor
,
western
,
air crash
,
hero
Real/Birth Name:
Audie Leon Murphy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 June 1926
Death Date:
28 May 1971
Age at Death:
44, 23 days before his 45
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Kingston, Texas, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Wanda Hendrix
Older than Wanda Hendrix by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Many medals for heroism in World War II. Movie
To Hell and Back
. Died in a private plane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1996.
Medal of Honor
.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
2010.
Texas Trail of Fame
2004.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1601 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Ricky Nelson
singer
,
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Eric Hilliard Nelson
Also Known As:
Rick Nelson
Nickname(s):
Rick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 May 1940
Death Date:
31 December 1985
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
David Nelson
Younger than David Nelson by 3 years.
father of
Gunnar Nelson
son of
Harriet Hilliard
ex-husband of
Kristin Nelson
Older than Kristin Nelson by 5 years.
father of
Matthew Nelson
son of
Ozzie Nelson
father of
Sam Nelson
by adoption uncle of
Teri Nelson
father of
Tracy Nelson
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Ozzie Nelson
Harriet Hilliard
Descendants:
Gunnar Nelson
Matthew Nelson
Sam Nelson
Tracy Nelson
Brief Facts:
Band
Ricky Nelson Band
. Died in a plane crash. He owned an old DC-3. Songs
Lonesome Town
,
Poor Little Fool
,
Hello Mary Lou
,
Young World
,
Be-Bop Baby
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1515 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry17 September 1975
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 100 S. Palm Canyon Drive27 March 1994
Grady Nutt
religion
,
writer
,
comedy
,
tv
,
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Grady Lee Nutt
Also Known As:
Rev. Grady Nutt
Nickname(s):
The Prime Minister of Humor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 September 1934
Death Date:
23 November 1982
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Amarillo, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
Hee Haw
. Baptist minister. Died in a plane crash at Vineland, Alabama, along with the pilot and co-pilot.
Robert Overmyer
aviator
,
space
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Franklyn Overmyer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 July 1936
Death Date:
22 March 1996
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Lorain, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Shuttle pilot. Shuttle mission with SpaceLab 3. Died in a plane crash, a light plane he was testing.
Space Missions:
SpaceLab 3 (1985)
April 29. Aboard shuttle
Challenger
on mission STS-51B. Objective was to provide a high quality microgravity environment for delicate materials processing and fluid experiments.
STS-5
Shuttle Columbia, launched November 11, 1982
Duration: 5d 2h.
STS-51-B
Shuttle Challenger, launched April 29, 1985
Duration: 7d 0h.
Elizabeth Peters
relative
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth Jayne Knight
Nickname(s):
Bessie
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1876
Death Date:
16 January 1942
Age:
66 or 67
Birth Place:
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Carole Lombard
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Descendants:
Carole Lombard
Brief Facts:
Born before 20 June 1876. Parents separated. Died in the same plane crash with her daughter.
Wiley Post
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Wiley Hardeman Post
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 November 1898
Death Date:
15 August 1935
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Van Zandt County, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
First to fly solo around the world. Died in a plane crash in Alaska. He was pilot. Passenger was
Will Rogers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
1997.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1969.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
2004.
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
1999.
Prince George, Duke of Kent
royalty
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
George Edward Alexander Edmund
Also Known As:
Duke of Kent
Earl of St Andrews
Baron Downpatrick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 December 1902
Death Date:
25 August 1942
Age at Death:
39
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
York Cottage, Sandringham, Norfolk, England, UK
Relationships:
uncle of
Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster
grandson of
Alexandra of Denmark
second cousin once removed of
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
first cousin once removed of
Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
great grandson of
Christian IX of Denmark
first cousin once removed of
Constantine I
second cousin once removed of
Constantine II
uncle of
David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon
younger brother of
Duke of Windsor
Younger than Duke of Windsor by 8 years.
second cousin twice removed of
Felipe VI of Spain
grandson of
Francis, Duke of Teck
second cousin once removed of
Frederica of Hanover
second cousin twice removed of
Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark
great nephew of
George I of Greece
grandfather of
George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews
first cousin twice removed of
Haakon Magnus
second cousin of
Infante Juan of Spain, Count of Barcelona
second cousin of
Ingrid of Sweden
great grandfather of
Isabella Windsor
grandfather of
James Ogilvy
second cousin twice removed of
James, Viscount Severn
second cousin once removed of
Juan Carlos I
grandson of
King Edward VII
son of
King George V
younger brother of
King George VI
Younger than King George VI by 7 years.
first cousin once removed of
King Harald V of Norway
first cousin of
King Olav V of Norway
uncle of
Lady Davina Lewis
grandfather of
Lady Gabriella Windsor
grandfather of
Lady Helen Taylor
second cousin twice removed of
Lady Louise Windsor
uncle of
Lady Sarah Chatto
grandfather of
Lord Frederick Windsor
grandfather of
Lord Nicholas Windsor
second cousin of
Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma
great grandson of
Louise of Hesse-Kassel
second cousin once removed of
Margrethe II of Denmark
son of
Mary of Teck
younger brother of
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
Younger than Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood by 5 years.
great grandfather of
Maud Windsor
second cousin of
Paul of Greece
second cousin twice removed of
Peter Phillips
great grandson of
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
first cousin once removed of
Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark
uncle of
Prince Andrew, Duke of York
great nephew of
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
second cousin twice removed of
Prince Carl Philip
uncle of
Prince Charles
father of
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
uncle of
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
second cousin twice removed of
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
younger brother of
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
Younger than Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester by 2 years.
older brother of
Prince John of the United Kingdom
Older than Prince John of the United Kingdom by 2 years.
great nephew of
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany
father of
Prince Michael of Kent
first cousin once removed of
Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark
second cousin of
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
uncle of
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
uncle of
Prince William of Gloucester
second cousin twice removed of
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
father of
Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy
second cousin of
Princess Alice of Battenberg
great nephew of
Princess Alice of the United Kingdom
first cousin once removed of
Princess Alix of Hesse and By Rhine
uncle of
Princess Anne
great nephew of
Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom
second cousin twice removed of
Princess Beatrice of York
second cousin twice removed of
Princess Eugenie of York
second cousin twice removed of
Princess Madeleine
uncle of
Princess Margaret
first cousin once removed of
Princess Margaret of Connaught
second cousin of
Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark
husband of
Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark
, until he died.
Older than Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark by 3 years.
grandson of
Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge
nephew of
Princess Maud of the United Kingdom
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Märtha Louise
second cousin of
Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
first cousin once removed of
Princess Sophia of Prussia
second cousin of
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia
first cousin once removed of
Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine
uncle of
Queen Elizabeth II
second cousin once removed of
Queen Sofía of Spain
great grandson of
Queen Victoria
first cousin once removed of
Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg
second cousin twice removed of
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
great nephew of
Victoria, Princess Royal
first cousin once removed of
Wilhelm II
second cousin twice removed of
Zara Tindall
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Ancestors:
King George V
King Edward VII
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Queen Victoria
Alexandra of Denmark
Christian IX of Denmark
Louise of Hesse-Kassel
Mary of Teck
Francis, Duke of Teck
Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge
Descendants:
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews
Lord Nicholas Windsor
Lady Helen Taylor
Prince Michael of Kent
Lord Frederick Windsor
Isabella Windsor
Maud Windsor
Lady Gabriella Windsor
Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy
James Ogilvy
Brief Facts:
4th son. Killed in an air crash when the flying boat he was on crashed into a hillside.
Prince William of Gloucester
royalty
,
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Henry Andrew Frederick
Also Known As:
William of Gloucester
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 December 1941
Death Date:
28 August 1972
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Hertfordshire, England, UK
Relationships:
uncle of
Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster
great grandson of
Alexandra of Denmark
third cousin of
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
first cousin twice removed of
Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
great great grandson of
Christian IX of Denmark
first cousin twice removed of
Constantine I
third cousin of
Constantine II
first cousin once removed of
David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon
nephew of
Duke of Windsor
third cousin once removed of
Felipe VI of Spain
great grandson of
Francis, Duke of Teck
third cousin of
Frederica of Hanover
third cousin once removed of
Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark
first cousin once removed of
George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews
second cousin once removed of
Haakon Magnus
second cousin once removed of
Infante Juan of Spain, Count of Barcelona
second cousin twice removed of
Ingrid Alexandra
second cousin once removed of
Ingrid of Sweden
first cousin twice removed of
Isabella Windsor
first cousin once removed of
James Ogilvy
first cousin twice removed of
James, Viscount Severn
third cousin of
Juan Carlos I
great grandson of
King Edward VII
grandson of
King George V
nephew of
King George VI
second cousin of
King Harald V of Norway
first cousin once removed of
King Olav V of Norway
uncle of
Lady Davina Lewis
first cousin once removed of
Lady Gabriella Windsor
first cousin once removed of
Lady Helen Taylor
first cousin twice removed of
Lady Louise Windsor
first cousin once removed of
Lady Sarah Chatto
first cousin once removed of
Lord Frederick Windsor
first cousin once removed of
Lord Nicholas Windsor
second cousin once removed of
Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma
great great grandson of
Louise of Hesse-Kassel
third cousin of
Margrethe II of Denmark
grandson of
Mary of Teck
nephew of
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
first cousin twice removed of
Maud Windsor
second cousin once removed of
Paul of Greece
first cousin twice removed of
Peter Phillips
great great grandson of
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
first cousin twice removed of
Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark
first cousin once removed of
Prince Andrew, Duke of York
third cousin once removed of
Prince Carl Philip
first cousin once removed of
Prince Charles
first cousin of
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
first cousin once removed of
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
nephew of
Prince George, Duke of Kent
first cousin twice removed of
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
son of
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
nephew of
Prince John of the United Kingdom
first cousin of
Prince Michael of Kent
first cousin twice removed of
Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark
second cousin once removed of
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
older brother of
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Older than Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester by 2 years.
first cousin twice removed of
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
first cousin of
Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy
second cousin once removed of
Princess Alice of Battenberg
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Alix of Hesse and By Rhine
first cousin once removed of
Princess Anne
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Beatrice of York
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Eugenie of York
third cousin once removed of
Princess Madeleine
first cousin of
Princess Margaret
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Margaret of Connaught
second cousin once removed of
Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark
great grandson of
Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge
great nephew of
Princess Maud of the United Kingdom
second cousin once removed of
Princess Märtha Louise
second cousin once removed of
Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Sophia of Prussia
second cousin once removed of
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine
first cousin of
Queen Elizabeth II
third cousin of
Queen Sofía of Spain
great great grandson of
Queen Victoria
second cousin twice removed of
Sverre Magnus
first cousin twice removed of
Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg
third cousin once removed of
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
first cousin twice removed of
Wilhelm II
first cousin twice removed of
Zara Tindall
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Ancestors:
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
King George V
King Edward VII
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Queen Victoria
Alexandra of Denmark
Christian IX of Denmark
Louise of Hesse-Kassel
Mary of Teck
Francis, Duke of Teck
Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge
Brief Facts:
Eldest son of Duke of Gloucester. Died in light plane crash. He was pilot.
Otis Redding
composer
,
singer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Otis Ray Redding Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 September 1941
Death Date:
10 December 1967
Age at Death:
26
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Dawson, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Wrote the song
Respect
. Recorded the song
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
3 days before he died in an airplane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1981.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2012.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1989.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1994.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Jim Reeves
singer
,
country
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
James Travis Reeves
Nickname(s):
Gentleman Jim
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 August 1923
Death Date:
31 July 1964
Age at Death:
40, 20 days before his 41
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Galloway, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Four Walls
,
He'll Have to Go
which was written by
Joe Allison
. Died in a plane crash in a rainstorm.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1967.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
1998.
Walter Reuther
activist
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Walter Philip Reuther
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 September 1907
Death Date:
9 May 1970
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced ROO-ther. Labor leader (UAW), died 1970 in a plane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1990.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1995.
United States Department of Labor Hall of Honor
1990.
Lance Reventlow
auto racing
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Count Lance von Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 February 1936
Death Date:
24 July 1972
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Relationships:
son of
Barbara Hutton
first cousin once removed of
Dina Merrill
great nephew of
E.F. Hutton
grandson of
Edna Woolworth
great grandson of
F.W. Woolworth
grandson of
Franklyn Hutton
ex-husband of
Jill St. John
Older than Jill St. John by 4 years.
son of
Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow
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Ancestors:
Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow
Barbara Hutton
Franklyn Hutton
Edna Woolworth
F.W. Woolworth
Brief Facts:
Heir to the Woolworth fortune, playboy. At the age of 21, he was given the choice between becoming an American, Danish or British citizen. He chose American citizenship. Died in a plane crash.
Randy Rhoads
musician
,
accident
,
air crash
,
metal
Real/Birth Name:
Randall William Rhoads
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 December 1956
Death Date:
19 March 1982
Age at Death:
25
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Santa Monica, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Guitarist. Co-founder of band
Quiet Riot
. Played with
Ozzy Osbourne
. Died in a private plane crash in Florida when the pilot buzzed too close to the tour bus and clipped it.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2004.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
JP Richardson
singer
,
composer
,
accident
,
air crash
,
radio
Real/Birth Name:
Jiles Perry Richardson Jr.
Also Known As:
J.P. Richardson
J. P. Richardson
Jay P. Richardson
Nickname(s):
Big Bopper
The Big Bopper
Jape
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 October 1930
Death Date:
3 February 1959
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Sabine Pass, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Chantilly Lace
. Died in a plane crash with
Buddy Holly
,
Ritchie Valens
. Composed for others sons
Purple People Eater Meets the Witch Doctor
,
Running Bear
,
White Lightnin'
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
1997.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
2004.
Texas Radio Hall of Fame
2008.
Jenni Rivera
singer
,
actor
,
producer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dolores Janney Rivera
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
2 July 1969
Death Date:
9 December 2012
Age at Death:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Long Beach, California, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
I Love Jenni
. Album
Jenni
. Died in a plane crash in Mexico.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Las Vegas Walk of Stars
A star at MGM Hotel1 July 2011
Knute Rockne
football
,
coach
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Knut Larsen Rokne
Also Known As:
Knute Kenneth Rockne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 March 1888
Death Date:
31 March 1931
Age at Death:
43, 27 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Voss, Norway
Brief Facts:
Pronounced Kuh-NOOT. Emigrated to Chicago with his parents when he was five years old. Coach for team
University of Notre Dame
. Famed for "Win one for the Gipper" speech. 5 seasons with no loss. Only 12 losses in 13 years. Subject of movie
Knute Rockne All American
with
Ronald Reagan
as the Gipper. Died in a plane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1951.
Indiana Football Hall of Fame
.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
1955.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1990.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2014.
Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame
1988.
Will Rogers
comedy
,
actor
,
mayor
,
wild west
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Penn Adair Rogers
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 November 1879
Death Date:
15 August 1935
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Oologah, Oklahoma, USA
Relationships:
father of
Jimmy Rogers
father of
Will Rogers Jr.
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Descendants:
Jimmy Rogers
Will Rogers Jr.
Brief Facts:
Silent films, then talkies. Movie
Life Begins at Forty
. Texas Jack's wild west show. Philosopher. Known for funny one-liners. Mayor of Beverly Hills. Died in a plane crash in Alaska with
Wiley Post
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1977.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1932.
Texas Trail of Fame
1997.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6401 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6608 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio
Peter Sachse
actor
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Peter Louis Sachse
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 March 1940
Death Date:
12 July 1966
Age at Death:
26
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Salli Sachse
, until he died.
Older than Salli Sachse by 6 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movie
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
as an uncredited passerby. Died when a private plane he was riding crashed into the Pacific near La Jolla, CA. His friend
Philip Bent
, the pilot and owner, was also killed. The pilot was "showing off".
Elliot See
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Elliot McKay See Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 July 1927
Death Date:
28 February 1966
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Trained to be an astronaut. Died in a plane crash with
Charles Bassett
.
Wilbur Shaw
auto racing
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Warren Wilbur Shaw
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 October 1902
Death Date:
30 October 1954
Age at Death:
51, 1 day before his 52
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Wwon the Indianapolis 500 race three times, in 1937, 1939 and 1940. Died in a plane crash near Decatur, Illinois.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1987.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
Dolly Sinatra
politician
,
activist
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Natalina Maria Vittoria Garaventa
Also Known As:
Natalie Sinatra
Nickname(s):
Dolly
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 December 1896
Death Date:
6 January 1977
Age at Death:
80, 11 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Lumarzo, Genoa Province, Italy
Relationships:
wife of
Anthony Sinatra
mother of
Frank Sinatra
grandmother of
Frank Sinatra Jr.
grandmother of
Nancy Sinatra
grandmother of
Tina Sinatra
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra Jr.
Nancy Sinatra
Tina Sinatra
Brief Facts:
Died in a plane crash. Active in Democratic politics.
Samantha Smith
famous
,
activist
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Samantha Reed Smith
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 June 1972
Death Date:
25 August 1985
Age at Death:
13
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Houlton, Maine, USA
Brief Facts:
Ten years old, wrote to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov asking why he wanted nuclear war. The Soviet Union issued a stamp in her honor. Died in a plane crash. Called a "Goodwill Ambassador".
Payne Stewart
golf
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Payne Stewart
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 January 1957
Death Date:
25 October 1999
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Springfield, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Pro golfer. Wore classic style golf clothing. Died when his private jet apparently lost cabin pressure and later crashed.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
World Golf Hall of Fame
2001.
Oscar Stonorov
architect
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Oscar Gregory Stonorov
Also Known As:
Oskar Stonorov
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 December 1905
Death Date:
9 May 1970
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Brief Facts:
Modernist architect. Emigrated to the US in 1929. Died in the same plane crrash witth
Walter Reuther
.
Stephen Thorne
accident
,
air crash
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
Stephen Douglas Thorne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 February 1953
Death Date:
24 May 1986
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Frankfurt am Main, West Germany
Brief Facts:
In training as an astronaut. Died in a private plane crash.
Michael Todd
producer
,
director
,
accident
,
air crash
,
Broadway
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
Avrom Hirsh Goldbogen
Also Known As:
Mike Todd
Nickname(s):
Mike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 February 1957
Death Date:
22 March 1958
Age at Death:
1
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Elizabeth Taylor
, until he died.
Younger than Elizabeth Taylor by 24 years.
ex-husband of
Joan Blondell
Younger than Joan Blondell by 50 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Film and theatre producer. Started the businesses which created the Cinerama and the Todd-AO processes. Died in a plane crash.
John Tower
Senator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Goodwin Tower
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 September 1925
Death Date:
5 April 1991
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Republican. Senator from Texas, 1981-1985. Air crash, landing in a commercial flight at Brunswick, Georgia.
Ritchie Valens
singer
,
musician
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Steven Valenzuela
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 May 1941
Death Date:
3 February 1959
Age at Death:
17
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Pacoima, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
La Bamba
,
Donna
,
Rockin' All Night
. Died in a plane crash with
Buddy Holly
,
JP Richardson
aka "Big Bopper".
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1997.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2001.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6733 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry11 May 1990
Ronnie Van Zant
singer
,
composer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Wayne Van Zant
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 January 1948
Death Date:
20 October 1977
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
. Song
Sweet Home Alabama
. Died in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi in a forest.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
musician
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Stephen Ray Vaughan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 October 1954
Death Date:
27 August 1990
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Guitarist. Band
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
. Died in a helicopter crash, Songs
Texas Flood
,
The House Is Rockin'
. Ranked #7 in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
2014.
Blues Hall of Fame
2000.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2014.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2015.
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
2014 as a member of group
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2014 as a member of group
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
.
Joseph A. Walker
space
,
aviator
,
scientist
,
accident
,
air crash
,
X-15
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Albert Walker
Also Known As:
Joseph Walker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 February 1921
Death Date:
8 June 1966
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Astronaut, test pilot. X-15 flights 77, 90, 91, the only X-15 pilot to fly above 100 km.
Space Missions:
X-15
Multiple flights by a rocket-powered aircraft. Some qualified by the US Air Force for an Astronaut Medal, exceeding 50 miles altitude.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Aerospace Walk of Honor
1991.
International Space Hall of Fame
1995.
Beryl Wallace
actor
,
singer
,
dancer
,
Broadway
,
radio
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Beatrice Heischuber
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 September 1912
Death Date:
17 June 1948
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
Murder at the Vanities
. Boadway revue
Earl Carroll's Vanities (1940)
. Died in a plane crash at Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania. Boyfriend
Earl Carroll
also killed.
Clifton Williams
aviator
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Clifton Curtis Williams Jr.
Nickname(s):
C.C.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 September 1932
Death Date:
5 October 1967
Age at Death:
35, 9 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Test pilot. Trained to be an astronaut. Died in a plane crash due to mechanical failure of an aileron.
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