[[{“value”:”Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders died Friday in a plane crash near Seattle, Washington.
He was 90 years older.
Authorities claimed Anders was operating a Beechcraft plane that crashed into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state.
The plane was captured on video falling into the water.
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BREAKING: Plane flown by Apollo 8 crew member William Anders crashed near Seattle. His condition is mysterious.
Video: Phillip Person pic. twitter.com/NxP2O8aUAW
— Quick News Alerts ( @QuickNewsAlerts ) June 7, 2024
William Anders, a former NASA astronaut and major general with the United States Air Force, was killed earlier today after his Beechcraft T-34 ‘ Mentor’ Propeller-Driver Trainer Aircraft reportedly crashed near his Home on Orcas Island in Washington State, according to OSINTdefender, who was a victim.
Anders was a member of the Apollo 8 crew during the Moon Mission in December 1968, and he was well-known for his book” Earthrise,” which was published in December 1968.
William Anders, a 90-year-old former NASA astronaut and big public with the United States Air Force, was killed earlier today after his Beechcraft T-34″ Mentor” Propeller-Driver Trainer Aircraft reportedly crashed near his home on Orcas Island in Washington State. Anders was a Member of… pic. twitter.com/xx47ug51k1
— OSINTdefender ( @sentdefender ) June 8, 2024
CBS News reports:
The Beech A45, which had just the pilot aboard, went down in the waters off Roche Harbor, which is on San Juan Island, at around 11:40 a.m. native time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration in a statement.
Sheriff Eric Peter of San Juan County told CBS News that search teams were searching the area but had not yet found a body.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Anders, who was born in Hong Kong on Oct. 17, 1933, attended the U. S. Naval Academy and the Air Force Institute of Technology before being selected as an astronaut in the NASA space program in 1964, logging more than 6, 000 hours flying time, according to his NASA biography.
He likewise served on the Gemini XI and Apollo 11 flights as a backup pilot in addition to the lunar module pilot position for Apollo 8.
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William Anders, a 90-year-old Apollo 8 astronaut, passed away now while operating a plane.
The crash was caught on video.
This man was rolling barrels at 90. At least he died while doing what he loved and was able to avoid killing anyone more while doing so. pic. twitter.com/fcNI9gTJpm
— Ryan Shead ( @RyanShead ) June 8, 2024
Sad News: Former NASA Astronaut William Anders, who was on the Apollo 8, has died from plane crash accident near Seattle. He was 90 years older. pic. twitter.com/gJTxeOlyih
— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1 ) June 8, 2024
Per ABC News:
In late 1963, Anders “was among really 14 men chosen by NASA from a pool of thousands of applicants” for the Astronaut Corps, according to the Heritage Flight Museum.
Anders founded the Heritage Flight Museum in 1996 with his wife, Valerie Anders, in Bellingham, Washington.
Anders was tapped by President Richard Nixon to serve as the National Aeronautics and Space Council’s executive secretary in 1969.
Apollo 8 was Anders ‘ even space flight.
Nelson added in a statement Saturday,” The voyage Bill took in 1968 was only one of the many amazing chapters in Bill’s life and service to humanity. In his 26 years of service to our country, Bill was many things – U. S. Air Force officer, astronaut, engineer, ambassador, advisor, and many more.”}]] [[{“value”:”
William Anders, an astronaut from Apollo 8, died in a plane accident near Seattle, Washington on Friday.
He was 90 years of age.
Authorities said Anders was the pilot of a Beechcraft that crashed in the waters near the San Juan Islands, Washington State.
Video footage shows the plane plummeting to the water.
WATCH:
BREAKING: A plane flown by Apollo 8 crewmember William Anders crashed in Seattle. His condition is unknown.
Video: Phillip Person pic.twitter.com/NxP2O8aUAW
— Quick News Alerts (@QuickNewsAlerts) June 7, 2024
“90-Year-Old William Anders a Former NASA Astronaut, a Major General in the U.S. Air Force and a Former NASA Astronaut was Killed today after his Beechcraft T-34 Mentor Propeller-Driver Trainer Aircraft reportedly crashed near his Home on Orcas Island Washington State,” OSINTdefender posted.
“Anders was a member of the Apollo 8 Crew in December 1968 during the Moon Mission, and was well known for his Picture of Earth from the Surface of the Moon, dubbed “Earthrise””, it added.
William Anders, 90-Year-Old Former NASA Astronaut & Major General in the U.S. Air Force, was killed earlier today when his Beechcraft T-34 “Mentor” Propeller-Driver Trainer Aircraft crashed near his home on Orcas Island. Anders was a Member of… pic.twitter.com/xx47ug51k1
OSINTdefender (@sentdefender), June 8, 2024
CBS News:
CBS News received a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration stating that the Beech A45, with only the pilot on board, went down in the water off Roche Harbor (located on San Juan Island) at around 11:40 am local time.
San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter said to CBS News that the crews were searching, but they had not yet found a body.
The FAA, along with the National Transportation Safety Board, are conducting an investigation.
Anders, born in Hong Kong, Oct. 17, 1933 attended the U.S. Naval Academy and Air Force Institute of Technology, before being selected in 1964 as an astronaut for the NASA space program. He logged more than 6,000 flying hours, according to his NASA bio.
He was also a backup on the Gemini XI flight and Apollo 11 flight.
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William Anders, 90 years old, died today while piloting a jet.
The crash was captured on video.
This guy was still doing barrel rolls when he was 90. At least he did what he loved, and didn’t kill anyone else. pic.twitter.com/fcNI9gTJpm
— Ryan Shead (@RyanShead) June 8, 2024
Sad news: Former NASA astronaut William Anders, who served on Apollo 8, died in a plane crash accident near Seattle. He was 90. pic.twitter.com/gJTxeOlyih
The Calvin Coolidge Project @TheCalvinCooli1 June 8, 2024
ABC News:
According to the Heritage Flight Museum, Anders was one of only 14 men selected by NASA out of thousands of applicants for the Astronaut Corps in late 1963.
In Bellingham, Washington, Anders founded the Heritage Flight Museum with his wife Valerie Anders in 1996.
In 1969, President Richard Nixon named Anders as executive secretary of the National Aeronautics and Space Council.
Anders’ only spaceflight was Apollo 8.
Nelson said in a statement on Saturday that “the voyage Bill took in the year 1968 was just one of many remarkable chapters in Bill’s life and service for humanity.” Bill served our country for 26 years as an Air Force officer, astronaut and engineer, ambassador, advisor and more.
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