Thomas Selfridge

First person ever to die in an airplane crash.

Born February 8th, 1882 in San Francisco.

Died September 17th, 1908 at 26 years old in Fort Myer (aviation accident). [ref]

Occupations
army officer, balloonist
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson