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
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull