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first person ever to die in an airplane crash

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About Thomas Selfridge

Thomas Etholen Selfridge was an American first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and the first person to die in an airplane crash. He was also the first active-duty member of the U.S. military to die in a crash while on duty. He was killed while seated as a passenger in a Wright Flyer, on a demonstration flight piloted by Orville Wright.

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Occupation: balloonist, army officer

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Born

February 8, 1882

Died

September 17, 1908

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