William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut, killed in WA plane crash | FOX 13 Seattle

The pilot of a plane that was destroyed in a fiery crash just off the San Juan Islands was confirmed to be former Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who is now confirmed dead.
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[@TruckingToPlease]

Bill went out with his boots on. He was proof that there are/ were "Old, Bold Pilots" Rest in Peace.

[@amybear2941]

Boots?

[@paulscountry456]

Lucky the old fossil did not crash in a populated area.

[@TruckingToPlease]

@@amybear2941 The phrase "die with your boots on" is said to have originated in the late 19th century to describe the deaths of people in the American West who were killed in gun battles or hanged, including cowboys.

[@TruckingToPlease]

@paulscountry456 I'd say that was his choice on several levels.

[@charlesfaure1189]

Doing a split-s at that altitude--he wasn't very interested in being 91. Kept it over water, though, so no danger to innocents on the ground. RIP, General. You had a man's life, sir.

[@amybear2941]

Man ?

[@paulscountry456]

At 90 flying is a danger to all around as he could have a stroke or heart attack anytime, its too old to fly and a selfish act.

[@JohnDoe-zz3hj]

many liars take the lie to the grave, guilt,, water dive was not for the innocent peeps,,, to make sure he didnt burn alive.

[@kountrygunz2032]

@@JohnDoe-zz3hj why did he try to recover then?

[@haveaday1812]

I’m Bill Anders pool guy at his home in San Diego And have known he and his wife for 2 years. I spoke to him a week ago before he went to his house in Washington for the summer. He just had a hip replacement and we were talking about still being able to fly of all things. I can assure you, the family is devastated and Bill didn’t want to go out like that. He was still full of life and had no intention of crashing his plane. I’ve talked to him nearly every week for 2 years while I was over there. He was a great person and a personal hero of mine.

[@johnhmielewski1230]

Noone else was hurt. The man went out doing what he loved and lived a life 99% of us couldn't come close to achieving. Rest in peace General, and thank you for your contributions to humanity.

[@DragerPilot]

I remember exactly where I was that Christmas of 1968. I was with my father; and we sat silently in amazement, watching the live broadcast from the spacecraft orbiting just above the surface of the moon.

[@JetseTurner]

He was still flying at 90 years old?!🤔

[@sl4983]

I wondered that too

[@davidharrison7014]

Harrison Ford wants to fly at 90, too!

[@MrMousekillaz]

@@sl4983 met him recently and his mind and health was still spot on, so why the hell not.

[@JetseTurner]

@@davidharrison7014 He's had numerous near misses flying.

[@JetseTurner]

@@MrMousekillaz Why not, look what just happened.

[@chansaechao79]

Sir definitely lived a full and glorious life. Most of us could only wish and dream to accomplish a fraction of what this man has done. RIP and condolences to his family.

[@MrMousekillaz]

Got the privilege to meet and work for this good man. God's Speed General! Condolences to his wife and family. As a side note, when working in his private hanger on Fidalgo Island, as he was prepping his Carbon Cub for a flight, I told him jokingly "No Hot Dogging" He just laughed!

How else would you want to fly into the sunset 🌅

[@mikebrown7799]

His telemetry shows he reached 180 MPH shortly before the crash!🤯

[@mortalclown3812]

Changed our perspectives, yet 10% of Americans believe that the Earth is flat. Rest in paradise, Bill.

[@Trucker-Belly]

Take that exact photo of earth from the moons surface into photoshop and in less than 20 seconds you can plainly see the earth was cut and pasted into that picture. Get it directly from nasa’s website.

[@willieboy8798]

that is NOT touch and go altitude!

[@nulliusinverba5742]

What an amazing life he had, An original space pioneer who helped inspire a lot of people to follow in his footsteps, deepest condolences to his family, who must be extremly proud of him, and rightly so.

[@donnabrija9918]

Prayers for his family and friends. Rest in Peace.

[@paulscountry456]

90 is too old to fly, cmon.

[@IanHotson]

And you know this how? And don't bother making some smartass comment that he crashed accidents happen

[@paulscountry456]

@@IanHotson Ninety is too old to drive for most and this old doofus flying around waiting for the big one, what a FAA we have and crooked doctors too.

[@sergei6572]

R. I. P. Вечная память.

[@brianwilson6403]

So sorry to hear about the loss of another of our Apollo astronauts. Bill Anders is credited with taking the iconic "Earthrise" photograph from Apollo 8. Godspeed General Anders. 😢

[@RealTalkWithBrochan]

You have earned your angel wings. Rest easy and in peace. Fly high, sir!

[@desireepeters7520]

God bless Bill Anders soul may he rest in peace with the Holy Father and God bless his family for their loss much love to them, His work as astronaut is very much appreciated, beautiful picture of the world 🌎✝️🇺🇸❤️

[@garyowen9044]

That maneuver, at that altitude, and over water? He had no desire to be 91, and he didn’t endanger others. Fair winds, and a following sea.

[@GH-oi2jf]

Were you there? Perhaps he had a medical emergency.

[@garyowen9044]

@@GH-oi2jf perhaps he didn’t.

[@timheavrin2253]

RIP MG Anders. Deepest condolences to your family Sir

[@02WIFE]

Why was this 90 year old man allowed to fly

[@leejones3219]

Why are you allowed to drive.

[@sl4983]

Omg

[@02WIFE]

@leejones3219 You must be a Trump supporter to ask such a stupid question. BTW 90 year old pilots kill themselves

[@02WIFE]

@@sl4983 Omg is right too old to fly

[@sl4983]

@@02WIFE No, I meant what a question. He was perfectly fine to fly.

[@humbertomonteiro6742]

RIP, but doing plane aerobatics at 90?

[@user-zr7zv6sx2y]

R.I.P

[@sl4983]

So how come some people say that photo of the earth is fake and "CGI"?

[@markmalasics3413]

Because they are victims of Dunning-Kruger Syndrome. In a nutshell, that syndrome allows non and low educated people to believe in their own mental superiority over those who fail to agree with their opinions. Stupid people thinking they're smarter than every one else.

[@Manigo1743]

Because they like to live in denial.

[@auntjenifer7774]

😂pull up that photo in photo. Shop and you will see a Grey outline of those images of the earth. Also watch "a funny thing happened on the way to the moon" and you will see how the appolo. Missions faked this l the whole thing, it's free on KZbin.

[@TheRamon510]

@@markmalasics3413 You are apparently suffering from Dunning-Kruger Syndrome, wanna talk about it?

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@TheRamon510 Bro. 100%. And now it's on steroids... Have been curious about how widespread the lunacy is: 10% of Americans believe flat earth 'theory', but that's usually braided in with myriad ideas re: how the entire field of astrophysics is a hoax. An old acquaintance accused me of being a 'sheeple' for honoring the results of what superior minds have discovered throughout the centuries. You know - Galileo, et al. And if that's not awful enough, the 'no forests' theory is enough to John 11:35.

[@snooperslooth2795]

Let's be real. He probably died of a heart attack, and not a plane crash.

[@6by6by6]

How dumb are you…

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Let's be real & stop being Useless 😊

[@timmyjones1921]

R.I.P. Maj. Gen. William Anders.

[@leejones3219]

He died living doing what he loved and lived to the age of 90. A life well lived.

[@w46try7]

Was he ready to talk?

[@patr9117]

Wow, after reading that last bit about him spending his last moments doing what he loved how many can say that. But I would like to think that in this particular "Going home I'd say", I would like to keep hope alive and to think that he was happy I don't think it could have been a perfect way to go out! Now he is somewhere beyond space now may he fly freely.🙏🏾

[@rustypoorboy]

90 is too old to be driving, let alone flying.

[@Thefalltopics]

firey plane crash into the water? firey?

[@ECKohns]

The only remaining Apollo 8 Astronaut is Jim Lovell. Who was also on Apollo 13.

[@mattlehner419]

He Must have been a whistleblower

[@allgood6760]

RIP🙏🚀

[@Kycok5ku]

Достойно прожил жизнь, но трагически из неё ушёл... Вечная память, и спасибо за то, что дали нам увидеть прекрасные кадры с орбиты Луны!🌹🌹

[@rodsnrounds]

First humans(three crew members on Apollo 8) to witness the far side of the Moon and was responsible for taking the iconic photo, "Earthrise"

[@balsafarmers10]

😢

[@sl4983]

1:40 💯

[@emjay2045]

🙏

[@ihbarddx]

His mission partner, James Lovell, is 96 at this writing.

[@sl4983]

Really?

[@sl4983]

😢😢

[@WN_Byers]

Bruh had a killer fade. RIP

[@samaipata4756]

At 91 your body shows signs of fatigue and deterioration and so does the Beech Mentor! The fact that he was by himself flying an old plane (few care about 😉) and over water, where no one else could get hurt shows his responsibility! RIP I tempt to believe it was his very last wish to have a final dance on the stage of the blue yonder, an appropriate way to go for someone who dedicated his life to aviation!👍

[@ivangranger8494]

The sickening reporting has no somberness in it at all. 😵‍💫 The pilots body?

[@thurstonpowell8687]

Most pilots know a Doctor that can keep them aloft

[@TamingExplore-zh9pg]

WHAT

[@myk147]

So…they pull your drivers license at 80…but you can still fly a plane? FAA should have delt with this years ago; astroNOT

[@user-hh8eh7gb2j]

At 90 years old he was too old to be flying the plane, let's be honest, sad to see him pass away, but this was avoidable, and his life had a real value. at a certain point in time flying a plane takes concentration and body skills of a younger person not 90 years old.

[@charlesfaure1189]

A split-s, over water (keeping people on the ground safe), at that altitude. Do the math. He wasn't interested in being 91. You don't roll the dice on that maneuver down low if you're committed to going home in one piece.

[@glitter_fart]

@@charlesfaure1189 probably will be a few days before a family member comes forward to say he' was diagnosed with cancer a couple weeks ago.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@charlesfaure1189 I believe you're right. Gorgeous spot. In the immortal words of Oglala Chief Low Dog, 'It's a good day to die.' (Used to think it was Crazy Horse)

[@willardchi2571]

Maybe a heart attack?

[@littleme3597]

I was thinking suicide by plane? He was 90? I need to listen again.

[@wallywally8282]

Some say hi died doing what he loved! I bet he’d rather die warm in his bed in a few more years time! Such a waste of a T34!

[@bernadettelee155]

90yrs old! Don't blame the equipment 😒

[@jerrynorton1080]

That type was made from the '40's and '50's, modified in the '60's with 400 hp o720 and in the '70's with derated turboprops. This is an early one with tge 225 hp 0470. Not quite as old as he, and with mechanical problems over the years. All the turbo ones were grounded for a bit, some time ago, for instance. Never say the equipment cannot be at fault.

[@robertsilva9931]

A hero is gone who gave us the image of our blue planet. Have speed Bill!...😣😢

[@eolden7749]

Probably was going to blow the whistle we never went to the moon.

[@kevinsheldrick917]

Certainly the possibility is now eliminated

[@gayfruitbasket]

2024 is just a loop of "WERE SO BACK" "its over..." "WERE SO BACK" "its over..."

[@science212]

RIP Anders. To bad, he was for ecologism. ( Hubbard Medal, from NATGEO).

[@baobaosang2740]

Now no one knows the truth behind moon landing 😂

[@paulich8253]

Sorry, but my English is limited, but i'l do my best! With a lot of luck, HE made ONE of THE PICTURES ever! With "a lot of luck" I mean, that he was the right man on the right place, at the right moment and recognized what he was seeing......and made the shot! I guess, we all (human mankind) cannot thank enough! On the other view: if there really is a God, he is the one, who was blessed to be the one to have send the message: "look, at our home! The little blue bubble in the dark...... that ist where we are!". If there really is a God, I guess he is his Ambassador to Earth..... the blue bubble!

[@arizonaarmadillo5829]

He committed suicide, people... duh!

[@cadecannon159]

He was 90……why the fuck would you wait that long.

[@arizonaarmadillo5829]

@@cadecannon159 Wait 'til you're 90, then answer your own question.

[@GuntankHiga]

Why? Depression?

[@arizonaarmadillo5829]

@@GuntankHiga Obviously.

[@RoboticTable]

See ya Space Cowboy.

[@jameslane8364]

🎥🎬🏟 73

[@j.l.5935]

🙏🇺🇲🫡😢

[@roquefortfiles]

Yeah ok. The crash is all over on line. There's no point trying to sanitize it for us.

[@hope8479]

Sad when a Real human w/ a good history of their life passes in an accident, not in their sleep! There is a difference!

[@roquefortfiles]

@@hope8479 He was very likely knocked out from the G forces of the loop. The guy who died in Galloping Ghost has never had his crash "Edited" look it up. I don't know what your point is. More of this news editorial BS. Our local station showed the entire crash at 6pm. At 11pm it ended before the crash. What changed from 6pm? I don't like people trying to sanitize what I watch. You have a news editor who thinks its ok to show it at 6pm but by 11pm he's going.............Oh this is too much.??

[@roquefortfiles]

@@hope8479 If the guy who recorded this saw it? Why can't I? They showed this at 6pm. At 11pm it was edited. What's up with that?

[@roquefortfiles]

@@hope8479 Ok. What's the difference between this and Gordon Smiley's Indianapolis crash? Which is all over KZbin where the top of his head was sanded off. What is the difference between this and the challenger disaster where 6 people bought it. I am not trying to be morose I am just trying to point out the news editorial that we're subjected to. They're deciding what "MIGHT" upset us. If somebody shot the footage then it should be shown. They saw it. I get sick and tired of the news editorial. More so when they show it at 6pm but then have a crisis of conscience by 11pm. I am sorry but if you show it at 6pm show it at 11pm.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@roquefortfiles Geez, bro. Full vaporlock mode over this? (Over anything, but yeah. Pero ¿por que. There's also something mildly DSM-5-worthy in the need for gore for entertainment.

[@203207ab]

he has the same strength and stamina as joe biden who is also a great american hero.

[@SteveRoman66]

Aren't there laws against a 90yr old flying? Airline regulations end pilots careers at age 65. People who can't react as well or even see put everyone in danger. He probably had a heart attack since pressures rise up there, especially doing a split S.

[@stanstannex]

1st

[@MichaelBrown-ft8wp]

That angle…?! Doesn’t look right… Looks to be intentional…

[@Seavoyager45]

No one ever went to the Moon, he got tired of living the lie so he ended it!!!

[@sl4983]

Shame on you

[@justinratcliffe947]

Shut up

[@justinratcliffe947]

​@phoenix71232yeah I'm getting really sick of these people

[@FSEVENMAN]

I don't care who you are a 90-year-old should not be doing arabatic maneuvers, right off the bat he broke the rules he was too low😢

[@mikeking7381]

🙏