Glen De-Vriz, a businessman who in October flew into space on the New Shepard ship of Billiader Jeff Blue Origin, crashed in a plane crash. This was announced by the CBS TV channel.
The plane crashed in Sussex, New Jersey, USA. It is noted that the 49-year-old de vriz, the vice-president of Dassault Systèmes, was a fan pilot. The second passenger of the aircraft was also killed, 54-year-old Thomas Fisher. American Federal Civil Aviation Office is investigating the incident.
“We were devastated by learning about the sudden death of Glena de Vriz. He brought so much life and energy to the whole team. His passion for aviation, his charitable activities and his dedication to their work will still be respected and admiration for his business,” says Statement of Blue Origin in twitter .
The representative of Dassault Systèmes expressed condolences to the family of the deceased. He stressed that his tireless energy, sympathy and innovative spirit left their mark on anyone who knew him.
The second piloted flight of Jeff Bailers Corporation with tourists on board took place on October 13 and lasted about 11 minutes. Along with Glen Dewa, the 90-year-old Canadian actor William Shetener rose on board, famous for the role of Captain Kirk in the original television series “Star Path”, Vice President of Blue Origin Audrey Powers and an ex-engineer NASA Chris Boshizen. Ship New Shepard was controlled from the ground.