The pilot Richard Pearse passed away at age 75, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Aviation pioneer who built one of the earliest, heavier-than-air flying machines.
His early attempts at flying were hindered by engines that were too weak to effect anything more than a hopping motion.
His first airplane is rumored to have become airborne weeks before the Wright Brothers took their famous flight.
How did Richard Pearse die?
| Cause of death | N/A |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 75 years |
| Profession | Pilot |
| Birthday | December 3, 1877 |
| Death date | July 29, 1953 |
| Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Place of burial | N/A |
