Eddie Andreini Explained

Eddie Andreini
Birth Date:March 28, 1937
Death Place:Solano County, California, USA
Nationality:American
Occupation:stunt pilot

Edward Andreini (March 28, 1937  - May 4, 2014) was an American aerobatic pilot based in Half Moon Bay, California.

On May 4, 2014, Andreini died while performing aerial acrobatics at an airshow in Travis Air Force Base in Solano County, California, when his Stearman biplane crashed into the ground. He was 77.[1]

In December 2013, Andreini was entered into the International Council of Air Shows.[2]

The Eddie Andreini Sr. Airfield near Half Moon Bay was named in his honor to commemorate the many accomplishments and contributions that Eddie Andreini Sr. made to San Mateo County.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pilot Eddie Andreini killed in California air show crash. Cnn.com. Ford. Dana. 2014-05-05. 2014-05-05.
  2. Web site: Eddie Andreini flies into Hall of Fame. Mercurynews.com. Trevenson. Stacy. 2014-01-30. 2014-05-06.
  3. News: Woudenberg . Carina . Airfield renamed for beloved pilot . December 4, 2020 . Half Moon Bay Review . en.