Eddie Andreini
BornMarch 28, 1937
DiedMay 2014 (aged 7677)
NationalityAmerican
Occupationstunt 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]

References

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