Renowned Vietnamese-American pilot Anh‑Thu Nguyen, 44, tragically died in a plane crash just minutes after taking off from Indy South Greenwood Airport in Indiana on the morning of July 30, 2025. She was the sole occupant of the Lancair IV‑P aircraft. <br /><br />What makes the story even more heartbreaking is that Nguyen had just begun her second attempt to fly solo around the world. She departed from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 27, with her next scheduled stop in Pennsylvania. <br /><br />Moments before the fatal flight, she posted an emotional video on social media: <br /><br />"I'm super excited today... This is more than just a flight – it's a mission to inspire the next generation of Asian women in aviation and STEM." <br /><br />She ended with a message that now sounds like a farewell: <br /><br />"Wish me luck. Thank you, and see you in Pennsylvania." <br /><br />📸 Source and images: Instagram @pilot_anh_thu <br /><br />
