First astronaut killed in flight during training

According to Official Guinness Records,

Theodore (Ted) Freeman (USA) was killed on 31 October 1964 while flying a T-38 trainer aircraft. The collision of his vehicle with a goose caused both engines to flame out and, while attempting an emergency landing away from buildings at Ellington Air Force Base, Freeman ejected too close to the ground to survive.

For a complete list of 1964 records, please visit 1964 Guinness Records in United States.

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