Crime & Safety
Glen De Vries, Who Flew To Space With William Shatner, Dies In Small Plane Crash In New Jersey
"His passion for aviation, his charitable work, and his dedication to his craft will long be revered and admired."
November 13, 2021
A small plane bound for Sussex Airport in New Jersey crashed Thursday, killing two people, including a man who flew to space with William Shatner.
Find out what's happening in Across New Jerseyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
State police identified the victims as Glen M. de Vries, 49, of New York City and Thomas P. Fischer, 54, of Hopatcong, New Jersey.
De Vries was a member of the crew that made headlines last month when they flew to space with Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin.
Find out what's happening in Across New Jerseyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.
