Jessica Dubroff

Pilot and youngest person to fly solo

Jessica Dubroff - Pilot and youngest person to fly solo
Born

1988
37 years ago

Died

April 11th, 1996
28 years ago — 8 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Became the youngest person to fly solo across the United States at age 15. Completed a cross-country flight in a Cessna 172 from California to Florida, aiming to promote aviation among youth. Tragically died in a plane crash during a promotional flight in 1996.

Youngest person to fly solo across the U.S.

Set records for young pilots in aviation

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