William Langewiesche, professional pilot, journalist, and author of nine books, died on June 15, 2025. He was 70.
He wrote for many publications, including a stint at FLYING Magazine in the late 1970s.
William Langewiesche, Acclaimed Journalist and Pilot, Dies at 70
Son of ‘Stick and Rudder’ author leaves lasting legacy in aviation and investigative writing.
Key Takeaways:
- William Langewiesche, a celebrated investigative journalist, professional pilot, and author of nine books, passed away on June 15, 2025, at 70, following a battle with cancer.
- Renowned for his meticulous, on-site reporting, he covered complex topics such as aviation safety, war zones (e.g., 9/11, Iraq), and nuclear proliferation for publications like *The Atlantic* and *Vanity Fair*, earning multiple National Magazine Awards.
- The son of Wolfgang Langewiesche, author of the seminal aviation text *Stick and Rudder*, William also wrote extensively on aviation, with *Aloft: Thoughts on the Experience of Flight* being a personal favorite.
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