Actor, Aviator Treat Williams Mourned

A pilot with decades of experience, Williams first soloed in a Super Cub in 1969.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 03:55 PM ET

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Williams earned his private pilot certificate and instrument rating, along with multiengine, commercial, CFI, and helicopter certificates. He flew a Piper Cherokee and later a Seneca to build his hours. [Credit: Shutterstock]

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Beloved actor Treat Williams, 71, tragically died in a motorcycle accident.
Williams was a highly accomplished and passionate aviator for over 40 years, holding multiple pilot certificates and owning various aircraft.
His deep love for flying began as a teenager and occasionally intertwined with his acting career, including his ownership of Cineflight, an aviation services company for films.

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The aviation world is mourning the loss of actor and aviator Treat Williams, 71, who died in a motorcycle accident Monday near his home in Vermont.

Williams was riding his 1986 Honda around 5 p.m. EDT when a Honda SUV turned in front of him, according to NBC News. Williams was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered internal injuries in the collision. He was airlifted to a hospital but could not be saved.