That's very bizarre. I mean think of it - launch into space on a relatively new rocket. You'd think that's probably the riskiest thing anyone would ever do in their life, right? Ride in a small single engine airplane? Some people might think it a little risky, most people that have done it wouldn't give it a second thought...
Very sorry for his family & friends loss.
Of course the joke to be made here is, what did he have on the Clintons?