[ExSES]

At the age of 84, flying solo, it could have been any of a number of medical conditions that incapacitated him too.

Very true... I only hope I go the same way! In another decade or so of course!

[agincourt1415]

Crossfield, Col.,CAP, died of sudden stoppage, with his boots on, and in conditions that can trap any pilot, Embedded Thunderstorms with nowhere to go.

I wouldn't mind going at that age, (unexpected sudden death doing something I love) as long as I am alone in the Airplane.