Al Haynes, Pilot From Miraculous 1989 Crash Landing, Has Died
Haynes is widely seen as a hero, akin to Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and his emergency landing on the Hudson River. Haynes is credited with saving dozens of lives.
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Al Haynes, Who Captained United Flight 232 When It Crashed In Sioux City, Dies At 87
Al Haynes has died at age 87. He was the captain of United flight 232 when it crashed in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989 after total hydraulic failure. 184 of 296 people survived.
Looking Back At David Koch's Impact On American Politics
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jane Mayer of The New Yorker, and author of Dark Money, about David Koch, who died at age 79. He was known as philanthropist, and funded Libertarian causes.
David Koch Dies; Conservative Billionaire Helped Reshape U.S. Politics
Koch and his brother Charles built one of the nation's largest private businesses and created a network of secretly funded organizations that attacked Democrats.
'Fresh Air' Remembers 'Easy Rider' Peter Fonda
The Oscar-nominated actor and screenwriter, who died Aug. 16, spoke to Terry Gross in 1998 about Ulee's Gold, Easy Rider and his acting philosophy of "doing less — and making more of it."
Accordion Master Celso Piña Dead At 66
Piña mined the traditions of cumbia and expanded the limits of the accordion.
Can I Just Tell You: Remembering Dr. Carl Bell
In her essay, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on the life of Carl Bell, a psychiatrist who died earlier this month at the age of 71.
Peter Fonda, Hollywood's 'Easy Rider,' Dies At 79
Fonda was born into Hollywood royalty as the son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda. His 1969 classic, Easy Rider, earned him an Oscar nomination.
Sherm Poppen, Grandfather Of Snowboarding, Dies At 89
Sherm Poppen didn't become wealthy off of his invention, the Snurfer. But Poppen, who died recently at 89, is widely considered the grandfather of the multi-billion dollar snowboard industry.
Silver Jews' David Berman Remembered By His Peers, In His Own Words
Beauty Pill's Chad Clark and Wooden Wand's James Toth examine the legacy of David Berman with their favorite lyrics.