US EditionWoman who died in Indiana plane crash was trying to fly solo around the world
GREENWOOD, INDIANA, JUL 30 – Anh-Thu Nguyen aimed to inspire Asian women through aviation and nonprofit work before dying in a crash during her global solo flight attempt, authorities said.
- On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Anh-Thu Nguyen, a Purdue graduate, died when her plane crashed behind a Circle K gas station at 1183 E. Main Street in Greenwood.
- On July 27, 2025, Anh-Thu Nguyen began her solo circumnavigation from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, aiming to be the first Vietnamese woman to fly around the world and promote Asian Women in Aerospace & Aviation.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash, with witnesses reporting a silent descent and no fire or explosion, shortly after takeoff from Indy South Greenwood Airport.
- After the crash, tributes poured in, with Asian Women in Aerospace & Aviation calling Anh-Thu Nguyen `an inspiring pilot` who lived with `boldness`, `curiosity` and `drive`.
- Supporters may honor Nguyen’s legacy by donating to the 501 nonprofit to fund a scholarship, which according to the AWAA website, has inspired over 25 million people.
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