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William Cameron "Willie" McCool (born William Cameron Graham September 23, 1961 – February 1, 2003) was an American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, and NASA astronaut, who was the pilot of Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-107.
Jun 18, 2024 · William C. McCool, 41, a commander in the U.S. Navy, was a former test pilot. He served as pilot for STS-107. He received a bachelor of science in applied science from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1983, a master of science in computer science from the University of Maryland in 1985, and a master of science in aeronautical engineering from the U.S ...
WILLIAM C. MCCOOL (COMMANDER, USN) NASA ASTRONAUT PERSONAL DATA: Born September 23, 1961 in San Diego, California. Died on February 1, 2003 over the southern United States when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing. He is survived by his wife and children.
Jan 16, 2024 · WILLIAM C. MCCOOL (COMMANDER, USN) NASA ASTRONAUT (DECEASED) PERSONAL DATA: Born September 23, 1961 in San Diego, California. Died on February 1, 2003 over the southern United States when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing. He is survived by his wife and children.
Commander William C. McCool, USN, gave his life on 1 February 2003 while piloting Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-107. Foam from the external fuel tank broke off and struck the shuttle’s left-wing during take-off.
william c. mccool (commander, usn) nasa astronaut PERSONAL DATA: Born September 23, 1961 in San Diego, California. Died on February 1, 2003 over the southern United States when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing.
Oct 12, 2023 · Astronaut William C. McCool, STS-107 pilot, talks to ground controllers from the aft flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia. PERSONAL DATA: Born September 23, 1961 in San Diego, California.
Pilot: William C. McCool William C. McCool, 41, a commander in the U.S. Navy, was a former test pilot. He served as pilot for STS-107.
Feb 1, 2023 · It's been exactly 20 years since the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it returned to Earth, killing all seven astronauts on board: commander Rick Husband, pilot Willie McCool, mission...
Feb 3, 2003 · William McCool, aged 41, the Columbia pilot, was on his first flight. A naval commander and test pilot, he was selected for the space programme in April 1996, and trained at the Johnson space...
