Chuck Yeager, pilot who broke the sound barrier, dies at 97 No Comments Uncategorized US Air Force officer and test pilot Chuck Yeager, known as “the fastest man alive,” has died at the age of 97. US Air Force officer and test pilot Chuck Yeager, known as “the fastest man alive,” has died at the age of 97. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)