Ehefrau Landet Flugzeug: A Dramatic Emergency Landing in the USA
Monday, 14 October 2024, 05:00
Ehefrau Landet Flugzeug: A Remarkable Case of Survival
This astonishing event unfolded when a pilot experienced a heart attack while flying from Henderson, Nevada, to Monterey, California. His wife, without any prior flying experience, bravely took control of the aircraft.
Details of the Incident
- The couple was aboard a twin-engine turboprop aircraft.
- The pilot, aged 78, suffered a medical emergency.
- Thanks to detailed instructions from air traffic control, she successfully landed the aircraft in Bakersfield, California.
Both the wife and the Beechcraft King Air 90 emerged unscathed after the emergency landing. Sadly, the husband was taken to a hospital but passed away later. Ron Brewster, Director of Airports in California's Kern County, remarked on the unprecedented nature of this incident.
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