Pilot Skillfully Lands Small Plane in Philadelphia After Engine Failure; Audio Captures Emergency Call
A single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza N35 crashed in Northeast Philadelphia after the pilot reported a complete engine failure. The 60-year-old pilot, a former Maryland State Police trooper, and a 57-year-old female passenger both survived with only minor injuries. Audio recordings captured the pilot's calm communication with air traffic control as he declared an emergency. He successfully guided the aircraft down near a set of railroad tracks, a maneuver praised for its skill. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident.
Official Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/small-plane-crash-northeast-philadelpia-audio-pilot-officer-atc/4378810/
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