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Miracle Landing

After a normal takeoff and reaching about 1,000 feet, the engine suddenly quit. I lowered the nose to keep airspeed and started a turn toward the airport. While trying to restart the engine I broadcasted a ‘Mayday' and my position one mile west of the airport.

After realizing that I wouldn't reach the airport, I turned toward a nearby field. As I descended I noticed that there were power lines at the south end of the field that were directly in my path...

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October 12, 2007 | 0 Comments | View or add comments

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