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An unanticipated turn of events occurred when the pilot of a small aircraft departing from Westchester, New York, experienced a medical emergency with pilot during the final approach. An aboard passenger from Connecticut bravely took control of the aeroplane and made an attempt to land it safely.
The plane doesn’t land well amid medical emergency with pilot
The plane made a crash landing at Martha’s Vineyard Airport in West Tisbury, Massachusetts, amid the chaos. The 2006 Piper Meridian’s left wing broke in half as a result of the collision, giving the passengers a terrifying experience.
ICYMI: Officials say that at 3:12 pm Saturday , a Piper Meridian Turbo Prop 6-seat plane reportedly crashed at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport, Massachusetts.
68-year-old female passenger took control of the plane after the craft’s 80-year-old pilot had a medical emergency pic.twitter.com/bNjCq6WToE— Anny (@anny25717503) July 16, 2023
Pilot’s condition critical
Medical aid was provided at the area shortly after emergency services arrived. The 79-year-old pilot was in critical and potentially fatal condition when he was flown to a hospital in Boston. The passenger, on the other hand, was unharmed and was examined at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital before being let go.
Investigation going on
The State Police-Oak Bluffs Barracks, the State Police Detective Unit for the Cape and Islands District, and the Federal Aviation Administration are all actively participating in the investigation by the authorities. To determine the specific series of events that caused the catastrophe, they are working together.
