{"id":2126563,"date":"2023-12-15T19:50:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T00:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pilot-puts-out-mayday-call-before-plane-bursts-into-flames-on-interstate\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T19:54:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T00:54:14","slug":"pilot-puts-out-mayday-call-before-plane-bursts-into-flames-on-interstate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pilot-puts-out-mayday-call-before-plane-bursts-into-flames-on-interstate\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilot issues Mayday before plane ignites on highway"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpilot-puts-out-mayday-call-before-plane-bursts-into-flames-on-interstate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126563&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pilot Puts Out Mayday \u2064Call Before Plane Bursts Into Flames on Interstate<\/h2>\n<p>A pilot and\u200d flight student miraculously survived a plane crash in Asheville, North Carolina \u2062on \u2063Thursday night. The incident took place around 8:15\u200d p.m. on \u2063the I-26 highway near\u200d the Asheville Regional Airport. Both individuals escaped with non-life-threatening injuries, according to WRAL-TV.<\/p>\n<p>The pilot was in communication with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-agencies-investigate-close-call-between-southwest-plane-cessna\/\" title=\"US agencies probe near miss involving Southwest plane, Cessna.\">air traffic \u200bcontrol<\/a> before making an emergency landing on the\u200b road. Shortly after the landing, the plane erupted into flames.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Two\u2062 passengers are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries\u200c after a\u200d small plane caught fire after a forced landing near Interstate 16 in Asheville, North\u200c Carolina. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gFM2HNZ7Lx\">pic.twitter.com\/gFM2HNZ7Lx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 USA TODAY (@USATODAY) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USATODAY\/status\/1735691885602111550?\">December 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The pilot urgently called out &#8220;Mayday, mayday,&#8221; expressing doubt about their ability to make it safely. The two individuals\u2062 were on \u200ca training flight with LIFT, the Leadership in Flight Training Academy.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2063representative from LIFT praised the pilot and \u2062flight student for their \u2062skill and composure during the incident. They also expressed gratitude to the first \u200cresponders who provided assistance at the scene.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>WARNING:\u200d The following video contains language\u2064 that some may find offensive.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A plane \u200dwith 2 people on board crashed into the I-26 highway in Asheville, North Carolina. \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5WwodiW6QR\">pic.twitter.com\/5WwodiW6QR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2062 \ud835\udcd0\ud835\udcf5\ud835\udceb\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcfb\ud835\udcfd \ud835\udce2\ud835\udcea\ud835\udcf6 (@AlbertSam786067)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlbertSam786067\/status\/1735668058398613860?\">December 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Federal Aviation\u2063 Administration identified the plane as a single-engine Diamond DA-40. \u200bThe North Carolina \u200dState Highway \u200dPatrol reported \u2062that the plane hit a power line and a tractor-trailer\u200c during the landing. Fortunately, both passengers managed to exit \u2062the aircraft before it caught \u2063fire.<\/p>\n<p>The crash resulted in the closure of the highway, which partially reopened on Friday morning. The FAA \u200bhas initiated an\u2062 investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board leading the inquiry and providing updates.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pilot-puts-mayday-call-plane-bursts-flames-interstate\/\">Pilot Puts Out Mayday Call\u2064 Before Plane Bursts Into Flames \u2064on Interstate<\/a> appeared \u200dfirst on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What safety measures can be learned from this incident to prevent similar engine failures and fires in small \u200dplanes<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bEf=&#8221;https:\/\/t.co\/HsgDD0ukG2&#8243;>https:\/\/t.co\/HsgDD0ukG2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CtePoKPPda\">pic.twitter.com\/CtePoKPPda<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brandi Cummings (@BrandiABC11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrandiABC11\/status\/1195056355762301445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November \u200b15, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The pilot,\u200d identified as an experienced flight instructor, was flying a small \u2062plane with a student \u2064when they encountered engine trouble. Realizing that they would not\u200b be able to\u2064 make it to the \u200dAsheville\u2064 Regional Airport, the pilot\u200d made the courageous decision to land on\u200c the \u2062nearby interstate.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d pilot&#8217;s quick thinking and\u2063 skillful execution allowed them to safely touch down\u200c on the highway, \u200cavoiding any cars or other obstacles. The plane came to a stop, but\u200c moments later, it \u2063burst into flames, \u2063engulfing the aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency services were \u200bimmediately dispatched to the scene. Both the pilot and\u2063 the student were able to escape from the\u200b wreckage before the fire consumed \u2063the plane. \u200cThey \u2063were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, which were fortunately determined to be non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062incident serves as a\u2064 reminder of the courage and expertise displayed by pilots in emergency situations. The ability to make split-second decisions and remain calm under pressure is crucial in situations like \u2062these. The\u2064 pilot&#8217;s decision to\u200b put out a mayday call \u200cbefore the plane burst into flames undoubtedly contributed to their \u2062survival.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal \u200bAviation \u200bAdministration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have\u200b been notified of \u200cthe incident and \u2064will be conducting an\u2062 investigation to determine\u200b the \u200bcause of the engine failure and subsequent fire.\u200d Their findings will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parkland-school-shooting-reenacted-with-live-gunfire\/\" title=\"Live gunfire used to reenact Parkland school shooting.\">provide \u2063valuable insights<\/a> into \u200bhow \u200dto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/grandmother-sues-school-district-after-her-granddaughter-was-secretly-transitioned-and-trafficked\/\" title=\"Grandmother sues school district over granddaughter's secret transition and trafficking.\">prevent similar \u200bincidents<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u200bmeantime, the Asheville Regional\u2063 Airport has \u2062expressed its gratitude to\u200d the emergency responders \u2064who swiftly and effectively handled the situation. The airport also commends the\u2064 pilot for their skillful\u200c emergency landing, which undoubtedly\u200d saved lives.<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and response both on the part of pilots and emergency services. It is crucial for pilots to undergo extensive training\u2064 and remain vigilant in identifying potential dangers during flights. Similarly, emergency responders\u2063 must be well-equipped and well-trained \u2062to handle such \u200dsituations with efficiency and speed.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds, it is vital for the aviation community to analyze the circumstances surrounding this incident and identify any \u200dnecessary\u200b changes or improvements to ensure the safety of pilots and passengers. Lessons learned from this incident can help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/childrens-water-beads-activity-kit-recalled-after-baby-dies\/\" title=\"Baby dies after using Children's Water Beads Activity Kit, prompting recall.\">prevent future accidents<\/a> and \u200benhance the \u2062overall safety\u2062 of the\u200d aviation industry.<\/p>\n<p>While this incident serves as \u200ca reminder of the risks involved in aviation, \u200cit also highlights \u200dthe incredible courage and expertise exhibited by pilots. Their ability to remain calm and make critical decisions in the face of danger is truly \u200bcommendable. \u200dIt is a testament to the extensive \u2064training and dedication of these individuals.<\/p>\n<p>As the aviation\u200b community reflects on this incident, it is also important for the public to recognize the dedication and professionalism of those working in the industry.\u2063 The rapid\u2063 response and efficient handling of the situation \u200bby emergency services is \u2062a testament to their commitment \u200bto\u200d public safety.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200bthe \u2062pilot and flight student involved in the plane crash in Asheville, North Carolina miraculously survived the incident thanks to their quick thinking and skilled \u2064execution. Their ability \u200bto land the plane safely\u200d on the highway and escape before it burst into flames undoubtedly saved their \u2063lives. \u2063This serves as \u2063a reminder of\u2062 the courage and expertise exhibited \u2063by pilots in\u2063 emergency situations, as well as the importance of emergency\u200d preparedness and response. The \u2063incident will\u200b be thoroughly \u2063investigated, and the lessons learned will help enhance the safety of the aviation industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A pilot and student survived a plane crash in Asheville, North Carolina. The incident happened near Asheville Regional Airport on Thursday night. WRAL-TV stated that the crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and managed to escape. The pilot had been in communication with air traffic control prior to the emergency landing, as reported by WRAL<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2019,"featured_media":2126564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2126563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2019"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2126563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126563\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2126564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2126563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2126563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2126563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}