NYCAviation:
Quote:
Hawaii-Bound Cessna Ditches in Pacific After Running Out of Fuel
A twin-engine plane flying to Hawaii's Big Island from California was forced to ditch into the Pacific Ocean Friday evening local time. The pilot was the only person on board.
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That’s one lucky pilot!
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SO YOU WANT TO BE A FERRY PILOT by Spike Nasmyth
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While searching “aviation books” on Amazon.com, I found this title and 5 others that I have since downloaded. This makes my wife happy that I don’t have anymore “damn airplane books” cluttering up the house.
Thank You Steve Jobs (R.I.P)
Very ironic he ditched only 13 miles from the airport, glad he is ok but wow that was so close !
Another view: http://www.aol.com/2011/10/08/plane-..._lnk3%7C102744
Awesome USCG video of the landing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt0K1OwlKQM