A Note to Our Readers

Dear Readers,
We make a special effort here to record the facts as we receive them. At times, there may be error but we do try to use our best judgement at the time of posting, and will be glad to amend any details which are proved incorrect. Furthermore, even though we do not here discuss the human cost, we realize that losing anyone in an air accident is insurmountable tragedy to individuals, families and communities. We do extend our heartfelt sympathy to those whose loss we record here. "...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for..." us all.
Meditation XVII - (with apologies to) John Donne


2008/11/25

Miracle of Survival


The survival of the 5 aboard the medevac Beech King Air A100 that crashed in the northern Manitoba forest is nothing less than a miracle. After fire broke out in the cockpit, and the pilot managed a crash landing in the bush, the instant the plane rolled to a stop, the pilot ran out to open the door and rushed his passengers out of the plane before it exploded.

No one was killed; and no one had worse than scratches and bruises, even the baby whose dehydrated condition had required the medical evacuation in the first place.

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