Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about emergency landing, curated daily by BrightWire.
When his co-pilot allegedly attacked him 30,000 feet in the air, Captain Smit Machchhar fought through his injuries to save everyone aboard. His courage and 17 years of experience turned a near-catastrophe into a story of incredible heroism.
When a copilot attacked the captain mid-flight, a plumber who learned from disaster movies grabbed the controls and helped save everyone aboard. Everyday passengers became heroes at 30,000 feet.
When a floatplane lost power over Lake Ki in Snohomish County, a nearby boater didn't hesitate to help bring the stranded pilot safely to shore. Quick thinking and community compassion turned a scary situation into a story of neighborly heroism.
When an armed attacker tried to hijack a Flydubai flight bound for Israel, unarmed passengers rushed the cockpit and one drew on knowledge from a documentary to help land the plane. All passengers survived what experts are calling a miracle.
When both engines failed over Boca Raton, Florida pilot Faith Tenkley made a split-second decision that saved her life. The 23-year-old navigated around buildings and beachgoers to execute a perfect water landing in the Atlantic Ocean.
A skilled pilot safely landed a private jet without front wheels at an Ohio airport after the landing gear malfunctioned. Video of the dramatic rescue has captivated viewers nationwide.
When her plane's engine failed mid-flight, 21-year-old Emily Shelton calmly landed on busy Interstate 10 in Pensacola, avoiding signs and traffic. Her student walked away from his first flying lesson with an unforgettable story.
When a private aircraft couldn't land at its intended airport in Nigeria, an experienced American pilot made an emergency landing on a newly paved road, and everyone walked away safely. Aviation officials are calling it a remarkable feat of skill under pressure.
When an aircraft couldn't land at Asaba Airport, a newly built concrete road became an emergency runway and saved lives. All crew members walked away without injury in what could have been a disaster.
Senator Tim Sheehy put his flight training to the test when his plane's engine failed mid-air, executing a textbook emergency landing that brought both pilots home safely. The Montana senator's twice-yearly training drills proved their worth when routine practice turned into a real-world test.
A paraglider spent nearly two hours searching for a safe landing spot before touching down on a busy ski slope in South Korea without a single injury. Quick thinking from ski patrol and calm reactions from skiers turned a potential disaster into a moment of relief.
When a 19-year-old pilot's engine failed mid-flight, a quick-thinking truck driver cleared traffic on a busy Florida road, giving him a safe place to land. Everyone walked away unharmed in what could have been a tragedy.