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It\'s every traveler\'s nightmare: the pilot of the plane you\'re flying in dies. But that was the reality for some passengers when the pilot of a twin-engine plane died after takeoff from an airport in Naples, Fla. Luckily, one person with flying experience took over the controls and was able to land safely in Fort Myers.

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    orndorffter7 months, 1 week ago

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    He was a brave man taking over , he was licensed for a single engine planes but isn't certified to fly the large King Air craft.

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      TimALoftis7 months, 1 week ago

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      I Imagine that having some experience in flying was very beneficial in this passenger being able to bring this plane down safely.

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        Newperson7 months, 1 week ago

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        This guy did a great job. Thanks for sharing. OD :)

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          orndorffter7 months, 1 week ago

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          It would be a nightmare setting there and come to find out your pilot is dead, good thing that guy was on that plane at the right time.

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          earthlingerer7 months, 1 week ago

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          After more than fifteen years doing Flight Simulator for at least the equivalent of an hour a day, all I can say besides "good job," would be

          PIECE OF CAKE

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            StevieGee7 months, 1 week ago

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            Anytime you can walk away from the plane it's a good landing. If you can fly the same plane again tomorrow it's a great landing.

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              orndorffter7 months, 1 week ago

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              You are so correct Stevie, Its a good thing he was on that plane and took over when he did.

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