The pilot was transported to a hospital but was later pronounced dead. Fort Myers, Florida (April 2009)
On , a King Air C90 was flying from Henderson, Nevada, to Monterey, California, when the pilot suffered a fatal medical emergency. PILOT DIES, Passenger Lands King Air
A female passenger with some aviation knowledge but no pilot’s license was forced to take the controls. The pilot was transported to a hospital but
There have been two notable and remarkably similar incidents where a passenger had to land a after the pilot was incapacitated, with the most recent occurring in late 2024. Bakersfield, California (October 2024) Florida (April 2009) On
Suddenly lost consciousness at an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet.
This famous "Easter miracle" incident served as the basis for the 2023 film On a Wing and a Prayer .