Hank Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wow! Talk about second effort, this humble man certainly deserves thanks and recognition. http://www.walb.com/story/25464976/www.walb.com Landed his plane in a field, swam across the river and provided first aid for 40 minutes until EMTs arrived, keeping the injured, trapped, semi-conscious pilot alive. I'm in awe . . . . Never seen a plane crash, but I've watch two cars wreck in front of me, and stopped to help. No injuries in either. All I had to do was walk a few yards. Rick Finney worked to get there so he could help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWinter Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Happened just about twenty minutes from my hometown FBO . Somebody said that he made a radio call referencing needing to refuel. Not sure if that was factual or not, but that's a pretty easy field to get in and out of. I'll be curious to hear the actual findings. Wishing him the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looks like the rescuer was flying a Mooney. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottfromiowa Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think above the call of duty is appropriate for this save. Well done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Happened just about twenty minutes from my hometown FBO . Somebody said that he made a radio call referencing needing to refuel. Not sure if that was factual or not, but that's a pretty easy field to get in and out of. I'll be curious to hear the actual findings. Wishing him the best. Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 We'll done Mr Finley, great example of a good person & great pilot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmyfm20s Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPilot Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wow! There's the "right stuff" for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 "I think any time you can make a difference, you should," Well said & done, Rick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Very inspiring! Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiguy Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hopefully he recovers. Sounds like he was out of fuel, from another report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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