Rescue

[Hank]

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.

[Danb]

Wow

[TWinter]

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.

[Yetti]

Looks like the rescuer was flying a Mooney.  Nice job.

[scottfromiowa]

I think above the call of duty is appropriate for this save. Well done sir.

[Hank]

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.

[RocketAviator]

We'll done Mr Finley, great example of a good person & great pilot!

[kmyfm20s]

Impressive!

[SkyPilot]

Wow! There's the "right stuff" for sure.

[fantom]

"I think any time you can make a difference, you should,"

 

Well said & done, Rick!

[carusoam]

Very inspiring!

Best regards,

-a-

[wiguy]

 Hopefully he recovers. Sounds like he was out of fuel, from another report.