Dramatic Video: Bystanders Rescue Calif. Pilot Who Crashed Into Backyard
- Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:13pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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Just a day after one small personal jet crashed on the street of a residential community in Germany, now a light plane has crashed into the backyard of a house in Santa Monica. As if that wasn’t dramatic enough, video has surfaced of the stunning rescue that ensued to save the student pilot involved in the crash. NBC and Fox have the GRAPHIC VIDEO:
Fox News reports that painters working on a near by home put out the fire with garden hoses and rescued the pilot, who miraculously survived with only a broken leg.
The Contra Costa Times was able to speak with federal investigators who are currently working to determine the cause of the crash:
“Fuel was pumped out of the downed single-engine Cessna after the accident, and the wreckage was removed from the crash site Monday night.
Allen Kenitzer of the Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed ‘into a residential backyard under unknown circumstances’ shortly after lifting off the runway
The plane first hit a cinder block wall, which helped absorb a lot of the energy of the crash, and clipped some tree branches, said Robert Trimborn of Santa Monica Airport, expressing surprise the pilot survived.”
The force of the crash bent the aircraft in half and ripped the wings off the plane. MyFoxLA.com reports that the crash has rehashed local debate over possibly closing the Santa Monica airport:
The Plane crashed in a home and backyard around 2:30 p.m. Monday at 21st Street and Navy. KTLA5 reports that one person on the ground, a painter at the home at the time of the crash, was injured by flying debris.
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que viva andres
Posted on August 31, 2011 at 3:03am“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein
We can’t wait to see what comes next, thanks for not leaving us so soon. Hasta la victoria siempre, we believe!
sarcasticus
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 8:20pmOh, this is great-more ammunition for the anti-aviation knuckleheads who want to close down KSMO and turn it into condos and shopping centers.
Report Post »M20J
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 8:55pmIt will probably close sooner than you think. Once the federal funded time commitment have expired the airport will close. A friend of mine who is in the know told me SMO city council wants to get rid of the FBO’s now. (I used to be based at HHR.)
Report Post »uncle-teds-misguided-child
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 7:08pmNobama and Holder are going to call for a ban on small aircraft….and blame Bush somehow.
Report Post »Good bye sweet America
shirelover
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 7:07pmI was thinking while I was watching this on Fox earlier today, those guys are speaking spanish… if they are not legal… I sure hope somebody sponsors them, we need people who will rescue others instead of just recording.
Report Post »retank
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 6:39pmIf he had suffered any spinal cord injury they could have paralyzed him for life picking him up like that.
Report Post »Stupid People.
onegodinkansas
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 6:03pmI’ve never seen “a small personal jet” like that 1. Cool.
Report Post »brian8793
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:19pmBefore I save your life, DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE MY BROTHER?
Report Post »teddyc73
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:03pmIf I was that pilot I would be extremely grateful to those that rescued me from the wreckage and extremely angry at the person behind the camera. Instead of offering assistance, going for help, getting bandages, getting water, anything that might help the pilot they record a video. Simply unbelievable. The callousness is astounding. That’s where we are today, record it for possible fame rather then help.
Report Post »becker88
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:05pmWow that was intense.
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Report Post »theothertoolbox
Posted on August 31, 2011 at 8:44amLucky thing that pilot didn’t land in other areas of California. He would have been robbed and left for dead. His plane may have been picked over for aluminum scrap as well.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:32pmFly RC instead!
Report Post »Black Manta
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:23pmThe man is bleesed to have his life….the Lord is not ready for him yet….so hopefully this man is or gets right with Jesus our only savior and repent..God bless…
Report Post »ZaphodsPlanet
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:03pmI’m sorry, but what makes you think this man isn’t “right with God”???? Didn’t you post the same thing in a Steve Jobs story? I know we‘re not supposed to judge so far as who is going to go to hell or heaven as that’s God’s job, not yours or mine. I don’t know why, but I almost find it offensive that you seem to insinuate in this post and maybe another that someone isn’t right with God when you, in fact, most likely have no knowledge of these people in real life. I know I don’t. Glad the guy survived. Why don‘t you spend a little more time worrying about yourself and not be so quick to judge people you don’t know in real life.
Report Post »brian8793
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:24pmOh gosh. That sounds like superstitious nonsense. The Lord wasn’t ready for him yet? You sound like a witch doctor…
Report Post »nick e l
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:02pmJust an observation,
Report Post »I will never understand this compulsion with shorts, sandals here.. You are flying in an airplane not at the beach, 2 tanks filled with 100 octane. If you have to make an unscheduled landing there is a very high probability of fire and the need for CLOTHES for protection or if you have to hike out. Ever wonder why military pilots have flight suits? So they can carry stuff, and most are made of nomex, somewhat flame retardant. I always fly in boots and long pants or my flight suit… If there would have been a fire, he would have really gotten burned crispy.
brian8793
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:26pmI would rather be barefoot.
Report Post »citizenoftexas
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:28pmProbably time to take up cross stitch
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:57pmNeighbors want the airport to close because it’s dangerous. What came first, the airport or the neighborhood? If the airport was there first, then why build your home nearby then complain later? If the homes were there first, why allow an airport to be built so closeby?
Report Post »jungle J
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:15pmnon flyer
Report Post »cntrlfrk
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:01pm‘
I always wonder how one jackazz can always whip out his phone and capture some video he can put on the net while watching injured people lay there instead of helping.
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Report Post »teddyc73
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:05pmThat is exactly what I thought and what I always think in these situations. What kind of person thinks to take out their stupid phone first instead of offering assistance to another person. Its frightening and sickening.
Report Post »brian8793
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 4:27pmYeah yeah yeah. You’re just mad because those guys were probabloy illegal aliens, and THEY SAVED HIS LIFE.
Report Post »Hisemiester
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 6:38pmIt’s the world we live in today. Nothing is sacred, nothing is real, if you will. The electronic age has brought us to the point that reality is not reality. It is a shame but that is the way it is.
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:00pmSee, the citizens of California aren’t as evil as those in our capitol. :)
Report Post »obamanation
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:29pmAs I always say, it’s the NorCal folk that are the smug a**holes. Maybe SoCal should become it’s own state?! It would be nice to get away from the grasps of Sacramento and San Francisco!!
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:05pmLet’s make that happen, OBAMANATION. I’m all for that!
Report Post »obamanation
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 5:58pmWe’re already there… and it sucks!
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:53pmHey..you kids. Quit playing ‘planes’ in my backyard.
Report Post »LOLReally
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 2:56pmdaddy can I keep it?
Report Post »gemologist
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:32pmstudent pilots are pilots in training who have yet to get their full private pilot’s licence, they had their instructor sign off on their ability to fly alone. my bet is he is feeling rather sheepish right now.
Report Post »I_Hate_Libs
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:31pmStudent pilots do not need instructors with them if they have their solo endorsements.
The horror of the Democrat mind.
Report Post »gmoneytx
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:19pmThey called him a student pilot, what happened to the instructor…BTW, glad he’s OK
Report Post »R4M0N
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:30pmStudent pilots have to fly solo eventually and then do it many more times until they are ready for the final exam to get the license.
Report Post »DanWesson455
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:19pmAs the Sun come up on the Santa Monica Blvd…….ooops!
Report Post »DanWesson455
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 1:24pmYes, no one hurt is good. Now where does Pelosi live?
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