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He could have ejected immediately. He didn’t. On May 14, 2009, RAF Harrier GR9A ZG478 crashed during landing at Kandahar. The approach was too steep and the jet struck the runway hard. Its landing gear collapsed, sending the Harrier into a 4,000-foot belly slide as its fuel, weapons and... pods caught fire. But the pilot stayed with the burning aircraft. Why? Four aircraft were waiting on the runway. He steered the crippled Harrier away from them before ejecting as flames reached the cockpit. He survived with minor injuries. The Harrier was destroyed. No enemy fire brought it down. This was a landing accident that became a fight to keep a burning aircraft from taking others with it. Watch the final seconds. The decision to stay in the cockpit is what makes this footage extraordinary.show more

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That was a spectacular emergency landing while dragging the wing on the Runway surface before coming to a rest. On Wednesday, a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air aircraft (N3PX) made an emergency landing at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport after experiencing a landing gear failure. The pilot is being hailed for the skill and successful emergency landing, while the prompt response from the first responders was praised. All three people on board, two passengers and the pilot, remained safe. 🎥Conroe Police Department, Texas #aircraft #safety

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