Survivors Rescued After Plane Crash in Icy Alaska Lake
A pilot and two children survived for 12 hours on a plane wing after crash landing in Tustumena Lake, Alaska, before being rescued.
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The three survived the crash and were taken to a local hospital after being rescued, the outlet reported.
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The 60,000-acre Tustumena Lake has been described by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game as "notorious for its sudden dangerous winds."
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Summary
A pilot and two children were rescued after surviving on the wing of their crashed Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser for 12 hours in frigid temperatures. The plane crash occurred in Tustumena Lake, and a civilian pilot spotted them, leading to their rescue by the Alaska Army National Guard. The trio, family members, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital after being stranded overnight. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, with officials highlighting the treacherous weather conditions in the area.
Perspectives
A heroic rescue operation by good Samaritans and the Alaska National Guard saved a man and two children stranded on a downed plane wing for 12 hours in icy conditions.
The survival of the passengers was deemed miraculous, considering the extreme cold and the wreckage's precarious position in the water.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, with attention drawn to the challenging environmental conditions around Tustumena Lake.