YouTube, WGN News; 8 News NowEmergencies can happen to anyone anywhere. This is why it’s important to always be prepared and have a sound mind when you are placed in a life-threatening situation.
Flying To Wisconsin
YouTube, WGN NewsA crew of three was flying 53 rescue dogs from Louisiana to Wisconsin to help them find homes with loving families.
Worrisome Situation
8 News NowThe plane was just four miles from landing at the Waukesha County Airport when the large twin-engine aircraft started crashing into a golf course in Pewaukee.
Big Damage
YouTube, WGN NewsThe aircraft dove into a stand of trees, causing its wings to be sheared off.
Everyone’s Safe
UnsplashThe three people aboard the plane managed to get out of the wreckage and were all hospitalized after the rescue team came.
The Dogs Were Safe Too
YouTube, WGN NewsThe dogs, on the other hand, sustained injuries, but none of them were life-threatening, and everyone luckily survived the crash.
Skilled Pilots
UnsplashAssistant Chief Matthew Haerter with Lake Country Fire and Rescue commended the skilled crew for being able to pull off an emergency landing. He said, “The pilot and his copilot did an amazing job getting this aircraft on the ground the way that they did.”
Up For Adoption
UnsplashBecause of everyone’s quick response, the dogs were able to receive medical care, and eventually were taken in by the shelters they were destined for, and now some of them are already up for adoption.
The Cause And Aftermath
YouTube, WGN NewsThe FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are still investigating the cause of the crash that resulted in approximately 300 gallons of jet fuel spilling onto the golf course.
Watch how the plane crew and rescue dogs survived the worrisome plane crash in the video below.
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