Forced landing on Florida beach kills two on gound
This sad event has been getting significant press in the U.S. Local pilot loses power and decides to land on crowded beach rather than ditching in the ocean. Kills little girl and her father who were walking along the beach. Pilot and his passenger are unscathed. Lots of discussion as to whether the pilot should have been more willing to sacrifice some of his safety by ditching in the water rather than that of beachwalkers. Comments to the articles range from suggesting that pilot was blameless to suggesting that this is a case of manslaughter. Am interested in others' reactions to this.
See:
Georgia girl struck by plane on Florida beach dies
9-year-old girl dies after being hit by a plane on a Florida beach - LA Times
Ommy Irizarry killed by plane making emergency landing on Florida beach | Mail Online
Girl dies after being hit by plane on Florida beach - chicagotribune.com
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