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77-Year-Old Pilot Walks Away from Crash
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
A 77-year-old pilot walked away from a bizarre runway crash at Whiteman Airport after his experimental plane veered off during landing—thanks to faulty landing gear. No injuries on the ground, no fire, and quick containment of a small fuel leak. The pilot’s headed to the hospital for evaluation, and authorities are investigating what went wrong. A sobering reminder that even seasoned aviators face unexpected risks. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a93704c2a8ac3460