Air Traffic Controller Talks About Helping Passenger Land Plane At PBIA

Photo: CBS 12

We're learning more about a miraculous landing at Palm Beach International Airport on Tuesday by a passenger with no idea how to fly.

Darren Harrison of Lakeland radioed to the tower that the pilot of the single-engine Cessna had passed out after taking off from the Bahamas, saying he had a "serious situation."

Air traffic controller Robert Morgan had the man take over the controls. He asked Darren what his position was and all Harrison could say was "I have no idea. I see the coast of Florida in front of me and I have no idea."

Morgan says he asked Harrison if he'd like to become a pilot and the man said "Hell no!" and just wanted to get home to see his pregnant wife.

The pilot was hospitalized, but their condition is unknown.

The FAA is investigating.


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