Harrison Ford praised for crash landing stricken plane away from homes, Harrison Ford, who made his name flying the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars, was hailed for his real life piloting skills as he survived a plane crash and averted disaster by steering his aircraft clear of houses.
Mr Ford, 72, was flying a vintage Second World War trainer when the engine failed moments after take-off, sending him plummeting to the ground in a residential area of Los Angeles.
Witnesses described how he veered away from homes and clipped a tree as he hit the ground just short of the eighth tee at Penmar municipal golf course, a stone's throw from a quiet cul-de-sac.
Golfers, including two off-duty doctors, rushed to the downed plane and pulled out the actor who was bleeding from his head.Read More
Mr Ford, 72, was flying a vintage Second World War trainer when the engine failed moments after take-off, sending him plummeting to the ground in a residential area of Los Angeles.Witnesses described how he veered away from homes and clipped a tree as he hit the ground just short of the eighth tee at Penmar municipal golf course, a stone's throw from a quiet cul-de-sac.
Golfers, including two off-duty doctors, rushed to the downed plane and pulled out the actor who was bleeding from his head.Read More
