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Watch it in HD where available. Video courtesy Doug White, FAA and NATCA. Miami Center Audio ZMA and Ft Myers Approach RSW courtesy of the FAA See the NATCA Press Release www.natca.org HEROIC CONTROLLERS COACH PASSENGER TO SAFE LANDING AFTER PILOTS TRAGIC MID-AIR DEATH NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION (NATCA) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2009 CONTACTS: Miami Center Representative Steve Wallace, 954-401-1348; NATCA National Office, Alexandra Caldwell, 202-220-9813, acaldwell@natcadc.org MIAMI/FORT MYERS, Fla. In what can only be called an Easter miracle several air traffic controllers in Southern Florida were able to guide a plane to a successful landing after its pilot fell unconscious and a passenger had to fly the aircraft all during a heavy traffic push due to the holiday and good weather. Said NATCA President Patrick Forrey: If you were to ask any one of the controllers who worked this event about what happened over the skies of South Florida they would tell you that it was just a typical day at the office and that it was merely their job however, the actions they all took to save the passengers aboard the flight were beyond heroic. They all went above and beyond the call of duty and it is times like these that I hope the flying public can see the invaluable lifeline that controllers provide every day and particularly in emergency situations. These men and women are true heroes and Im proud to be in the same profession as them. At approximately 1:30 pm …

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