Yvonne Kinane-Wells successfully landed a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 90 after her husband, pilot Eliot Alper, suffered a medical emergency mid-flight.
Alper, who was incapacitated during the incident, later unfortunately passed away, highlighting the urgency of the situation during the flight.
With the assistance of air traffic controllers, Kinane-Wells was able to navigate the aircraft safely to Meadows Field Airport, demonstrating remarkable composure under pressure.
The swift response from Kern County Fire authorities further emphasizes the teamwork involved in managing the emergency landing as they assisted in bringing the plane to safety.
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