A pilot in British Columbia managed to get himself and his passengers out of a scary scenario near Whistler after making a wrong turn into a narrow valley that pinned the airplane down with downdrafts and climbing terrain. In this video, Vern Hannah describes how he “jumped” a couple of cliffs, bringing the airplane very close to stall before deciding on making an emergency landing on a glacier.
Video: Canadian Pilot Describes Harrowing Glacier Landing
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot Vern Hannah made a wrong turn into a narrow valley near Whistler, forcing him to execute an emergency landing on a glacier.
- Despite challenging conditions, including downdrafts and near-stall situations, Hannah successfully landed the plane, leaving all three occupants unharmed and the aircraft virtually undamaged.
- The occupants were rescued after spending a night in the mountains, and the 81-year-old Hannah announced that this incident would be his last flight.
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