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Pilot on suicidal dive guided to safety by air controller
An air traffic controller in Phoenix guided a distraught pilot through a planned aircraft dive after learning the uncle on the ground was his relative. The controller persuaded the pilot to stay away from people and property, then coordinated with the plane owner to avert disaster. The story recalls similar rescues near Anchorage and London, highlighting safety actions by controllers.
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Washington
Lester Massey
Phoenix
Ariz
Massey
Arizona
California
Air Massey
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
John L. McLucas
Robert A. Hutchings
Anchorage
Alaska
Toby Cooper
Tri- City Airport
Tenn
John L. Louthan
London
Hutchings
Garden City Telegram
Cooper
Virginia
Tennessee
Louthan