Elderly pilot rescued after crashing glider into Ross Barnett Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. – An elderly man was rescued on Memorial Day after his glider crashed into the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The incident occurred in the Pelahatchie Bay area, with the small aircraft going down in the water. Fortunately, a boater was able to rescue the pilot, an 89-year-old man who reported no injuries. Emergency services transported the pilot to Pelahatchie Shore Park before transferring him to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for further evaluation. The pilot was the sole occupant of the glider, and the cause of the crash remains unknown.
Memorial Day glider crash in Ross Barnett Reservoir
The Memorial Day holiday took a frightening turn for an elderly pilot whose glider crashed into the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Rankin County, Mississippi. The pilot’s aircraft went down in the Pelahatchie Bay area, prompting a quick response from emergency services. Thankfully, a nearby boater was able to rescue the 89-year-old pilot, who miraculously escaped the crash without any reported injuries. Following the rescue, the pilot was taken to Pelahatchie Shore Park and later transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for further medical assessment.
Ross Barnett Reservoir incident involving elderly pilot
An incident involving an elderly pilot crashing his glider into the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Memorial Day has left many in shock. The pilot, who was the only individual aboard the small aircraft, was rescued by a boater after the crash occurred in the Pelahatchie Bay area. Despite the dramatic turn of events, the 89-year-old pilot emerged unscathed and was taken to a nearby park for evaluation before being transferred to a medical center for further examination. The cause of the crash remains a mystery as authorities continue their investigation into the incident.