Many prayers are needed for my brother and cousin who were injured Sunday night in a plane crash. Some of you may have heard the story. My brother, Scott, and cousin Dwayne were sight-seeing in my brother's plane. The engine failed near the end of their flight and they were about 5 miles from the airport in Falmouth. Anyone who knows the area knows that there are really no places to attempt an emergency landing. My brother was able to locate an open field to jump over and attempt to run the plane into the ground and away from any houses or people. Since the plane is an aerobatic plane with an open cockpit, my brother always wears a parachute and requires that his passengers do the same. Parachutes are actually required when doing any aerobatics (although they were not doing any aerobatic maneuvers). Scott waited for Dwayne to climb out on the wing and jump before pushing the throttle down and opening his chute simultaneouly in order to eject himself. Unfortunately, he was only 200-300 feet off the ground and his chute did not fully deploy. He broke both legs in multiple places and has 3 breaks in his back. He underwent surgery yesterday for the leg injuries, and will be having back surgery tomorrow. Dwayne's right leg was completely shattered from the knee down. He also had surgery yesterday. They are both at UC hospital. We have been told that the engine threw a rod. My brother said he heard a pop and there was a puff of black smoke. There was no warning. It was not something that could have been foreseen or prevented. Both Scott and Dwayne know they are lucky to be alive. They both have a long road ahead as they undergo rehabilitation and deal with not working for an extended period of time. Please continue to keep them and my family your thoughts and prayers.

P.S. The Bank of Kentucky has set up a fund to help with medical costs. Persons of concert or those wishing to donate should contact their local Bank of Kentucky branch.

 

P.S.S. I am the official family spokesperson and the only reliable source on this. Please don't believe everything you read or hear in the media or any comments made by readers. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

 

Thanks!

They are in our prayers. Yes they are truely lucky to be alive. It will be a tough road but one I'm sure they would rather travel than the alternative.

Hope all goes well and wishing them a speedy recovery.

Prayers to both of them and their families.

Ms. Kitty ....Prayers are certanly going out for these men and their families.

I first heard about this on the evening news the other day. I hope both of them recover quickly and completely.

Wow. I heard about this on the news (like BF). These are two lucky men. I too hope that they recover fast. Prayers are sent.

Prayers from my family, I just saw this on the news.

Prayers from the Tater household Kitty.

 

I had not heard about this. I am not in the country right now, but I will be thinking about you and your family.

I dealt with the recovery process with the Tot's severe leg injuries last year. It is a tough time but they are very lucky!!!!

I'll be praying for them.

I am so sorry this happened. I did see this on the news. i am so glad they are safe and for the most part ok. We will be praying for them and your family. Hang in there.

Prayers to you and your family!

Definitely, will keep Scott and Dwayne in my prayers as well as you and the entire family.

University Hospital is THE best place in the greater Cincinnati area to be if you sustain a major injury. I am sure they are both in great hands.

 

Sounds as if cool heads prevailed and prevented an even more tragic event from happening.

 

Best of luck to you and your family.