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SUMMARY:700 feet and Falling: My Bonanza Ditching Survival Story and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Louis C. Farah\, Jr. \nJoin us for a first-hand account from a pilot who survived the unthinkable. During a routine flight in Northern California\, an engine failure at just 700′ AGL forced an emergency water ditching of a Beechcraft Bonanza. What followed was a 30-minute struggle in the Pacific Ocean\, resulting in spinal injuries for both the pilot and passenger. \nThis presentation goes beyond the typical accident analysis to explore the complete journey: from the critical decision-making window to surviving the ocean waters until rescue. You’ll learn about the post-crash administrative gauntlet of dealing with the FAA\, NTSB\, and insurance companies and how AOPA’s Legal Plan proved invaluable throughout the process. \nFor Santa Barbara pilots who regularly fly over water\, this session offers potentially life-saving insights on coastal flight operations. The presenter will also share their emotional journey back to aviation—including purchasing another Bonanza just three months after the accident—and how this experience transformed their approach to risk management. \nDon’t miss this compelling opportunity to learn crucial lessons that could save your life if you ever face a similar emergency over water. \nSCHEDULE\n5:00 PM: Doors Open5:30 PM: Tips & Tricks5:40 PM: Main Program Starts6:30 PM: Food and Social Begins \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					 \n\n			\n			\n	\n	\n	\n\n			\n\n\n	\n	\n\n		\n	\n		\n	VFR Mastery: Gulf Coast Gauntlet\n\n		\n		\n	\n		18	\n	\n		Going	\n\n\n		\n				\n			\n\n	Last day to RSVP\n	\n	\n\n\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n	\n		RSVP Here	\n\n	\n\n	\n		Going	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FAAST WINGS Credit\n1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
URL:https://sbaviators.org/event/700-feet-and-falling-my-bonanza-ditching-survival-story-and-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:SBA Administrative Conference Room\, 601 Firestone Road\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBAviators":MAILTO:rsvp@sbaviators.org
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