17-Year-Old Flies Again After Crash Landing During First Solo Flight

After losing a wheel, young pilot Maggie Taraska regained her composure to make a emergency landing on a grassy field, and walked away unscathed. Now, just five days later, she's getting back into the cockpit. Maggie will be flying alongside her instructor, John Singleton, who was instrumental in guiding her to a safe landing during the emergency. After about 30 minutes in the air, Maggie landed her plane safely. She was all smiles as her dad welcomed her back to the ground. #InsideEdition

[@squeedum4893]

From what I saw, Maggie didn't crash land her plane. She successfully landed without proper landing gear. Amazing job, Maggie. And incredible job to Mr. Singleton.

[@TomSFox]

Landing a plane without proper landing gear generally destroys the plane.

[@Thomas998822]

You must be fun at parties

[@TomSFox]

@@Thomas998822 I guess you attend the kind of parties where they don’t like factual statements.

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

@@TomSFoxActually, it was only damaged, it was repaired and went back in the air.

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

Yeah, idk if you'd call it a crash, although she went off the runway at some point. It's more like an emergency landing.

[@googleisshittoss]

The original audio was amazing..She was clearly scared witless at first...but seemed to grow in confidence a little bit as the time approached to land. Possibly the most incredible piece of audio footage i've ever listened to...incredible young woman

[@ldnwholesale8552]

When her instructor came on air she settled right down. Having someone you know and trust made life a lot easier.

[@No1sonuk]

They had her circling for a while - I wonder if that was so she had time to calm down.

[@Darryl_Frost]

@@No1sonuk yes it is, but it is also the best way, if you have time you take time, it gives her time to process it and to settle down, and rehearse it in your mind a few times. They had lots of fuel and daylight. It's heart warming to watch, and heart wrenching at first too.

[@MIGBMWLOVER]

@@No1sonuk that and to contact the flight school so someone she knew guide her safely to the ground.

[@schoolyouall]

@@No1sonuk also to used out the fuel so in case of landing like this, due to friction with ground the plane can catch fire. So the less fuel the safer for everyone

[@arnoldxd]

Wow. Both her parents air force veterans. Pretty badass.

[@avivamae5171]

Found this after listening to the whole back and forth between her and her instructor and I'm so happy she's still at it. Amazing young woman!

[@RayMak]

You get back from where you fell. This girl is amazing!

[@im.just.beatrice]

👍

[@mynameisaj8500]

get out now

[@Cameron-bp5dl]

@@mynameisaj8500 What??

[@realsmollbean]

@@Cameron-bp5dl this guy comments everywhere and everyone is sick of him

[@Cameron-bp5dl]

@@realsmollbean Oh, Lol

[@VMeGaMRedZV]

I'm glad to hear she's going to continue flying the plane after that incident. If such thing ever occurred again (hopefully not) she have gained some experience on how to land the plane with no problem and without fear. ✈

[@asielmilian38]

VMeGaMRedZV I respect for her.

[@punishmint]

Same but I would still have some flex tape on hand

[@rjwtorres]

That's the best case scenario because now she knows as long as she comes out alive it's ok, there's no fear of wrecking the plane. Safety first, issues arrive anyways, my life is worth more than equipment or that corn Field.

[@CarGuyz16]

She now has experience for her next (hopefully never) gear up landing

[@samuelseidel6148]

NonyaBusiness! “They said I wouldn’t have a gear up landing if I bought a fixed gear, well that changed the day the wind blew me upside down”

[@juliabarbesange3688]

Recently did my first solo, and I can’t even imagine how scared she was. poor girl!🥺 Major props to you for getting back in the air so quickly!! You’re a badass😎

[@No1sonuk]

My mum was stuck in a lift for a while once. When the fireman got her out, the first thing he did was take her up and down in another lift. He said "If you don't do this now, you'll never want to go in another lift!"

[@snowtime5500]

"Landed on a grassy field...." Huh...no! She landed right on the runway then skidded off the runway because of the missing wheel.

[@BrandonHelmuth]

the media never lets a fact get in the way of making something as dramatic as possible

[@imnotteambra6609]

So much courage in that young lady FLY ON!

[@DavidStruveDesigns]

It's _so_ nice to finally be able to put a face to the name after all this time!! :D Maggie is such a sweetheart, an absolute _rockstar_ and will no doubt go on to have an amazing time piloting aircraft for many decades to come!! I can't believe it's already been over 4 years since this incident - I still get a lump in my throat any time I encounter the original footage and that scared little "okay" early on during the situation, but my pride in Maggie just soars as I hear the confidence return to her voice! SO happy she kept flying and didn't let it put her off!

[@StephenDPRK]

An absolutely brilliant job by Maggie, her instructor and the tower controller. Demonstrates how important training is. Listen to the whole audio to hear how everyone worked as a team to achieve the excellent result they did. Coincidentally, I had an minor engine fire on my first cross country solo, just didn't realise it until I landed and couldn't restart the aircraft. Hats off to you young lady, aviation needs more pilots like you !

[@irisfields1659]

Awesome

[@ryanm7263]

These kind of experiences forge great pilots. Maggie now has an advantage other new pilots don't: she has already proven herself capable of handling an emergency.

[@expansionone]

she the pilot you want to see in the cockpit of an commercial airliner

[@enveigh]

*_Meanwhile I'm struggling to get out of bed for school in the morning_*

[@boratb258]

All you need is a passion, something you love or work towards to motivate you.

[@Aligatorxx3]

@Alpha male feminist looool agreed

[@bonanzaman100]

Awesome job!! Her tone sure changed when she had someone familiar talking to her on the radio. Her flying for a while after the wheel fell off was a great thing for her, she got composed and realized she could do it. A story that will last her a lifetime.

[@havingfun1968]

She's my HERO!!! What did most of you do at the age of 17??? If you never landed a plane you know that one wrong move and you DIE. What she did is amazing and as a Former Marine Corps Combat Pilot, she can fly with us any day of the week. Semper Fidelis, Captain T, U.S.M.C.

[@chrismacdonald.6295]

Only found this on my home page after watching Maggie`s distressing flight. So happy to see her again and glad she got back to doing something she loves. I’m a male but still managed to get quite emotional with both videos. Glad you guys followed this up.

[@kevjtnbtmglr]

She was afraid, but she remained in control. That is called bravery. I hope she becomes a flying instructor.

[@songmaster9308]

I'm here fromVASAviation where I first saw a video about Maggie, future Air Force pilot :)

[@robertmcglinchey3347]

Song Master - “Captain Maggie” wants to be Navy Pilot. I listen to ATC stream for Beverly Tower - her voice is strong and firm now. Perfect takeoffs and landings

[@shonix123]

Hope she dont do air force! Flying for killing people! Better if she fly commercial for giving people their dreams and hopes!

[@psycho.dad5252]

future raptor driver.

[@Warblaster]

Yeah, me too! Running through a third box of tissues! ;D

[@thomasdaily4363]

Nope, Naval Aviator. If she was an Air Force pilot she would still be flying around looking for a longer runway

[@bryanasher6245]

Wow! Great job Maggie! I watched the audio from your landing, and the composure you gained with this ordeal. You should be extremely proud of yourself!!

[@sonyasloan7526]

What a amazing brave young lady!!! Bravo to her parents!!!

[@wadessirenvideos6750]

Glad to know this girl survived an emergency crash landing, and she had the courage to try again with the help of a flight instructor. I hope she becomes a flight instructor herself. She can share what she has learned with others. Not everyone can fly an airplane, but everyone should have a basic understanding of how challenging it is to learn about being a pilot. This video spreads awareness, not just about flying, but about getting help and inspiration to not give up on what's important to you, especially right after things go wrong. I have been uplifted by hearing about this girl's courage to try flying again, despite the misadventure she had a few days before. This setback did not make her quit, she just needed some extra help just as many people do when learning a new skill.

[@sklise1]

I almost cried when she said "OK". what a great pilot

[@86FxBdyCpe]

Good for you Maggie. Takes a lot of courage to get up there at such a young age, in the first place, let alone after an incident like that.

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Now that's the way you do it! Way to go, young lady! Not too many people on the planet could tell a true story like yours. 😎👍

[@josearturogarza5114]

*Off We go into the wild blue yonder, flying high into the sun* ✈🌞

[@AngelPerez-dw8ou]

She aint in the air force boi

[@daviddowling3171]

José Arturo way to go....be safe up and down there.

[@AngelPerez-dw8ou]

@ Thanks! I guess...

[@reedermh]

That's her goal, since both her parents were in the Air Force.

[@bradybrooks2524]

1: Ramp not tarmac 2:Im pretty sure she landed inside the airport not someone else in a random grassy field ( In the picture you can see an airport light in the wing) 3: Make up your mind, was it a crash landing or an emergency landing 4: It was an emergency landing not crash!

[@lucasdelgado8255]

@Terry Bruce her airplane ate dirt because her right (or left, I don't remember) fell off before landing

[@lucasdelgado8255]

@Terry Bruce I think that's called an emergency or if you prefer, a crash landing after an EMERGENCY

[@lucasdelgado8255]

@Terry Bruce I mean, it was an emergency followed by a crash, if you only say crash it sounds like she did a mistake when she made it the best way she could have done it

[@chacham.9154]

I just watched her communication just before clicking this video. Love you, Maggie

[@SaltyDawg-wu5kr]

WONDERFULL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MAGGIE. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A TAILWIND AND BLUE SKIES.

[@AeiThop]

SALTY DOG A tailwind makes takeoff and landing harder. I’m not sure that’s what you had in mind. 😉

[@MrStreetLifeArre]

Captain Maggie the legend!! 🙌🙌

[@cocasal001]

I am a guy, and my eyes watered up when Maggie finally landed safe and sound. God bless!

[@ChuckKeough]

Would be a hassle to do all those pre-flight inspections... I'd definitely be dead fast. I would just kick the tire, if it didn't fall off I'd tell myself, " ok, we're good to go"

[@lisawilliams3731]

Lol

[@crzdave2000]

Yep. Me to. If it starts...fly it!

[@urmum7461]

crzdave2000 lmao

[@rperry9853]

LOL that made me laugh so hard 😂

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

Dude, stop convincing you and the world that you'd not cope with an emergency. You're much better that that!.

[@MrBrightlight66]

So glad she got back flying so soon after her misdventure. Way to go young lady.

[@Aliabdulhussein69]

‘’Ok 😔😭😢’’ ....... poor girl

[@odonovan]

I hate sloppy reporting. This was NOT her first solo flight. It was her first CROSS COUNTRY solo. AND, she didn't land on a grassy field. It was a paved runway. The plane veered off the runway after it touched down.

[@onjofilms]

She's flying the wheels off those things. lol, I couldn't resist.

[@johncoleman4084]

The girl made an amazing landing in a situation put of her control! She will be an excellent pilot! Pressure brings out the strong in this one!

[@RRAMJET82]

She is A great girl that handled A dangerous situation like the pro she will be.

[@GearHeadBoris]

Good job. She's going to be a great pilot. Handled that crash landing like a boss.

[@4utoxic]

but does she know how to do sandwiches?

[@thomasdaily4363]

Reporter: How do you feel? Maggie: I'm not nervous right now, but after takeoff I AM going to do a flyby of the tower and have them count my wheels!!

[@19wael96]

Well she’s more experienced now after what happened 🎉 good job!

[@justbluemartin9346]

Damn. I wanna be a pilot. I need to be a pilot. That's gonna happen in 2021

[@VictoryAviation]

You can do it!

[@Aligatorxx3]

YESS!!! Me too, WE CAN DO IT!!

[@justbluemartin9346]

@@VictoryAviation We can do it.

[@justbluemartin9346]

@@Aligatorxx3 Amen to that

[@VictoryAviation]

@@justbluemartin9346 I passed my check ride yesterday. It’s official. You can do it to!

[@suzukirider9030]

That girl's a keeper :-)

[@tomburbridge1114]

Everytime I have a bad day I watch this. Great help, great instruction and Awesome student!! If you think life cant get any worse watch this. True professionals !! As john says just go back to basics, has helped me many times over the years. You Rock Maggie!!

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

What I really want to know is how did the wheel just fall off?

[@mohamedabokar4384]

Probally a some screws that went lose and eventually feel of (this is a ga plane so you won't have it taken to the big airline hangers with many people checking the plane that is why it almost never happens to commercial planes

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

@@mohamedabokar4384 I worked at Piper Aircraft Manufacturing Plant in Vero Beach Florida for 14 years. I guess the preflight wasn't up to par.

[@factorypilot99]

Little over 100 hours and still can’t step down with such confidence 1:33

[@margaretataraska566]

You will get there

[@factorypilot99]

@@margaretataraska566 250 hours still can’t 😂

[@irisfields1659]

It's unreal how Maggie turned pro in minutes.God bless the atc and John for getting her down ✈️✈️✈️💯🤩✌️🇱🇷

[@michaelcolletti790]

I agree with Michael Swader. It was a beautifully executed EMERGENCY LANDING. The title of this video is wrong. There was no crash. Only an excellent EMERGENCY LANDING by an excellent pilot.

[@davesteadman1226]

Wasn't her "first" solo flight. It was her first solo "cross country" flight. She did great, either way!!!! Outstanding Maggie!!!!

[@crewmax4240]

Listening to the coms, she calmed way down when her instructor keyed up. Great job!

[@a.k.8150]

My personal hero: The instructor. He did a brilliant job.

[@stevedeland7048]

You could tell by her voice she was scared but she did a great job and kept her composure and remembered all her training. Listened to everyone on the ground.

[@BabyPiggg]

Her shivering voice is cute and heartbreaking

[@ellisolus]

Brave as hell. I’d never go on a plane again.

[@DonReality]

Amazing to have such supportive parents and instructor. I'll learn to fly once I come to some money. I'm 36 so there's still enough time to learn and enjoy the sky.

[@AflacMan13]

The KZbin channel, VASAviation, has the full FAA radio transcript in a video on this. :-)

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

0:26 "emergency landing on a grassy field outside Boston" Umm no... She landed on Runway 09 at Beverley Airport, not some random field like they're implying. The plane veered off the runway after touchdown because that's what happens when one of your 3 wheels is missing!

[@andrewglinski4722]

Lol! At 0:17 you can clearly see the numbers on the plane, but at 0:29 they blur them out.

[@andrewglinski4722]

TsmAlboz duh! I know that. Why do one but not the other

[@TheDjmomme]

@@andrewglinski4722 because one crushed and the other didn't. duh!

[@juhwang79]

It's just gone with the number.

[@smokeyelcrack7489]

Es una avioneta diferente wey 🤦‍♂️

[@Yikesmanteehee]

Usually the company has insurance on the plane, and so they blur out the callsign due to legal issues. The other plane is fully intact so it's fine

[@RetreadPhoto]

Awesome story. Such a huge event for first time out solo, and landed it like a champ. Get right back on that horse.

[@allentyson_artist1999]

She had great decision making skills under pressure. I’m sure she will be a great pilot and have a great career!!

[@michaelmoore2802]

Well done Maggie ! Your the pilot I want flying the plane I'm in. I would also like to say thank you to John...your everything a flight ✈️ instructor should be....well done ❤

[@ashenmoonclash]

She has a incredible trainer after listening to his response to her solo emergency!

[@edmongeyt]

nothing like mom and dad looking over and making sure you're ok :)

[@CapitalCityKate]

I could not imagine how horrifying it would be to watch my 17 year-old in that situation, and not be able to do anything about it. Well done, Maggie!

[@djwashx]

Im glad she continued so proud of Maggie!!!!!

[@seanshortall3983]

Impressive young lady, controllers and instructors: class act

[@allenmasters9145]

Flying: Hours of shear boredom, interrupted by moments of stark terror

[@msbossybritt4003]

She is a brave soul

[@corruptiongaming952]

it was a cross-country solo, her first. she had solo'd before and it wasn't a crash landing, it was a landing without gear

[@MyTube4Utoo]

When Maggie lands better with two wheels than I do with three.

[@AviatorJohn70]

Well done young lady!

[@chasricard7906]

I flew that n3152k plane just last week and now to see it on youtube is kinda cool! Small world

[@TheGiokink]

Brave lady, well done!!!!

[@orientalparadigm2934]

"Was on the TARMAC"

[@hippy1002]

Good job, Maggie. You have nerves of steel.. and you regained your presence of min, rather than panic.

[@embrikuyakumpala7489]

Now WTF is *TARMAC* that does not Exist in airports

[@mylifefornick]

I get shakey and nervous presenting in a Zoom meeting. Couldn’t imagine a wheel falling off my plane solo.

[@Saucyakld]

Well done lady, wow! Would double check before you fly in future!

[@sar4x474]

I don’t understand why people would thumbs down a video such as this.

[@MojaveNarrows]

Great job by Maggie, the controller, and her instructor talking to her on the radio!

[@miguelfierro5461]

Pre flight safety check complete sir, all go for wheel to fall off.

[@yohanmaduranga]

She will be great pilot in future

[@you-dont-know-me]

That "..okaaay" omg 😳 breaks my heart

[@leonardkillgore8537]

Maggie is going to continue to develop into an awesome pilot.

[@TalkingHands308]

Double and triple check those landing gears Maggie!! lol. Happy she's back to flying, great job on the emergency landing.

[@Jacob_argz]

Both parents Air Force Veterans, brave runs through her veins 💯

[@Sarge80]

It wasnt her first solo flight, it was her first longer distance solo flight...big difference.

[@markmnorcal]

Everyone is standing right beside you Maggie.

[@superdavessubiandmore823]

They so overblown this situation,I'm not saying it wasn't scary for her but she landed on a runway not in the grass.She had allot of help from ATC and her instructor on the ground.She did an amazing job getting that plane back down on the ground.

[@fightmilk8613]

Way to go Maggie! Handled that like a boss.

[@robertmcglinchey3347]

I monitor Beverly tower sometimes and watch Captain Maggie takeoffs and landings. She’s a fine pilot. If her dream is the Navy I think she be fine as well as anywhere.

[@as-go]

How do you get to fly a plane at 17 I couldn't even drive a car at that age

[@donkim7023]

darkdeadpool gamings go to a flight school, go to a local airport and take a discovery flight, rent a plane and hire an instructor for like $200 an hour to take flight lessons

[@TheAazah]

@@donkim7023 Cost way more than 200 dollars... you gotta pay for insurance and all other fees. In Australia it cost well over 50k to learn how to flight including the licences

[@jewatokes5211]

@@TheAazah rich parents

[@quinnjim]

You can solo at 16. License at 17.

[@bradybrooks2524]

Im doing my flight training right now and im under 15, you can drive at 16 im pretty sure also

[@superlite177]

Excellent job.

[@ej.7395]

14 Vids in a day... what a bloody legend

[@raymondedge8889]

Way to go girl! Congrats! Plans for your aviation future?

[@maineaviationvideos6759]

Omg This is all I hear on the news, TARMAC TARMAC TARMAC.

[@gherthort]

Exactly its a ramp not a tarmac

[@maineaviationvideos6759]

ikr! The news is not the resource for aviation you people, if you want REAL good info go to an official aviation news website.

[@supercaddy1239]

I cringe every time I hear tarmac

[@maineaviationvideos6759]

Same dude

[@spensert4933]

Tarmac (short for tarmacadam) is a road surface material patented in 1901 in the UK. It is an improvement on the surface developed in the 1820’s. Calling a taxiway or runway “the tarmac” is like calling it “the asphalt” or “the reinforced concrete.” It makes absolutely no sense and causes confusion.

[@radar536]

Maggie was born a pilot. Congrats, Maggie.

[@dolphinszz2291]

Good for her. I’d do the same. I cannot wait to get my PPL and do my first solo flight.

[@youandiryan]

She is an absolutely excellent pilot. This was when she was 17 years old. It is now 4 years later so she would be 21 and probably a full-blown certified pilot

[@zacharytaylor190]

I dont think this was her first solo per se, but knstead her first solo cross country. That is usually done about 5-6 flights after the first solo where I am.

[@stevenuribe7267]

1:03 “under the hood” 🤔this is a car now?