“The Plane Went Silent at 30,000 Feet — Until an 11-Year-Old Girl Took the Pilot’s Seat”

rush up toward them. Some prayed. Some held hands. Some simply closed their eyes, unable to watch. Patricia stood in the cockpit doorway, her hand over her mouth, watching an 11-year-old girl attempt the impossible.

At 500 ft, Mia began the final phase, the flare. This was the most critical moment. Too high and the plane would stall and drop hard. Too continue reading …