BA crash co-pilot John Coward is hailed a hero

Pilot John Coward successfully landed flight BA38 at Heathrow after an engine failure. Despite not being trained for such emergencies during landing, Coward's basic airmanship and quick thinking allowed him to glide the plane safely, narrowly avoiding disaster. The incident lasted about 45 seconds, with the plane landing short of the runway. Coward's actions were initially unrecognized, but he was later acknowledged for his remarkable handling of the situation. His family expressed pride in his achievement.

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