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11. According to the article, the student already has her license.

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 08:49 PM

Jul 8

She just didn't have a great deal of flight experience.

The unnamed student pilot, who held a license but had limited flying experience, described the moment in detail.

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Student Pilot Forced to Land Plane After Instructor Jumps Out Mid-Flight [View all] WhiteTara Jul 8 OP

That is one strange story. LisaL Jul 8 #1

I've never flown a plane BannonsLiver Jul 8 #5

oh yeah that's it WarGamer Jul 8 #8

Maybe he trusted the student to land it... lame54 Jul 8 #13

Damn............... Lovie777 Jul 8 #2

Cruel first. Frightening dlilafae Jul 8 #3

now she's ready for her pilots license WhiteTara Jul 8 #6

According to the article, the student already has her license. Totally Tunsie Jul 8 #11

Sorry, but what a selfish ASS. Maru Kitteh Jul 8 #4

Seems to be a worldwide pattern. Brenda Jul 8 #9

How terrified she must have been. 3catwoman3 Jul 8 #12