This Ted Smith Aerostar 601 fell victim to corroded debris in its fuel system shortly after takeoff, causing the right engine to fail. Even after feathering the failed engine, the pilot was unable to maintain altitude but managed to put it down in a field not far from the departure airport. Both he and his passenger walked away from this accident without injury.
Knowing how we respond to fear can help prevent panic, and turn a bad situation into one with a favorable outcome. 
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