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Jul 5, 2025 18 min

Engine Failure at 900 Feet

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In this gripping episode of Runway Life, host Craig Butterworth sits down with Certified Flight Instructor Phil, who shares his real-life experience of an engine failure at only 900 feet AGL. With no time to waste, Phil talks us through how he kept his cool, made split-second decisions, and executed a textbook emergency landing in a field — walking away safe and sound. ✈️ What went wrong? 🧠 What was going through his mind? 🛬 How did his training kick in under pressure? This episode is a must-listen for student pilots, instructors, and aviation fans who want to understand what it’s really like when the engine quits — and how preparation makes all the difference. 📺 Subscribe for more real pilot stories, flight training insights, and aviation news. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #EngineFailure #EmergencyLanding #RunwayLifePodcast #FlightTraining #CFIStories #Aviation

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In this gripping episode of Runway Life, host Craig Butterworth sits down with Certified Flight Instructor Phil, who shares his real-life experience of an engine failure at only 900 feet AGL. With no time to waste, Phil talks us through how he kept his cool, made split-second decisions, and executed a textbook emergency landing in a field — walking away safe and sound. ✈️ What went wrong? 🧠 What was going through his mind? 🛬 How did his training kick in under pressure? This episode is a mus...

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