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Into the Wild

Apr 6, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Mackenzie's Flight

  • Mackenzie Morgan, a 17-year-old aspiring pilot, embarked on her final solo cross-country flight.
  • Despite a military plane crash closing off her intended route, she confidently took a modified path.
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Early Legs and Complications

  • Mackenzie successfully completed the first two legs of her flight, texting updates to her instructor and mother.
  • However, a forest fire and smoky conditions complicated her journey.
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Growing Concern and Search Begins

  • Mackenzie's parents and instructor, Bobby Powers, grew worried when she didn't arrive as scheduled.
  • Bobby initiated a search, facing a fuel shortage but determined to find Mackenzie.
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