Harrison Ford is all over the news this week, as he survived a terrifying plane crash and walked away - thankfully - more or less unscathed. Though he suffered what is reportedly some broken bones and deep cuts, that is far better news that it could have been. The crash shocked the entertainment world, but word from Ford's publicist is that the 72 year old film legend will make a full recovery. His son, Ben, has stated that Ford is "battered, but OK!" Many are calling Ford a hero following the crash. Others are talking about how lucky he was to have survived. Both are no doubt correct. The crash took place Thursday, shortly after Ford took off from Santa Monica Airport, piloting a vintage World War 2 plane, a 1942 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR. Ford, the plane's only occupant, reported engine trouble shortly after take-off, and radioed to air traffic control that he was heading back immediately. However, the plane didn't co-operate, and Ford was forced to make an emergency landing on a nearby golf course, clipping a tree on the way down. Luckily, Harrison Ford is an experienced pilot who owns multiple planes and has been flying them and helicopters for years. This is also far from the first time Ford has cheated death - and far from the first time Ford has been hailed as a hero. Lets now take a closer look at some of these incidents - namely, four times Harrison Ford has cheated death, and four times he has been a real-life hero!
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
