British pilot rescued after mayday call

A British pilot who crashed into the ocean during a solo flight was rescued near the Dominican Republic.

Sun, 17 Feb, 2008 - 10:15

A British pilot who crashed into the ocean during a solo flight was rescued near the Dominican Republic.

Maurice Kirk, 62, issued a mayday call yesterday before his plane went down about 75 miles northwest of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

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