St. Louis Library Event

Yesterday I was invited to participate in a local author event at the library. It’s always good to get out and do some promotion. Below are a few photos taken at the event.

NBC Documentary on Aircraft Ditchings

I was recently interviewed for a one hour documentary on aircraft ditchings that will be aired on MSNBC in July. The story of ALM flight 980 will be told as part of the overall story.

35 Miles From Shore is a finalist in an award competition

My book 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980 is a finalist in the Redaerviews.com 2008 literary awards competition. My book was nominated in the Nonfiction/History category. Click here for a complete listing of the finalists.

US Airways Ditching

The ditching of the A320 in New York has drawn attention to the story I tell in 35 Miles From Shore. I’ve had reporters actually calling me