He took that chance and landed his jet safely. When he looked at his plane later, he was stunned to see that it had been so badly damaged in the collision that there was only half of it left. What is particularly striking about the story is the focus that this man had on his family during the ordeal. His resolve not to leave them influenced the choices that he made through the situation, which in turn had a significant impact on his successful landing. Although the situation of the story is unique, this triumph of the human spirit in spite of the formidable circumstances that surround it, is not.
Human beings have the most remarkable potential to transcend insurmountable odds.
In many true stories in which the protagonist managed to defy death, escape from captivity, or hold onto sanity and survive the moment, it was the focus on what lay beyond the situation that got them through. These type of anecdotes may be repeated in different guises, but there is a stronger lesson to be learned that can be utilised in a multitude of situations that face us on a daily basis. With a bit of foresight, a leaning towards common sense and the application of the wisdom we all possess, we can certainly use the knowledge gained to our best advantage. The majority of us have acknowledged this risk and dealt with it to a certain extent. We then get busy with getting on with life as it is.