Pilot, 2 Children Rescued After Plane Crashes in Alaska Lake

A pilot and two children were rescued after surviving approximately 12 hours on the wing of their crashed Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser on Tustumena Lake, Alaska. The trio, who are family members, were reported overdue on Sunday night before their wreckage was discovered by a good Samaritan, Terry Godes, on Monday morning. Godes alerted authorities after spotting them alive and responsive on the plane's wing. They were then rescued by the Alaska Army National Guard and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, as Tustumena Lake is known for its hazardous conditions. The pilot's father expressed gratitude for the community's response and support during the search.