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Earlene E. Clarke Thomas
Coverage of Earlene E. Clarke Thomas in the Nexus archive.
- Video shows aftermath of plane crash injuring 2 in Pembroke Pines
A Cessna C172P plane crash in Pembroke Pines injured two women, Vanessa Ledo and Earlene E. Clarke Thomas. A witness, Nathan Gansert, assisted in rescuing them. Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo suggested engine failure as a likely cause, while the Federal Aviation Administration has not yet released investigation findings.
- ‘You saved my girls': Man honored for heroic actions after Pembroke Pines plane crash
Nathan Gansert was honored by Pembroke Pines for aiding two women after a Cessna C172P plane crash on May 29. The pilot, Vanessa Ledo, and student pilot, Earlene E. Clarke Thomas, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Gansert received a Civilian Special Recognition Award for his actions.