Jay Schwartz
Coverage of Jay Schwartz in the Nexus archive.
- Good Samaritan who helped rescue 2 survivors of small plane crash in Pembroke Pines honored by city leaders
Pembroke Pines officials honored Nathan Gansert for rescuing two women after a small plane crash near North Perry Airport. The plane, part of a flight school, crashed due to engine failure, flipping into a ditch near a psychiatric hospital. Gansert assisted the survivors while city leaders called for improved airport safety.
- Good samaritan honored for helping survivors of plane crash near North Perry Airport
Nathan Gansert, a Good Samaritan, was honored for rescuing two people from a plane crash near North Perry Airport. The aircraft, operated by Blue Sky flight school, experienced engine failure during takeoff on May 29, leading to an emergency landing. Both survivors, a student pilot and flight instructor, are recovering.
- Small plane crashes on psychiatric hospital campus near North Perry Airport; 2 hospitalized
A small plane crashed on the campus of South Florida State Hospital near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, injuring two women who were hospitalized. The Cessna 172P, registered to Blue Sky Aviation and operated by Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz, experienced engine failure before the crash. Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo criticized the frequency of such incidents at the airport.