Saturday, June 14, 2014

Indian-American boy fighting for life after plane crash

Los Angeles: An 8-year-old Indian-American boy, who wanted to be a pilot, is fighting for his life after a deadly plane crash that killed the pilot.

Sebastian Joshua Grewal underwent a second surgery to relieve pressure on his brain on Tuesday, after recovered in critical condition from Monday's crash in Hesperia, California, The Los Angeles Times reported.

The 47-year-old pilot, identified by Los Angeles Fire Department as Brian Lee, died in the accident.
Lee, a paramedic, was flying the plane carrying Grewal while off duty. Lee died from the injuries he sustained.

Sebastian, who was pulled from the wreckage in critical condition, is described by his father as wanting to be a pilot.

"He is fighting very hard to live as we speak. Looking at the wreckage of the plane, it's a miracle that he is still alive," Josh Grewal told the Daily Press.
12/06/14 PTI/Business Standard
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