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Rescuers recall East Hampton plane crash

Originally published: August 27, 2012 7:27 AM
Updated: August 27, 2012 10:12 PM
By JOHN VALENTI AND MITCHELL FREEDMAN john.valenti@newsday.com,mitch.freedman@newsday.com

Craig Schum, of Brooklyn, recalls the plane crash

Craig Schum, of Brooklyn, recalls the plane crash at East Hampton Airport and pulling out one of the victims. Videojournalist: James Carbone and News 12 (Aug. 27, 2012) (August 27, 2012 10:28 PM)

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Craig Schum knew he had to act fast after a small plane crashed and caught fire at East Hampton Airport.

A female passenger was lying unconscious inside the M20C Mooney on Sunday. The pilot was walking around, but seemed dazed.

The Wainscott bread baker, who had heard the crash from the roadway, scaled a chain-link fence, ran over to the plane and quickly pulled the woman out.

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