Michael Hudson

Plane crash survivor hopes he will be able to fly back soon

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 10/12/2012 - 8:26pm

The family of a Devon man who survived a triple fatal crash in Antigua are attempting to fly him back to the UK.

As reported by The Exeter Daily, Michael Hudson, 23, who is understood to be from Teignmouth, suffered broken bones, cuts and bruises but is said to be recovering well in hospital on the island.

A police spokesman on Antigua told The Exeter Daily that it was hoped Mr Hudson would be well enough to fly soon.

"His father is with him and is taking care of things," said the officer.

"They plan to fly him back as soon as he is well enough to travel...

UK EXCLUSIVE: Devon man survives triple fatal plane crash

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 10/12/2012 - 4:16pm

EMERGENCY crews say they are amazed a Devon man survived a plane crash in which three people died.

Michael Hudson is recovering in hospital after the nine-seater Fly Montserrat aircraft he was a passenger in came down shortly after take-off in Antigua.

The pilot, Captain Jason Forbes and 29-year-old Annya Duncan, of Jamaica, were killed on impact.

The other passenger, 57-year-old Sandrama Poligadu, of Guyana, was taken to hospital but died shortly after.

Mr Hudson is understood to have suffered a broken leg and arm as well as cuts and bruises.

He is...