John Wayne Airport
Coverage of John Wayne Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Small plane makes emergency landing on Huntington Beach shoreline
A small Piper PA-28 Cherokee plane made an emergency landing on Huntington Beach shoreline after the pilot reported an engine issue. The pilot, Mike Bremner, and one other person on board safely evacuated without injuries. The plane, branded with ElderAbuseAirForce.com, is associated with a nonprofit organization focused on elder dignity.
- Small plane makes emergency landing on sand, stunning beachgoers at Huntington State Beach
A small plane with an engine issue made an emergency landing on Huntington State Beach in front of stunned onlookers. The pilot, Mike Bremner, reported the problem after departing from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana. No injuries were reported.
- Military veteran’s painful walk across airport tarmac sparks strangers to raise over $135K
A U.S. Navy veteran struggling to walk due to chronic knee pain sparked a viral video at John Wayne Airport, leading to over $135,000 in donations for his medical expenses and care for his 90-year-old mother. The fundraiser, initiated after passenger Lacinda Thackeray shared the footage, highlights public support for the veteran's financial and health challenges.
- Traveler raises $100K for airport refueler saving money for surgery, mother's care
A traveler raised over $100,000 for James Blair, an aircraft refueler at John Wayne Airport, to support his 90-year-old mother's care and save for knee surgery. Blair's co-worker connected him with LaCinda Thackeray, who started the fundraiser after noticing his struggle at work.