16 Year Old Survives 2nd Plane Crash

A 16 year old high school basketball player, who has already committed to play for Michigan when he graduates, survived his second plane crash.  He is in critical condition and the next 24-48 hours are the most critical.  The rest of his family perished in the crash.Austin Hatch is only 16 years old.  A top basketball player for his high school and as a junior has already committed to play for the University of Michigan when he graduates.  Provided he pulls

through his injuries.

This kid has lost everyone.  It's going to be a long road emotionally not just physically.  In 2003 he lost his mother and two siblings when the plane his dad was flying crashed and exploded.  His dad threw him out of a window but couldn't save the rest of the family.

Now eight years later there has been a 2nd crash in which his dad and step mom both died.  Again he survived, but is in critical condition at this time.  The next few hours are the most critical.

Most of us will never be in one plane crash much less two and survive them both.  His family friends say he never talked about the first crash but just moved on with his life.  This one will be even more tough, he has now lost everyone in his family. That's a lot of tragedy for a 16 year old to handle.

"Prayers" for a speedy recovery;  "Hope" for him to realize his dream of playing for Michigan!