A story of the sky, a long-awaited dream, and a miracle that made global headlines.
Damir Yusupov never imagined he would one day be hailed as a hero. As a child, he dreamed of flying and was certain he would follow in the footsteps of his aviator father, but fate seemed to have other plans. As the years passed, even those closest to him lost hope. Yet, Damir persevered and ultimately fulfilled his dream of becoming an airline pilot. In August 2019, his courage and skill saved 233 lives when he safely landed a plane in a cornfield after a complete engine failure.