Ejected But Not Broken | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Ernest Washington, a 55-year-old aviation dreamer, took a wild tumble Sunday when his ultralight plane flipped after a rough landing—ejecting him and breaking his hip. Despite the crash, he’s out of surgery and aiming for full recovery. His lifelong passion? Building and flying a custom ultralight—no license needed, just pure sky-high joy. A self-taught pilot via flight simulators, he believes everyone should chase that airborne rush. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s still investigating, but Ernest’s not letting one crash dim his skybound spirit. Some dreams? Worth every bump. Listen in…