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The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Solo Flight Gone Wrong: Sheryl Ramstad's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph | E187

The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Bleav + Kaycee McIntosh + Julie Henningsen

Society & Culture, Halloween, Wilderness, True Crime, Nature, National, Crime, Documentary

4.0606 Ratings

🗓️ 13 October 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Student pilot Sheryl Ramstad's first solo flight ended in a devastating crash that left her with severe burns covering most of her body. Hear how this former attorney transformed her trauma into purpose, becoming a nurse for burn survivors while conquering marathons and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Transcript

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0:00.0

You know what's worse than being stranded on a mountain with no food?

0:03.9

Uh, listening to ads when you're trying to escape reality?

0:07.8

Exactly. That's why we've got you covered on Patreon.

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0:15.5

And for a few bucks more, get ad-free listening plus early access to our disaster strikes episodes.

0:22.2

Because when disaster hits in the middle of nowhere, you'll want the story first.

0:27.1

Head to patreon.com and search Crux True Survival Stories.

0:32.4

Your future survival depends on it.

0:34.9

Okay, maybe not literally, but your listening experience definitely will.

0:44.7

Hello, survivalists. This is the Crux True Survival Story podcast. I'm Casey McIntosh. And I'm Julie

0:51.8

Henningson. And we are medical professionals with a passion for wilderness survival.

0:56.0

Join us as we explore real life survival stories and the critical moments that determine their outcomes.

1:02.0

Buckle up. Adventure awaits. Let's dive into this week's story.

1:06.0

Welcome back to the Krux True Survival Stories.

1:13.1

I'm your host, Julie Henningson.

1:23.4

Before we dive into today's episode, I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to listener Phil Hall, who generously sent us some wonderful Grama Gatewood t-shirts.

1:26.7

Phil were just as inspired by Grandma Gatewood as you are.

1:28.9

And listeners, if you haven't listened to episode 181 yet, I highly recommend it. Phil also reminded us of an important truth. Sometimes bad

1:36.6

decisions make the best survival stories. Today's episode is particularly special. We're sharing an

1:43.7

incredible airplane crash survival story

1:46.4

that was not the result of a bad decision. In fact, this survival story might have ended in

1:51.9

tragedy had it not been for some good decisions and perhaps a touch of divine intervention.

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