Harrison Ford's 'textbook landing' saved his life

The 72-year-old star suffered "multiple gashes" to his head when he grounded his two-seater vintage World War II training plane on Penmar Golf Course in Venice, Los Angeles, and his quick reactions ensured he cheated death.

The actor made an emergency radio call requesting an "immediate return" because his engine had "failed" and while he was cleared for landing, he didn't make it to the runway.