The 11 year old girl who survived the plane crash last week near Beaver Island is alive because of her father, Mike, who shielded her during the crash. Laney Purdue’s mother, Christina said in a statement that her daughter’s final memory of the accident was her Dad, who was famous for his bear hugs, squeezing her tight before the crash. Originally reported to be in critical condition, Laney suffered broken bones and other injuries, and is now in stable condition at a children’s hospital in Grand Rapids. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Laney and her family.