American Pilot Major Taj Sareen Goes Down With His Plane, Saving 100s Of Civilians American Marine Corps pilot Major Taj Sareen had a decision to make as his plane failed him. What he did deserves Americas upmost respect. He is a true hero. His plane was going straight for civilian territory along the English countryside. He had time to either eject, and live, or steer away from the civilians and crash with is plane. I think you can guess what his choice was. Karen Miles-Holdaway, who witnessed the crash from her backyard, told the Watton Swaffham Times that the pilot appeared to purposely steer away from the houses before the jet crashed. Free Beacon The courageous people that serve our country deserve our respect, and much more. This man was a hero and a true patriot. What is the first thought that comes to mind when you think of this man? Comment below. 