John David and Abbie Duggar thanks 'God's protection' as they break silence after terrifying plane crash

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John David Duggar has thanked "God's protection" after breaking his silence over an emergency landing he was forced to perform in 2021.

The former reality star and his wife Abbie were on board the plane at the time.MORE: Counting On's Jana Duggar shocks fans with outfit choice"An emergency landing or any kind of plane crash is a scary thing, but it’s exactly what pilots are trained for," the 32-year-old, the twin brother of Jana, shared. "We are so thankful for God’s protection, as we all walked away without injuries when this happened last October."WATCH: Duggar family spend time together for Father's DayHe continued in a statement shared with Celebuzz: "We so appreciate the love and care so many have expressed toward us."John David is a licensed pilot.

Their daughter Grace was not on board.MORE: Everything you need to know about the Duggar family weddingsMORE: Jinger Duggar reveals sweet bond with older sisters after shocking family dramaThe incident took place on 29 October outside Waverly, Tennessee.The sheriff's department previously shared that the 911 dispatcher alleged John David called in the crash, citing "double engine failure" before landing the plane in a field.

John David and Abbie were both on boardJohn David was piloting a Piper PA-30 which belonged to Medic Corps, a non-profit organization that deploys aircrafts to provide emergency medical care during mass-casualty disasters.