A United Airlines pilot helped evacuate 300 people from Maui to the mainland US, per CBS Colorado.
While on vacation, he volunteered to fly a plane that was left without a pilot.
A United Airlines pilot volunteered to help about 300 people escape Maui's raging wildfires, working during his vacation to pilot a plane out, according to CBS Colorado.
This was when Eckelkamp volunteered, making it clear that he was ready and available to fly, the news outlet said.
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesAccording to CBS Colorado, Eckelkamp ultimately flew the plane to the mainland US, helping some 300 people escape the fires.
Persons:
Vince Eckelkamp, Kathy Eckelkamp, Eckelkamp, Justin Sullivan
Organizations:
United Airlines, CBS, Morning, CBS Colorado, Kahului, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Associated Press, Airlines
Locations:
Maui, CBS Colorado, Hawaii, Kula , Hawaii