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March 29, 2012
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surprised.

"He's a great guy. I think he's maybe one of the best son-in-laws I could have. I mean he'd give you the shirt off his back if you want it," Kostal said.

The mother-in-law of Dowd says he doesn't want to be considered a hero, and that she's not surprised he acted cool under pressure.

Ruth Ann Kostal says he hasn't been able to come home yet because he's still being interviewed by federal authorities in New York.

Dowd is an Ohio native who still lives in his hometown of Salem. FAA records show he was a certified flight
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