Eastern Airlines Plane Crashes With No Fatalities, Franklin D Roosevelt Jr Accepts Commission In Navy

A Miami to New York flight crashed in Florida's marshland due to severe weather, but all 16 occupants survived without fatal injuries. The pilots were praised for their skill in managing the situation. Separately, Franklin D Roosevelt Jr., son of the President, joined the Naval Service as a reserve officer for training.

What did the passengers praise about the pilots?

What position does Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. hold in the Naval Service?