Hampton University senior overcomes plane crash to earn naval aviation contract

Hampton University senior overcomes plane crash to earn naval aviation contract

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) - Ashton Burton, a senior at Hampton University, has dreamed of taking to the skies since he was in high school. After years of training and dedication, that dream is coming true.  Burton is a college student currently enrolled with Rick Aviation in Newport News. He's been flying planes since he was in high school and has pursued his dream of becoming a pilot for years. “I had a mentor. He gave me the opportunity to go up to …