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Pilot Dies, Passenger Lands King Air

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    George K
    wrote on 11 May 2020, 12:37 last edited by
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    The passenger did have experience in a Cessna and did have his license (I believe expired). He was flying with his family, and sitting in the co-pilot's seat for the trip. Had he been in back they would have gone down.

    Link to video

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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      Improviso
      wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:26 last edited by
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      Wow... just wow.

      We have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences.
      Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on.

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        LuFins Dad
        wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:30 last edited by
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        Did they have him pay extra for privilege of piloting?

        Oh wait, it’s not Qatar Airlines.

        The Brad

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          Rich
          wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:38 last edited by
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          Holy crap....I turned it on, mostly anticipating skimming through to the end.

          Nope.

          Had to listen to every bit. There's something about hearing someone try and keep their emotions in check enough so they can clearly communicate....You just know he wants to flip out.

          Impressive stuff.

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            George K
            wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:43 last edited by
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            Hat tip to Gryphon for that one, by the way.

            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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              brenda
              wrote on 11 May 2020, 14:30 last edited by
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              What a tension builder. Sounds like he was near tears after the landing. Can't blame him.

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                89th
                wrote on 11 May 2020, 18:05 last edited by
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                Wow indeed, that simulation was really helpful too. My heart was pounding!

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                  Loki
                  wrote on 12 May 2020, 00:03 last edited by
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                  Ok, I watched the whole thing. Fascinating, the calm under pressure all around is the stuff of true heroes.

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                    12 May 2020, 00:03

                    Ok, I watched the whole thing. Fascinating, the calm under pressure all around is the stuff of true heroes.

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                    George K
                    wrote on 12 May 2020, 00:15 last edited by
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                    @Loki said in Pilot Dies, Passenger Lands King Air:

                    Ok, I watched the whole thing. Fascinating, the calm under pressure all around is the stuff of true heroes.

                    When I got the link from Gryphon, I thought, "Yeah, well, whatever."

                    Then I started watching and listening. Gripping is an understatement.

                    I'm reminded of a description from Tom Wolfe's "The Right Stuff" where he talks about test pilots and how remarkably calm they were under the most horrible of circumstances.

                    "I've tried A. I've tried B. Nothing seems to be working. Do you have any other suggestions?"

                    These guys never lost it, up to that last moment when they augured into the deck.

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                      xenon
                      wrote on 12 May 2020, 04:39 last edited by
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                      Great video

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