Pilot Dies, Passenger Lands King Air
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wrote on 11 May 2020, 12:37 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:26 last edited by
Wow... just wow.
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wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:30 last edited by
Did they have him pay extra for privilege of piloting?
Oh wait, it’s not Qatar Airlines.
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wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:38 last edited by
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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wrote on 11 May 2020, 13:43 last edited by
Hat tip to Gryphon for that one, by the way.
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wrote on 11 May 2020, 14:30 last edited by
What a tension builder. Sounds like he was near tears after the landing. Can't blame him.
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wrote on 11 May 2020, 18:05 last edited by
Wow indeed, that simulation was really helpful too. My heart was pounding!
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wrote on 12 May 2020, 00:03 last edited by
Ok, I watched the whole thing. Fascinating, the calm under pressure all around is the stuff of true heroes.
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Ok, I watched the whole thing. Fascinating, the calm under pressure all around is the stuff of true heroes.
wrote on 12 May 2020, 00:15 last edited by@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.
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wrote on 12 May 2020, 04:39 last edited by
Great video