17-Year-Old Flies Again After Crash Landing During First Solo Flight

After losing a wheel, young pilot Maggie Taraska regained her composure to make a emergency landing on a grassy field, and walked away unscathed. Now, just five days later, she's getting back into the cockpit. Maggie will be flying alongside her instructor, John Singleton, who was instrumental in guiding her to a safe landing during the emergency. After about 30 minutes in the air, Maggie landed her plane safely. She was all smiles as her dad welcomed her back to the ground. #InsideEdition

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  • @squeedum4893
    @squeedum4893 Жыл бұрын

    From what I saw, Maggie didn't crash land her plane. She successfully landed without proper landing gear. Amazing job, Maggie. And incredible job to Mr. Singleton.

  • @TomSFox

    @TomSFox

    Жыл бұрын

    Landing a plane without proper landing gear generally destroys the plane.

  • @Thomas998822

    @Thomas998822

    Жыл бұрын

    You must be fun at parties

  • @TomSFox

    @TomSFox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Thomas998822 I guess you attend the kind of parties where they don’t like factual statements.

  • @AccidentallyOnPurpose

    @AccidentallyOnPurpose

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TomSFoxActually, it was only damaged, it was repaired and went back in the air.

  • @AccidentallyOnPurpose

    @AccidentallyOnPurpose

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, idk if you'd call it a crash, although she went off the runway at some point. It's more like an emergency landing.

  • @googleisshittoss
    @googleisshittoss5 жыл бұрын

    The original audio was amazing..She was clearly scared witless at first...but seemed to grow in confidence a little bit as the time approached to land. Possibly the most incredible piece of audio footage i've ever listened to...incredible young woman

  • @ldnwholesale8552

    @ldnwholesale8552

    4 жыл бұрын

    When her instructor came on air she settled right down. Having someone you know and trust made life a lot easier.

  • @No1sonuk

    @No1sonuk

    3 жыл бұрын

    They had her circling for a while - I wonder if that was so she had time to calm down.

  • @Darryl_Frost

    @Darryl_Frost

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@No1sonuk yes it is, but it is also the best way, if you have time you take time, it gives her time to process it and to settle down, and rehearse it in your mind a few times. They had lots of fuel and daylight. It's heart warming to watch, and heart wrenching at first too.

  • @MIGBMWLOVER

    @MIGBMWLOVER

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@No1sonuk that and to contact the flight school so someone she knew guide her safely to the ground.

  • @schoolyouall

    @schoolyouall

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@No1sonuk also to used out the fuel so in case of landing like this, due to friction with ground the plane can catch fire. So the less fuel the safer for everyone

  • @arnoldxd
    @arnoldxd Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Both her parents air force veterans. Pretty badass.

  • @avivamae5171
    @avivamae51715 жыл бұрын

    Found this after listening to the whole back and forth between her and her instructor and I'm so happy she's still at it. Amazing young woman!

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak5 жыл бұрын

    You get back from where you fell. This girl is amazing!

  • @im.just.beatrice

    @im.just.beatrice

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @mynameisaj8500

    @mynameisaj8500

    3 жыл бұрын

    get out now

  • @Cameron-bp5dl

    @Cameron-bp5dl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mynameisaj8500 What??

  • @realsmollbean

    @realsmollbean

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Cameron-bp5dl this guy comments everywhere and everyone is sick of him

  • @Cameron-bp5dl

    @Cameron-bp5dl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@realsmollbean Oh, Lol

  • @kevjtnbtmglr
    @kevjtnbtmglr2 жыл бұрын

    She was afraid, but she remained in control. That is called bravery. I hope she becomes a flying instructor.

  • @VMeGaMRedZV
    @VMeGaMRedZV5 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to hear she's going to continue flying the plane after that incident. If such thing ever occurred again (hopefully not) she have gained some experience on how to land the plane with no problem and without fear. ✈

  • @asielmilian38

    @asielmilian38

    5 жыл бұрын

    VMeGaMRedZV I respect for her.

  • @punishmint

    @punishmint

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same but I would still have some flex tape on hand

  • @rjwtorres

    @rjwtorres

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's the best case scenario because now she knows as long as she comes out alive it's ok, there's no fear of wrecking the plane. Safety first, issues arrive anyways, my life is worth more than equipment or that corn Field.

  • @CarGuyz16

    @CarGuyz16

    5 жыл бұрын

    She now has experience for her next (hopefully never) gear up landing

  • @samuelseidel6148

    @samuelseidel6148

    4 жыл бұрын

    NonyaBusiness! “They said I wouldn’t have a gear up landing if I bought a fixed gear, well that changed the day the wind blew me upside down”

  • @snowtime5500
    @snowtime55003 жыл бұрын

    "Landed on a grassy field...." Huh...no! She landed right on the runway then skidded off the runway because of the missing wheel.

  • @BrandonHelmuth

    @BrandonHelmuth

    2 жыл бұрын

    the media never lets a fact get in the way of making something as dramatic as possible

  • @enveigh
    @enveigh5 жыл бұрын

    *_Meanwhile I'm struggling to get out of bed for school in the morning_*

  • @boratb258

    @boratb258

    3 жыл бұрын

    All you need is a passion, something you love or work towards to motivate you.

  • @Aligatorxx3

    @Aligatorxx3

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Alpha male feminist looool agreed

  • @juliabarbesange3688
    @juliabarbesange36882 жыл бұрын

    Recently did my first solo, and I can’t even imagine how scared she was. poor girl!🥺 Major props to you for getting back in the air so quickly!! You’re a badass😎

  • @No1sonuk

    @No1sonuk

    2 жыл бұрын

    My mum was stuck in a lift for a while once. When the fireman got her out, the first thing he did was take her up and down in another lift. He said "If you don't do this now, you'll never want to go in another lift!"

  • @DavidStruveDesigns
    @DavidStruveDesigns Жыл бұрын

    It's _so_ nice to finally be able to put a face to the name after all this time!! :D Maggie is such a sweetheart, an absolute _rockstar_ and will no doubt go on to have an amazing time piloting aircraft for many decades to come!! I can't believe it's already been over 4 years since this incident - I still get a lump in my throat any time I encounter the original footage and that scared little "okay" early on during the situation, but my pride in Maggie just soars as I hear the confidence return to her voice! SO happy she kept flying and didn't let it put her off!

  • @ryanm7263
    @ryanm72632 жыл бұрын

    These kind of experiences forge great pilots. Maggie now has an advantage other new pilots don't: she has already proven herself capable of handling an emergency.

  • @expansionone

    @expansionone

    Жыл бұрын

    she the pilot you want to see in the cockpit of an commercial airliner

  • @imnotteambra6609
    @imnotteambra66095 жыл бұрын

    So much courage in that young lady FLY ON!

  • @havingfun1968
    @havingfun19685 жыл бұрын

    She's my HERO!!! What did most of you do at the age of 17??? If you never landed a plane you know that one wrong move and you DIE. What she did is amazing and as a Former Marine Corps Combat Pilot, she can fly with us any day of the week. Semper Fidelis, Captain T, U.S.M.C.

  • @StephenDPRK
    @StephenDPRK4 жыл бұрын

    An absolutely brilliant job by Maggie, her instructor and the tower controller. Demonstrates how important training is. Listen to the whole audio to hear how everyone worked as a team to achieve the excellent result they did. Coincidentally, I had an minor engine fire on my first cross country solo, just didn't realise it until I landed and couldn't restart the aircraft. Hats off to you young lady, aviation needs more pilots like you !

  • @irisfields1659

    @irisfields1659

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @bonanzaman100
    @bonanzaman1003 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job!! Her tone sure changed when she had someone familiar talking to her on the radio. Her flying for a while after the wheel fell off was a great thing for her, she got composed and realized she could do it. A story that will last her a lifetime.

  • @chrismacdonald.6295
    @chrismacdonald.6295 Жыл бұрын

    Only found this on my home page after watching Maggie`s distressing flight. So happy to see her again and glad she got back to doing something she loves. I’m a male but still managed to get quite emotional with both videos. Glad you guys followed this up.

  • @bryanasher6245
    @bryanasher62453 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great job Maggie! I watched the audio from your landing, and the composure you gained with this ordeal. You should be extremely proud of yourself!!

  • @songmaster9308
    @songmaster93085 жыл бұрын

    I'm here fromVASAviation where I first saw a video about Maggie, future Air Force pilot :)

  • @robertmcglinchey3347

    @robertmcglinchey3347

    5 жыл бұрын

    Song Master - “Captain Maggie” wants to be Navy Pilot. I listen to ATC stream for Beverly Tower - her voice is strong and firm now. Perfect takeoffs and landings

  • @shonix123

    @shonix123

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hope she dont do air force! Flying for killing people! Better if she fly commercial for giving people their dreams and hopes!

  • @psycho.dad5252

    @psycho.dad5252

    5 жыл бұрын

    future raptor driver.

  • @RRRRobbbb

    @RRRRobbbb

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome channel. So much quality content.

  • @Warblaster

    @Warblaster

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, me too! Running through a third box of tissues! ;D

  • @sonyasloan7526
    @sonyasloan75265 жыл бұрын

    What a amazing brave young lady!!! Bravo to her parents!!!

  • @wadessirenvideos6750
    @wadessirenvideos67502 жыл бұрын

    Glad to know this girl survived an emergency crash landing, and she had the courage to try again with the help of a flight instructor. I hope she becomes a flight instructor herself. She can share what she has learned with others. Not everyone can fly an airplane, but everyone should have a basic understanding of how challenging it is to learn about being a pilot. This video spreads awareness, not just about flying, but about getting help and inspiration to not give up on what's important to you, especially right after things go wrong. I have been uplifted by hearing about this girl's courage to try flying again, despite the misadventure she had a few days before. This setback did not make her quit, she just needed some extra help just as many people do when learning a new skill.

  • @86FxBdyCpe
    @86FxBdyCpe2 жыл бұрын

    Good for you Maggie. Takes a lot of courage to get up there at such a young age, in the first place, let alone after an incident like that.

  • @MrBrightlight66
    @MrBrightlight664 жыл бұрын

    So glad she got back flying so soon after her misdventure. Way to go young lady.

  • @alexgolovchenko3791
    @alexgolovchenko37913 жыл бұрын

    Now that's the way you do it! Way to go, young lady! Not too many people on the planet could tell a true story like yours. 😎👍

  • @crewmax4240
    @crewmax42405 жыл бұрын

    Listening to the coms, she calmed way down when her instructor keyed up. Great job!

  • @djwashx
    @djwashx3 жыл бұрын

    Im glad she continued so proud of Maggie!!!!!

  • @tomburbridge1114
    @tomburbridge11142 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I have a bad day I watch this. Great help, great instruction and Awesome student!! If you think life cant get any worse watch this. True professionals !! As john says just go back to basics, has helped me many times over the years. You Rock Maggie!!

  • @chacham.9154
    @chacham.91543 жыл бұрын

    I just watched her communication just before clicking this video. Love you, Maggie

  • @RRAMJET82
    @RRAMJET825 жыл бұрын

    She is A great girl that handled A dangerous situation like the pro she will be.

  • @MrStreetLifeArre
    @MrStreetLifeArre4 жыл бұрын

    Captain Maggie the legend!! 🙌🙌

  • @edmongeyt
    @edmongeyt2 жыл бұрын

    nothing like mom and dad looking over and making sure you're ok :)

  • @TheGiokink
    @TheGiokink3 жыл бұрын

    Brave lady, well done!!!!

  • @irisfields1659
    @irisfields16592 жыл бұрын

    It's unreal how Maggie turned pro in minutes.God bless the atc and John for getting her down ✈️✈️✈️💯🤩✌️🇱🇷

  • @josearturogarza5114
    @josearturogarza51145 жыл бұрын

    *Off We go into the wild blue yonder, flying high into the sun* ✈🌞

  • @AngelPerez-dw8ou

    @AngelPerez-dw8ou

    5 жыл бұрын

    She aint in the air force boi

  • @daviddowling3171

    @daviddowling3171

    5 жыл бұрын

    José Arturo way to go....be safe up and down there.

  • @AngelPerez-dw8ou

    @AngelPerez-dw8ou

    5 жыл бұрын

    @ Thanks! I guess...

  • @reedermh

    @reedermh

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's her goal, since both her parents were in the Air Force.

  • @afterburner3584
    @afterburner35844 жыл бұрын

    ‘’Ok 😔😭😢’’ ....... poor girl

  • @msbossybritt4003
    @msbossybritt40035 жыл бұрын

    She is a brave soul

  • @stevedeland7048
    @stevedeland70483 жыл бұрын

    You could tell by her voice she was scared but she did a great job and kept her composure and remembered all her training. Listened to everyone on the ground.

  • @christopherlee5584
    @christopherlee55842 жыл бұрын

    OUTSTANDING!!!

  • @SaltyDawg-wu5kr
    @SaltyDawg-wu5kr5 жыл бұрын

    WONDERFULL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MAGGIE. MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A TAILWIND AND BLUE SKIES.

  • @EtopEtim

    @EtopEtim

    4 жыл бұрын

    SALTY DOG A tailwind makes takeoff and landing harder. I’m not sure that’s what you had in mind. 😉

  • @cocasal001
    @cocasal001 Жыл бұрын

    I am a guy, and my eyes watered up when Maggie finally landed safe and sound. God bless!

  • @markmnorcal
    @markmnorcal5 жыл бұрын

    Everyone is standing right beside you Maggie.

  • @DR.ELEKTRIK
    @DR.ELEKTRIK5 жыл бұрын

    So cool! I wish her the best!

  • @AviatorJohn70
    @AviatorJohn708 ай бұрын

    Well done young lady!

  • @a.k.8150
    @a.k.81503 жыл бұрын

    My personal hero: The instructor. He did a brilliant job.

  • @leonardkillgore8537
    @leonardkillgore85372 жыл бұрын

    Maggie is going to continue to develop into an awesome pilot.

  • @johncoleman4084
    @johncoleman4084 Жыл бұрын

    The girl made an amazing landing in a situation put of her control! She will be an excellent pilot! Pressure brings out the strong in this one!

  • @19wael96
    @19wael96 Жыл бұрын

    Well she’s more experienced now after what happened 🎉 good job!

  • @fightmilk8613
    @fightmilk86132 жыл бұрын

    Way to go Maggie! Handled that like a boss.

  • @suzukirider9030
    @suzukirider90303 жыл бұрын

    That girl's a keeper :-)

  • @ellisolus
    @ellisolus5 жыл бұрын

    Brave as hell. I’d never go on a plane again.

  • @donnamarie3617
    @donnamarie36173 жыл бұрын

    Go Maggie, well done girl! You show those boys!

  • @irisfields1659
    @irisfields16592 жыл бұрын

    Another of courage,Good for her🛩😀💟💚

  • @onjofilms
    @onjofilms5 жыл бұрын

    She's flying the wheels off those things. lol, I couldn't resist.

  • @GearHeadBoris
    @GearHeadBoris2 жыл бұрын

    Good job. She's going to be a great pilot. Handled that crash landing like a boss.

  • @4utoxic

    @4utoxic

    7 ай бұрын

    but does she know how to do sandwiches?

  • @michaelmoore2802
    @michaelmoore28026 ай бұрын

    Well done Maggie ! Your the pilot I want flying the plane I'm in. I would also like to say thank you to John...your everything a flight ✈️ instructor should be....well done ❤

  • @allentyson_artist1999
    @allentyson_artist1999 Жыл бұрын

    She had great decision making skills under pressure. I’m sure she will be a great pilot and have a great career!!

  • @ashenmoonclash
    @ashenmoonclash Жыл бұрын

    She has a incredible trainer after listening to his response to her solo emergency!

  • @Badlatitude
    @Badlatitude4 жыл бұрын

    Good on you Maggie!

  • @herveybaysnakecatchers
    @herveybaysnakecatchers3 жыл бұрын

    Good on her to persevere

  • @RetreadPhoto
    @RetreadPhotoАй бұрын

    Awesome story. Such a huge event for first time out solo, and landed it like a champ. Get right back on that horse.

  • @beccadmyamazinglife2212
    @beccadmyamazinglife22125 жыл бұрын

    Wahoo!! You go girl!!

  • @ChuckKeough
    @ChuckKeough5 жыл бұрын

    Would be a hassle to do all those pre-flight inspections... I'd definitely be dead fast. I would just kick the tire, if it didn't fall off I'd tell myself, " ok, we're good to go"

  • @lisawilliams3731

    @lisawilliams3731

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @crzdave2000

    @crzdave2000

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep. Me to. If it starts...fly it!

  • @urmum7461

    @urmum7461

    5 жыл бұрын

    crzdave2000 lmao

  • @rperry9853

    @rperry9853

    5 жыл бұрын

    LOL that made me laugh so hard 😂

  • @stuartgarfatth1448

    @stuartgarfatth1448

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dude, stop convincing you and the world that you'd not cope with an emergency. You're much better that that!.

  • @YoYo-bb4nh
    @YoYo-bb4nh2 жыл бұрын

    Thank God for saving 🙂

  • @naughtyponyracing
    @naughtyponyracing2 жыл бұрын

    She learned the hard way, Now she knows how to deal with an air issue, Good Stuff

  • @hippy1002
    @hippy1002 Жыл бұрын

    Good job, Maggie. You have nerves of steel.. and you regained your presence of min, rather than panic.

  • @bradybrooks2524
    @bradybrooks25245 жыл бұрын

    1: Ramp not tarmac 2:Im pretty sure she landed inside the airport not someone else in a random grassy field ( In the picture you can see an airport light in the wing) 3: Make up your mind, was it a crash landing or an emergency landing 4: It was an emergency landing not crash!

  • @lucasdelgado8255

    @lucasdelgado8255

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Terry Bruce her airplane ate dirt because her right (or left, I don't remember) fell off before landing

  • @lucasdelgado8255

    @lucasdelgado8255

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Terry Bruce I think that's called an emergency or if you prefer, a crash landing after an EMERGENCY

  • @lucasdelgado8255

    @lucasdelgado8255

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Terry Bruce I mean, it was an emergency followed by a crash, if you only say crash it sounds like she did a mistake when she made it the best way she could have done it

  • @Vlaid65
    @Vlaid65 Жыл бұрын

    That's a lot of heart to get right back up there.

  • @8-bitsteve500
    @8-bitsteve5005 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! she's a legend

  • @anwarahmed3232
    @anwarahmed32325 жыл бұрын

    good to hear that she is back in the sky after 5 days.

  • @BabyPiggg
    @BabyPiggg3 жыл бұрын

    Her shivering voice is cute and heartbreaking

  • @davesteadman1226
    @davesteadman1226 Жыл бұрын

    Wasn't her "first" solo flight. It was her first solo "cross country" flight. She did great, either way!!!! Outstanding Maggie!!!!

  • @LeeKobe1
    @LeeKobe13 жыл бұрын

    Well done Maggie! (And CFI!)

  • @Xixingpinghongkongphoey123
    @Xixingpinghongkongphoey1235 жыл бұрын

    Courage at its finest

  • @KevinWBJJ
    @KevinWBJJ Жыл бұрын

    Great work Maggie youre a beast!

  • @michaelcolletti790
    @michaelcolletti7902 жыл бұрын

    I agree with Michael Swader. It was a beautifully executed EMERGENCY LANDING. The title of this video is wrong. There was no crash. Only an excellent EMERGENCY LANDING by an excellent pilot.

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo4 жыл бұрын

    When Maggie lands better with two wheels than I do with three.

  • @TalkingHands308
    @TalkingHands308 Жыл бұрын

    Double and triple check those landing gears Maggie!! lol. Happy she's back to flying, great job on the emergency landing.

  • @MojaveNarrows
    @MojaveNarrows10 ай бұрын

    Great job by Maggie, the controller, and her instructor talking to her on the radio!

  • @thomasdaily4363
    @thomasdaily43634 жыл бұрын

    Reporter: How do you feel? Maggie: I'm not nervous right now, but after takeoff I AM going to do a flyby of the tower and have them count my wheels!!

  • @dmiriy10
    @dmiriy10 Жыл бұрын

    Proud of your kid

  • @Saucyakld
    @Saucyakld Жыл бұрын

    Well done lady, wow! Would double check before you fly in future!

  • @DonReality
    @DonReality Жыл бұрын

    Amazing to have such supportive parents and instructor. I'll learn to fly once I come to some money. I'm 36 so there's still enough time to learn and enjoy the sky.

  • @seanshortall3983
    @seanshortall39837 ай бұрын

    Impressive young lady, controllers and instructors: class act

  • @allenmasters9145
    @allenmasters91455 жыл бұрын

    Flying: Hours of shear boredom, interrupted by moments of stark terror

  • @yohanmaduranga
    @yohanmaduranga Жыл бұрын

    She will be great pilot in future

  • @jb9090
    @jb90904 жыл бұрын

    Good to see her get back on the horse.

  • @mylifefornick
    @mylifefornick2 жыл бұрын

    I get shakey and nervous presenting in a Zoom meeting. Couldn’t imagine a wheel falling off my plane solo.

  • @dolphinszz2291
    @dolphinszz22915 жыл бұрын

    Good for her. I’d do the same. I cannot wait to get my PPL and do my first solo flight.

  • @justbluemartin9346
    @justbluemartin93464 жыл бұрын

    Damn. I wanna be a pilot. I need to be a pilot. That's gonna happen in 2021

  • @VictoryAviation

    @VictoryAviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @Aligatorxx3

    @Aligatorxx3

    3 жыл бұрын

    YESS!!! Me too, WE CAN DO IT!!

  • @justbluemartin9346

    @justbluemartin9346

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VictoryAviation We can do it.

  • @justbluemartin9346

    @justbluemartin9346

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Aligatorxx3 Amen to that

  • @VictoryAviation

    @VictoryAviation

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@justbluemartin9346 I passed my check ride yesterday. It’s official. You can do it to!

  • @wiawaysb
    @wiawaysb3 жыл бұрын

    man what a family

  • @hansyvindlunde7742
    @hansyvindlunde77422 жыл бұрын

    Way to go! Very smart to go flying again as soon as possible! :-)

  • @glenw-xm5zf
    @glenw-xm5zf Жыл бұрын

    Great job, Maggie

  • @superlite177
    @superlite177 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent job.

  • @you-dont-know-me
    @you-dont-know-me Жыл бұрын

    That "..okaaay" omg 😳 breaks my heart

  • @bnol03686
    @bnol03686 Жыл бұрын

    Maggie is awesome!

  • @chris12321222
    @chris123212225 жыл бұрын

    Respect.

  • @davidca96
    @davidca965 жыл бұрын

    Good Job Maggster!

  • @planecrazyish
    @planecrazyish3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍 well done!!

  • @danielwint7718
    @danielwint77185 жыл бұрын

    Good job young lady........keep it up.. ....

  • @hellenferguson5771
    @hellenferguson57715 жыл бұрын

    OMG Go Maggie