It was amazing the airframes guys fixed that jet, and we flew it home. Happy to get home with all our crew and aircraft is an understatement. Thanks for all you did. Semper Fidelis.

I was here! I was part of the arresting gear crew. I was actually manning the barricade engine that trapped this aircraft. Damn, this was a long time ago.

I am very happy you guys rigged it well enough to stop me. Thanks for all you did that cruise. I likely owe my life to you guys. Semper Fidelis.

I was on the Flag Bridge with Admiral Nathman when your barricade arrest took place. We'd rushed up there when he got the word that you were in trouble. Hearing your breathing on this video takes me back to those moments when we all held our breath and prayed for a successful landing. Beautifully done!

Face, I was flying the Loosefoot SH60F flying SAR... still remember moving over to Port Delta on your final pass figuring you didn't have enough fuel for another look. Glad we were there but grateful there was no need. All the best, Murph CAPT Mike Murphy, LCDR at the time, HS-8, Eightballers.

I'm a former avionics tech on S-3s but also a civilian flight instructor. No matter how many times you demonstrate emergency maneuvers, teach it or guide students through a set, especially lost power... there's nothing that prepares you for that last hundred feet. When you're down to the wire and there's no go-around possible, all you have is your skill and experience. As far as I'm concerned, he did damn good.

@1bigpappy - thanks for the note. Thanks for your help that day. Teamwork saved me and the jet without question! I enjoyed serving with all of the Marines; the Knights were a great team and that cruise was quite an experience! Semper Fidelis, Fface

thx Murph! I knew you guys would be there if I ended up floating! Thx Julie! Just happy all worked out. We keep those pals who did not get home close in our hearts. S/F

I was there..on the starboard shelf as a Plane Captain for the next go. The acft crashed again a few months after returning from deployment nose gear down, main gear up in China Lake. One of the lookouts spotted one of the jettisioned fuel tanks a few days later and the ship dispatched a small boat to tow it back. We had to clean it up and turn it in to supply fort a new one...lol... Glad to have helped out Sir, thanks for the video...

Jeeezus, what a calm way to call your fuel state as 300 pounds!!!

I was in the HS8 line, helped rig the barricade, helped with clean up. I remember the 18 was in the hanger for a long time, but the damage wasn't too bad. She was flying again.

Thanks pal. You guys likely saved my life. Low altitude ejections are hard on pilots. Semper Fidelis.

Thanks for sharing this video and experience. I was a Mech on these planes when I was in The Navy. We always practiced the "raising the barricade" drill. Never actually seen it used by an F-18 till watching this video and its amazing. Practice really does make perfect and that's why we have the best Navy in the world!

amazing landing with less than 300lbs of fuel

cleanest barrier ive ever seen. outstanding.

This cruise was a blast. I was mad that we didn't get to stop in the med at all because we had to stay on station in the gulf...:( I will never forget this day though. Barricade traps a very rare and to actually take part in this and the pilot made it out walking is amazing glad to hear you are doing well.

That was picture perfect. Even more impressive what that it was a marine pilot who has never landed on a carrier before. That was AWESOME!! It gave me chills. I was on the 'Hawk when this happened.

Professionals all around.

Just stumbled across this. Thanks you, Sir for your service and Bravo Zulu on the flying skills.

Just found this myself.. Awesome job on this save.. Had many a fun games watching the teams you played on in Aggieland.. GIG'EM

Wow Im amazed I just found this today.....I was with 314 in Com/Nav during this cruise...

You are the man my friend!

Pilot alive and aircraft repaired? Not a good job there BOSS. BUT a great job.

freefalllife I'm part of the kestrels on board the Carl Vinson. Good luck on future deployments and safe trappings

Wow that was hairy. Thank God you made it down. Thank you for your service. I was a nuke MM on the Enterprise when this happened. We had a flight deck accident at the beginning of our deployment in November 1998 that didn't end as well. I'm glad you were OK.

Fface -- good to see you here on youtube. --- Semper Fi -- Moreno (Flight Equipment)

I was in 314 Comm/Nav for this. I remember when we first went to pull the barricade out of the hole, the fork thing that they hook up to the tractor to pull it out of the hole broke! We got it out and everything turned out ok. I think I was manning a hose on the starboard side. Good feeling to save a good pilot. S Fi

Wow! Amazing job by all of you guys!!! I know it's an old vid, but if any of you still get notified of comments, hat's off to ya!

Hi wsslater, Do you have the entire PLAT footage sequence for this F-18 barricade? If you do, could you share with us? Thanks!

I never saw this in the Truman, but still plane and pilot saved. Nice

I was on that cruise! In fact, I'm with the Knights right now :). If I remember correctly, we had that bird flying be christmas

Holy cow. GOOD catch. Bet that made you pucker a little. I woulda! Thank you for doin what you did, and good to make it home.

i always thought the barricade was a waist of space...i stand corrected

What ended up happening to the aircraft? Was it repairable or did it have to get scrapped for parts?

sick skills

now thats scary

wow 300lbs of gas! thats crazy! I assume the warning that kept sounding was HOME FUEL every time he throttled up.

Bravo Zulu indeed! Cracking show all round.

Holy shit... 300 lbs of fuel... that's like, a quarter of a drop tank.

Any idea who might have a copy of the PLAT? been after it ever since with no luck.

Great job Mr. Slater. Gig 'em!

Anyone with PLAT coverage of this trap? Would love to have it in my collection.

Nice to see flight deck drills pay off, former PR3 from VAQ 139. Glad I didn't have to see anything like that on the Regan.

Anyone with PLAT coverage of this trap that they can share. Would love to have a copy in my collection.

So you were the pilot?!

Nice trap.

@Ch1ney23 Casteel whats up!

Not the ideal trap... But, seemed to work out, eh? I mean, you were able to post the video. Someone in P-Cola should be rolling this for all the students. SF --Rawk

Anyone with PLAT coverage of this trap? Would love to have it in my collection.

Anyone with PLAT coverage of this trap that they can share. Would love to have a copy in my collection.