I like how the air force pilot said “he’d be a hero if he lands it” as a subtle way of trying to get him to land the plane

@sarahpiaggio2693

3 жыл бұрын

yes, it's a pity he didn't hit on that earlier, maybe they could have got him to start hoping and try to save himself by landing the plane. According to this video, that sentence was the last thing he heard before he pushed the controls down to kill himself.

@tomsmith8906

2 жыл бұрын

I had not thought of it that way. Nice one

@bobby_D

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that was smart. Didn’t work but it honestly was a genius thing to say. Sometimes these crazy people need to hear things like that. That was an amazing try.

@ericaasen4512

2 жыл бұрын

ya real subtle lol

@LuckyUnlucky47

2 жыл бұрын

stop clowning my guy if it werent for the military you so despise, you would be german by now.

I was the Captain on Alaska 322 to San Jose that reported the smoking wheels of the Q400 to tower. I subsequently asked tower to launch the fighters knowing full well that the aircraft had been stolen and concerned with the purpose. Later the next day I learned that the aircraft was stolen by a hometown young man that was a peer and friend of my children from Wasilla, Alaska.

@jaimegermanotta8831

5 жыл бұрын

Wow. You guys are brave doing that job. And it's so sad what happened I hope he's in heaven

@CJ-jf3oc

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your quick assertion. Why did it take so long for the tower to request the fighters?

@edbraunn7720

5 жыл бұрын

man, too bad he didnt land it and lived, it wudve been eassy for him , but he just wanted to chek out.

@Tomrryaniv

5 жыл бұрын

Kaizaro123 In taxiing a turboprop aircraft the pitch of the blades is always giving you forward thrust, so the pilot must change the pitch to slow down. This is called using Beta! Beebo Russell didn’t know this not having been trained so he used brakes to slow the aircraft and for directional control even while taking off. This caused his brakes to smoke since he was continuously riding them even using them for yaw control rolling down the runway for takeoff. That was how I discerned he wasn’t a pilot, but had stolen the aircraft.

@forestsoceansmusic

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tomrryaniv So his real name was Beebo Russell, not Richard R... ?

I had the pleasure of knowing him through high school. He was always very kind and made everyone laugh around him. Saddened me to this day to think he thought this was his only option. You're missed dearly Beebo. RIP my friend.

@rahla53

2 жыл бұрын

:>(

@allbayfishing9456

2 жыл бұрын

Damn man, sorry to hear that. Seemed like a good dude. I think they should have contacted a family member or a mental health/crisis counselor to speak to him. The two that spoke to him didn’t know how to speak to him and try and dissuade his negativity thoughts. I think he had a bad day, frustrated that he made minimum wage, saw the opportunity to take the plane and didn’t think he would get in the air a quickly and easily as he did. Once in the air, he felt he had no other option but to crash it. He was worried about the shame and thought he would be prisoned for many years. Little did he know that a few years later, his area is out of control and lawless and he may have just gotten some probation. Rip to Dash8King!

@darrellcrawford4946

2 жыл бұрын

What a pilot he could have been

@SWein66

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. How very sad.

@legitusername-zl7to

4 ай бұрын

life is better with you beebo... wherever you are in the afterlife, I hope the best for you

It's heartwarming to see the support everyone is giving Richard. He didn't hurt anyone, he was just a tired man at his wits end with a broken, cruel and unfair world. He's not a hero, I don't condone what he did, but anyone with even a semblance of a heart can sympathize with how he felt in these moments.

@JimmyRJump

6 ай бұрын

I'll drink to that.

@g-way242

Ай бұрын

Beautifully said

Omg. I can't believe he actually managed to pull that roll and gain control again after that. Insane.

@satamique

5 жыл бұрын

Someone film that roll and post it on youtube, i saw it, i will try to find the link!

@MK_90X

5 жыл бұрын

@@satamique Oh please do

@satamique

5 жыл бұрын

Here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eneoyLt_Y6y6d6g.html But i saw another one filmed by another guy, hope i will find!

@satamique

5 жыл бұрын

oh! it's this one: watch at 8:51 it's hilarious! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qn2gpttrmbqzeLA.html

@MK_90X

5 жыл бұрын

@@satamique Hah, well wouldn't use the word 'hilarious' because the topic is so morbid but yeah, it looks crazy.

Give credit to air traffic control to, for making him feel comfortable.

@springbok4015

5 жыл бұрын

The ATC guy was awesome. Kudos for dealing with it so calmly and with concern for the pilot.

@boringperson-zb8vy

5 жыл бұрын

@@springbok4015 Same for the F-15 pilot

@fluffy-fluffy5996

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It didn’t even seem like he talked with an airplanethief who only knew gamerelated stuff. “It’s ok, nothing wrong with what you did, you will not be into any trouble kiddo”

@boringperson-zb8vy

5 жыл бұрын

@@fluffy-fluffy5996 The reason behind that was that if you get all authoritarian on the high-risk offender, you may provoke a violent reaction that could have been prevented. ATC and the F-15 pilot were doing great at keeping it conversational and peaceful with a view to safely land the plane.

@fluffy-fluffy5996

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew I understood that 🙂

You left out his famous line: "“I think I'm going to try to do a barrel roll, and if that goes good I'll go nose down and call it a night.” RIP Skyking

@chrisfulgieri6305

2 жыл бұрын

Why was so much left out? Is there a full clip to watch somewhere?

@rahla53

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfulgieri6305 there are many-

@TheDriveInGuys

2 жыл бұрын

@Robert Smith Umm, *roll.

@palacios185

2 жыл бұрын

Skyking. What the hell u saying man. You encouraging this bullshit.

He honestly seemed like a really nice guy. No dramatic suicide mission involving other people, none of that garbage. Just a dude who wanted to see if he could fly a plane as his last wish. I wish he could have gotten the help he desperately needed.

@MsTinkerbelle87

3 жыл бұрын

How the f is this not dramatic?!

@joshua9166

3 жыл бұрын

@@MsTinkerbelle87 pretty sure he just meant it was quite calm. For Rich, at least.

@RPG-oh1yf

2 жыл бұрын

I know people like to say "Wish he/she got the help they needed" but some people simply cannot be rehabilitated. Sure it might work once or twice, but people this depressed relapse just like a drug user or criminal, success stories are few.

@davidkruse4030

2 жыл бұрын

@@MsTinkerbelle87 these people are delusional

@henrik1743

2 жыл бұрын

Fly high sky king

I used to work with Richard “Beebo” russel at one time. He was funny, kind and compassionate, not to mention one hell of a hard worker. Rest In Peace Richard, blue skies and tailwinds.

@massimolettuce

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Kaelin Sorry to hear that. He surely was not like the rest. RIP.

@marked4death076

4 жыл бұрын

I have listened to this a few times, only because the dude sounds like the most chill guy ever, sad deal for sure but i think hes in a better place then the hell hole down here on earth

@ericzerkle5214

4 жыл бұрын

He sounds like he was a fun guy. So anyone know what compelled him to do this?

@someup7786

4 жыл бұрын

eric zerkle Probably the issue with wage slave working. The stress got to him.

@O-oo3uu

4 жыл бұрын

Underlying mental health problems fuck him for endangering the lives of others.

Mad props for ATC keeping a slow, reassuring voice. They aren't psychologists. But instinctually knew, don't take hostile or demanding tone.

@johnd5398

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... that guy might have done something stupid and hurt himself if they had gotten aggressive.. *eyeroll*

@gemcutter187

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnd5398 might've decided to put it down in a populated area 🙄

@RPG-oh1yf

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. It's like trying to convince a 4 year old to do what you ask without getting pushy. It's not easy!

@alycatpublishing1164

Жыл бұрын

They weren't psychologists but I think they did a damn good job and deserve some kind of medal.

@thetawave2473

Жыл бұрын

Psychologists don’t k is sh*t

ATC and USAF were amazing in this situation. They did everything they could to keep this man calm and try to convince him to land the plane safely.

@pipbernadotte6707

Жыл бұрын

Rich was amazing. He embodied the American spirit of going after a goal and achieving it, rather than waiting on bureaucrats to give him permission to achieve.

@Tim_3100

Жыл бұрын

Their trained to do it but yeah agree

My heart feels for Rich. This was emotional to watch for me. I was thinking about his loved ones watching this video, and they're listening to his voice in the last few minutes of his life. If this was my brother or husband, I wouldn't be able to handle it. Rich seemed to be an intelligent guy, and he could've been a pilot. R.I.P. Rich. May his family be in peace. So many people need help and are afraid to admit it or can't afford the cost of a therapist, psychiatrist, or counseling, which is so sad.

@glasperle77

2 жыл бұрын

Yet help isnt always an option. You have your own choice to end your life at any moment because it's your life and only yours. I saw some documentaries about him and he didn't have a spontanous bad phase in his life but suffered for long. And any person want to keep another person suffering only because they can't deal with loss is really cruel.

Salud to the ATC guy who just remain calm when talking to this guy. He did not judge or confront the guy with strong words..just keeping him company that was all. What a job they had.

@annmathew1411

4 жыл бұрын

Tito Adiyanto very true

@agents6629

4 жыл бұрын

Tt Miller I think they were also keeping silent so as to not encourage him. But yeah they were probably at a loss for words

@alvaroakatico9188

4 жыл бұрын

Agent S Rich did say probably he had a few loose screws, that’s when the radio went silent.

"I'm just a broken guy" gets me every time. Rest in peace, buddy

@g-shack3655

5 жыл бұрын

Me too. Heartwrenching.

@Ryan-nl8mz

5 жыл бұрын

Unless he knew Jesus there is no resting in peace for poor rich :(

@g-shack3655

5 жыл бұрын

@@Ryan-nl8mz I knew it. Some religious nut would eventually rear it's ugly head. SkyKing is at peace because his brain no longer functions, meaning there is no more suffering. Once your brain ceases to exist, so do you. You'll eventually find that out.

@slvrbullet22

5 жыл бұрын

how sad. i am still watching but i think this gonna end bad

@TheJakeUtube

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Schulz oh shut the fuck up

That AF pilot had the best view, and was so calm...knowing that at any moment, he could get the order to shoot him down. Just an absolute professional job between ATC and all involved.

This is so sad. This guys sounds so broken and down. Its bitter sweet the way everyone tried so hard to help him get down and make comfortable. Sounds like he had the time of his life till the end.

When he said "A few people are going to be very disappointed in me after they've found out what I did" my heart just broke 💔💔

@Recon3Y3z

5 жыл бұрын

😥

@stephenaintshyt

5 жыл бұрын

You sound soft LMFAO

@Misslynndance

5 жыл бұрын

He could have killed people. Screw him.

@marcs990

5 жыл бұрын

IAmChosen ThePoet mine too

@Johnnywhamo

5 жыл бұрын

@Kyokamaru………..the touching element is listening to the reactively "level headed" broken human aspect of this drama. Of course what he did was stupid, dangerous but at the end of the day he took it upon himself to consciously NOT try and hurt anyone but himself. If you can't understand that then you're just a fucking idiot

For those few moments, he was the happiest man on this planet. This story hit me really hard.

@exoticnoise420

4 жыл бұрын

For some reason when i read your comment, i heard Morgan Freeman's voice in my head....

@navrhy3075

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Williams I’m not even gonna bother responding to you. You do realize that not everyone can just go to “flying school” right?

@xXJMatherXx

4 жыл бұрын

@@navrhy3075 It takes about $7,000 average to learn how to fly a plane and you can do it over a period of two years. Everyone started with a little prop plane. He could have too.

@navrhy3075

4 жыл бұрын

xXJMatherXx It cost me $10,000 for mine, and not everyone can afford that. Plus it’s psychological. Some people just keep their internal struggles bottled up all their lives and when it eventually happens, they lose it. And this happens. That’s how mass shootings happen. This guy didn’t do that. He simply wanted to go out feeling free. Something he never was in life

@xXJMatherXx

4 жыл бұрын

Nav Rhy that’s why I said average. Also, I agree that not everyone can do it. However, to celebrate mental illness and be happy for a man that snapped isn’t helping that problem. He shouldn’t be celebrated as a hero like the meme says. He should be looked at as a lesson. Celebrating his “happiness” while he’s up there is only going to get more people killed next time. He was lucky he kept control and didn’t kill anyone else. Edit: grammar

That barrel roll was sick! I can't believe he pulled that off! I have to say, that was an epic way to go. I hope he's at peace now.

@ididyermom3273

2 жыл бұрын

I said exactly the same thing! The Dude was EPIC.

@JaneSmith0709

Жыл бұрын

@@Leslie_Knope I think he just got lucky. Even he didn't think he'd make it out of that one.

@davidkendall1614

Жыл бұрын

“Epic”? Really ? Fool could have killed others.

@BensleyDRAKE

Жыл бұрын

@@davidkendall1614 You mean like board a plane with passengers or crash into town stfu man

@DabNaggit

7 ай бұрын

@@davidkendall1614 he flew away so as to specifically not do that, dipshit.

10:55 when rich responds with "yeah" you can tell he had zero intention on landing the plane safely. Almost as if he wanted to tell the controller its a suicide mission, but just couldn't.

The assistance he got was well delivered and with the best intentions.

@nileshsingh-personalaccoun3283

4 жыл бұрын

ColdWaterThrower Yes, they were very chill

@buxadonoff

4 жыл бұрын

I liked the pilots talking to him, they seemed nice and weren't condescending to him.

@DerAua

4 жыл бұрын

@@buxadonoff They probably realized he was mentally ill. Not an evil person. Maybe if he had received proper medication he could have lived a normal life and not died like this.

@YTWAGNERM1

4 жыл бұрын

Really impressed with how the guy from the tower managed it. That sort of interaction could have flipped everything if it triggered any anger. Well done!

@Luka-zi9kv

4 жыл бұрын

That’s funny bc they didn’t try to convince him it’s not worth ending it all

"just a broken guy" that hit me hard as shit. I always feel this way and here this guy described it in words perfectly. Damn I wish he had been helped the way he needed. RIP Rich

@floraposteschild4184

4 жыл бұрын

All of us feel like that sometimes. I hope you will get some help, LazyA. Life shouldn't be a misery, to you or the people around you.

@Tina06019

3 жыл бұрын

I know, LazyAlgorithm. I am a broken person, will never be the person I used to be, but I am still screwed together. I know Rich was a thief, but at least he got in his barrel roll and he got his exit without injuring anyone else. RIP, Rich.

@jasonking454

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it really sucks when you feel like you're not a person and you're just existing in all this bullshit. I struggle with it every day. I had a pyschotic break a few years ago and ended up in the pysch ward of a hospital. It was a month-long nightmare that I'm still recovering from. I can totally relate to this guy and how he just said "Fuck it all". It's an extremely lonely place to be and I wouldn't wish it on anybody.

@Matt-kr5ib

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonking454 Hope all is well and totally agree with what u said, this world is just slavery for everyone except those lucky ones.

@commonnerfer

3 жыл бұрын

When he said there were a few people that believed in him and they were gonna be disappointed... I kinda knew what he was gonna do. I’ve been there a few times actually though I usually pull myself out of whatever rut(if it can be called that) I’m in it’s still an absolute nightmare especially looking back.

When he mentionned disapointing his friends and family, they knew what they were dealing with. You can hear the resignation in their voices. Before that, they probably thought this man was some crazy gamer weeb wanting to crash the plane on innocent people. Much respect for this man, I'm glad he found his hapiness.

Just getting those engines fired up is a huge task. That guy really did his homework on the flight sim

Heartbreaking. He just wanted one last happy moment. Good job to the ATC and fighter pilot for being so kind and respectful, they allowed him a happy final moment. RIP Skyking.

@nathaliel.7015

3 жыл бұрын

Yes a very touching moment

@yoyoyoyoshua

3 жыл бұрын

Dude went out a legend. Stole a plane, had some fun flying it. Sadly crashed but didn't hurt anyone and didn't want to hurt anyone. Hell he even was trying to stay away from other planes.

@stephaniearizonagabbard1663

3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P.

@kuz4b

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being that air force pilot and watching a pure amateur do crazy things that you wish you could do in a random not really capable of it aeroplane.. that jet pilot was jealous. Good for you Richard.

@ryguy8675309

3 жыл бұрын

@@seltaeb9691 while I agree what he did was stupid and irresponsible, and he potentially endangered many lives, I don't think he put Air Alaska (the owner of the plane) out of business or cost hundreds of jobs...

I can respect him for not taking others with him

@jonzdefy

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but he could have taken out an elementary school or a whole neighborhood as well. Non pilots are in airplanes in the air tragedy is imminent. No rip for this moron.

@justmissjamey

5 жыл бұрын

@@jonzdefy RIP for "this moron "

@ATARI800XLfan

5 жыл бұрын

@@jonzdefy RIP for the guy being smart enough to go out on a deserted island. Show some humanity

@springbok4015

5 жыл бұрын

John Hoke you’re the moron here, mate.

@kadrie3428

5 жыл бұрын

He destroyed an expensive ass aircraft and made a huge mess... I see the bar is nowadays held very low. Got no respect for this dummy.

Living in the region, I remember hearing this from my parents, absolutly so crazy that this dude seemed so happy. I honestly think that this is one of the most crazy flights ever. He was doing stunts in a turboprop airliner when he only had experience flying in simulators, rest in peace Beebo.

What he was really apologizing for, was the fact that he is leaving behind his loved ones in the way that he did or should I say, had to! This is shattering in every aspect of being human. It doesn't leave a single space in a human that doesn't feel heartbroken, devastated, in loss for words for expression! I mean.....

To the ATC and USAF : thank you both for treating this man with respect....this was a suicide mission and before he left this earth he was treated with kindness and respect and he seemed to die doing what he wanted without taking anyone with....so very sad

@scottadcock550

3 жыл бұрын

excellent comment.

@PrinceRN

3 жыл бұрын

They all seemed to understand and did everything in their power to not let that happen, but it just wasn't enough.

@canthiraboonseng8527

3 жыл бұрын

They are so professional .

@ripnob

3 жыл бұрын

thats correct, if you kill yourself by crashing the plane with people in it, its basically murder

@HendersonHarrisson

3 жыл бұрын

What about the huge cost of the airplane

At the beginning of the video I thought to myself "this guy is crazy, he is going to hit another plane or crash because he thinks flying is like a video game" ... then when I hear him speak my heart broke, he had no bad intentions towards others, just have a good time before passing away. Special thanks to the Tower and the pilots who spoke to him so kindly without ever criticizing him, trying to help him. After five minutes I started to cry.

@tednugentlives

2 жыл бұрын

Seattle ATC had him spaced well. They are separated by 1000 feet altitudes

These guys did a great job trying to help Richard. He had his mind made up and was not going to accept any help. I’m glad he didn’t hurt anyone. Rip Richard

I live across the Sound from Seattle and of course remember this when it happened. "Just a broken guy", that really hit me, you could tell he was a nice guy and didn't want to hurt anyone. R.I.P Rich.

I'm gonna die like most of us. Forgotten in 5 to 7 years. But this guy will forever be "That guy". God bless an unauthorised barrel roll.

@bernardw4842

5 жыл бұрын

That's a fine sentiment and I understand it but it's just that you said "like most of us".... I'm just interested in who are the exceptions to that and can I be one of them ;)

@SagaciousDjinn

5 жыл бұрын

@@bernardw4842 easy, android modifications.

@williamhughes205

5 жыл бұрын

LIKE A BOSS

@petr7694

5 жыл бұрын

Where exactly is that?

@bartacomuskidd775

5 жыл бұрын

who are we talking about again?

Rich: “I’ve played video games before, so I know what I’m doing a little bit”

@iandezur4043

4 жыл бұрын

Even if he was capable from something like MSFS, which can be used to train actual pilots, his mental state wouldn't allow it.

@James-sh8mu

4 жыл бұрын

Based

@JeremyBlant

4 жыл бұрын

Modern flight simulators are extremely accurate. I’ve heard they qualify for flight hours but I’m not 100 percent sure that’s still true.

@elle-izalogan9372

4 жыл бұрын

@@JeremyBlant Yes, but as far as I know those are the professional, super expensive flight simulators they have at aviation schools, not some video games you can play at home.

@kwaddamage8286

4 жыл бұрын

@@elle-izalogan9372 untrue. xplane-11 i know has a pro version that is FAA certified. people build massively expensive setups to make it like a real cockpit. x-plane 11 supports using all of these instruments and screens as if it was real: www.x-plane.com/pro/certified/ .. realsimgear.com/products/g1000-cirrus-perspective-console

"I'm just gonna do this barrel roll real quick" legends never die

2 THINGS. Knowing the story in advance, the takeoff absolutely gives chills. 2nd, a real shame, the guy sounds like a real decent sort. Be a good neighbor, or buddy to have a beer with.

" I'm just a broken guy." Which kind of says it all.

@MrMambott

4 жыл бұрын

That statement alone is sad as hell, I can't imagine what his family and friends felt like afterward when hearing that he said this, in his time of need they were not there to help and comfort him, he was probably a really nice guy that,,,,, Just Broke. : (

@MrMambott

4 жыл бұрын

@Jimo Yeah, it is a sad thing isn't it, I know too many like him, I seem to be drawn to people in need and the down and out ...it's a bit tiring but the reward is a good feeling if I can save them. ( which I do ). As I said I feel for the family, for they can not help if they do not know.

@danijuggernaut

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrMambott Who gives a f****, this bastard could kill people on the ground.

@gme213la2

4 жыл бұрын

that was their chance to hear him out and try to make him land that plane safely, imo he would've succed.

@GoneInSpace

4 жыл бұрын

@@danijuggernaut yeah he could have hurt someone on the ground, but he didn't. He clearly states " i don't want to hurt any one else" and intentionally flew it into a wooded area when he could have easily chose a building. Clearly you weren't listening to him when he was talking in this video, similar to people in his life not listening to him when he needed help.

Imagine if he landed the plane? "What are you in for?" .... "Oh I stole an airliner and barrel rolled it"

@weedweapon

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@parmanandsingh119

4 жыл бұрын

yeah

@juliezaremskiy3635

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly would probably attempt a lot of suicides in prison, then get sent to an isolation cell which would only slowly drive him further down into insanity.

@myhackedxbox

4 жыл бұрын

@@juliezaremskiy3635 i mean why would he just get sent to an isolation cell? and im sure theyd have him on suicide watch but we all know how jeffery epsteins suicide watch went o.o

@themedic4050

4 жыл бұрын

He would never have made the landing. he would have come in too fast even if he got lucky on his glide slope. he didn't understand the turbo prop power feathering.

RIP Sky King. I come back here to watch your videos all the time. You give me a lot of hope that there are still great people left in this world, but it makes me sad to know that you’re gone. I get satisfaction in knowing that you went away on your own terms and had a blast while doing it. I can very much relate with the “broken guy” mentality and I’m sure many around the world do too. I wish I had a fraction of the fortitude that you did. I hope that you’re in a better place now and I wish you and your family peace

That conversation was so heavy and sad. Even though guys wasn’t crying or screaming, it still was more horrifying then any horror movie, because it was real. I have depression off and on and I can’t even imagine what was going through thats guys head during that flight. Flight controller and a pilot did a great job trying to salvage the situation. Man it got deep. Just imagine what the loved ones have thought when they listen to that conversation...

Dieing in an Air Crash always seems to me like a most haunting way to go, this person makes it feel like most peaceful and beautiful way to go down, like you are embracing the final moments after a nice view of this world...

@masonlovesroblox

3 жыл бұрын

“Dieing”????

Both men talking to him the air traffic controler and the piolot were amazing. They couldn't have done a better job. God bless them. After hearing those two guys i actually have more hope now for humanity. There are actually good people here in this world.

At some point, I think they realized how this was going to end despite their best efforts to talk him down. He was quite talented and an affable guy. All suicides are sad but this one really sticks in my craw because you could get into his head in his final moments. Very sad.

Rich was amazing. He embodied the American spirit of going after a goal and achieving it, rather than waiting on bureaucrats to give him permission to achieve.

"I'm just a broken guy with some screws loose" The ability to steal, taxi and takeoff a plane, as well as continue to fly it by hand and pulling a barrel roll near missing the ground, is amazing, before he crashed the plane and died RIP Rich, stay happy in the afterlife!

@vancedstone

3 жыл бұрын

Sad, I wish he found a better way to fly a big airplane.

@Powertuber1000

3 жыл бұрын

Because of Political Correctness, they cut out the part where he said "Naw, I'm a white guy" when they told him they would give him a job anywhere if he could land it.

@anothergoodday1099

3 жыл бұрын

@user name shutuuuuuppppp ! You’re projecting fiction and things that didn’t happen. And that’s it ! It didn’t happen he flew into an island and killed himself and no one else. He didn’t hurt anyone ! So hush with your false conviction ! Bottom line he didn’t hurt anyone except himself. Quit all that he

@Brendan-Black

3 жыл бұрын

@@Powertuber1000 Annnnnd just like clockwork, here's the MAGA moron.

@AndreOutlaw

3 жыл бұрын

@@Powertuber1000 The guy wasn't a fool. He knew the only thing waiting for him was a long prison sentence. As for your "missing audio". There's no place on this channel for that. You may have gotten lost on your way to the COD channel.

For those of you who haven't seen it, I highly recommend searching the footage of this incident; it's here on KZread. This video doesn't quite capture how goddamn close to the water he got towards the end of that roll. It's insane. RIP: Richard Russell. Thanks for not taking anyone else with you, buddy.

@LiPo5000

5 жыл бұрын

less than 1,000 ft. from the water, correct?

@jamestender5603

5 жыл бұрын

To answer Dennis, yes, it was 980 ft.

@_PatrickO

5 жыл бұрын

Link to a video of it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eneoyLt_Y6y6d6g.html

@NeilDjents

5 жыл бұрын

I wonder how strong that g force on that pitch up movement was.

@AugustMeteors

5 жыл бұрын

He might have been one hell of a pilot for real if circumstances had been better for him. If he'd been able to afford the training and all. Not sure if the lack of that was one of the things bothering him, but one of his grandfathers, I believe, had been a pilot and Richard admired him a lot. Flying was certainly in his blood. He picked up so much from flight simulator games, it's hard to believe he never flew a real plane before. It's a shame he destroyed himself and destroyed a beautiful airplane, but he found a fairly uninhabited place to crash. Considerate of others' lives. Just like a real pilot. I hope in some parallel universe there's a Bebo who got to be one! RIP.

Rich, you got your wings that day. We all have screws loose, you’re a hero to all of us. Keep on flying, buddy. ✈️ ☁️

Such a waste of a good human being. I can't imagine there wasn't any warning signs before this happened. Most people are only concerned about their own little world. Such a shame to lose a nice guy who couldn't see pass the darkness. RIP bro 🕊️

I hope that this opens people's eyes to the reality of suicide.. it's not just some random act after something bad happened..most suicidal people aren't going around crying and don't seem depressed. He was calm, collected and in his "right mind". So please keep an eye on your loved ones. Pick up on the subtle details and clues. Rest In Peace, Rich You went out in a blaze of glory. I'm sure the view was magnificent.

@NikolasoGames

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even sure he was suicidal ,or depressed. We can't just go and call everything like that. Some men just go out like that. He saw behind the curtain, he didn't want to pretend. I know there's a lot of people like him. They aren't depressed. They are done.

@msawyer110

3 жыл бұрын

@@NikolasoGames agreed

@Kyo-kf6jf

3 жыл бұрын

@fnu lmfao gtfo you wannabe edgy kid, you're trying too hard.

@fastfootedone

3 жыл бұрын

Our society's reaction to the virus will lead to many many more suicides and countless cases of depression and mental health issues. What a price will be paid for the "solution"

@Mr90sMusiclover

3 жыл бұрын

Well spoken, i didnt know the guy, but your words put a tear in my eye!

He sounded so "normal" in the beginning, but then the sadness and hopelessness came through. I would have liked to have known more about him. If he had never flown before, amazing flying!

@rveeing802

3 жыл бұрын

normal? what's your idea of normal? he sounded like a nut job from the beginning

@killerprod.9733

3 жыл бұрын

@@rveeing802 😑

@Matt-kr5ib

3 жыл бұрын

@@rveeing802 fuck off u prick

@omejesse8220

3 жыл бұрын

He sounded calm because he made his mind up that he was going to die that day. So sad but thank God he did not take anyone with him

@kelvinfernandez4058

3 жыл бұрын

"i would liked to have known more about him." No you wouldn't. You would be just another person that ignored him. Just like all those around him.

Good story Flight Channel. I’ve seen so many stories covered (most further in depth than this). Rich had been working for the airline as a grounds crewmen. He would hook up the tow unit and affix the arm to the front landing gear and could maneuver, park, these grounded aircraft. Rich was a well liked employee by all of the employees (including the pilots of the airline). He would often sit up in the cockpit and watch the pilots go thru their grounded preflight checklists and even ask questions about the basics and of how to start each engine. The day of the flight rich had hooked the plane up to his tow vehicle and move it towards the runway. Once the he had the plane in proximity to runway, rich unhooked the tower, moved it out of the path and calmly climbed into the cockpit. Once he was in the cockpit he went thru the preflight checklists and started the engines. This was all captured by the CCTV footage. It also revealed just how many employees never noticed and some did but didn’t think anything of it. What’s remarkable is this young man actually started up an airliner and new his way around the cockpit to have the ability to get the big cargo plane in the air. Without any formal training whatsoever. If only this young man could see how remarkable and talented he was… not only the takeoff but putting this long fuselaged Archaic plane into a full blown barrel role would leave any Blue Angel pilot in awe. RIP, SkyKing

That was crazy, we were out fishing near Devil's head and watched a lot of this. Being a pilot I couldn't believe what we were seeing. RIP young man.

If you notice he did a barrel roll over water, I would like to think just in case it went badly no one under him would be affected.

@hxcdan4834

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it was his intention. Very sad storie.

@2wMaliman

4 жыл бұрын

The Fighter Pilots recommended it, and he agreed.

@hxcdan4834

4 жыл бұрын

@@2wMaliman Ha ok, i didn't understand that. Thanks.

@MrNateSPF

4 жыл бұрын

There's a cellphone video of the barrel roll, at least one person was nearby.

@hxcdan4834

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrNateSPF but on the ground or in the sea?

The fact that he was even able to fly the plane in the first place with no training really puts into perspective the great things that man could have achieved had he just realized how great he truly was. It seemed like all he wanted was one moment of sunshine. Unfortunately, he was only able to see a small fraction of it when it was already too late. Mental health issues are no joke. RIP Rich.

@michaelc3977

2 жыл бұрын

Or how easy it is to fly a plane. I've got Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Piece of piss.

@12OCKSTA

2 жыл бұрын

He definitely spent weeks researching flight controls before

@lblum610

2 жыл бұрын

Christ watching these vids I am learning how to fly a jet. I

@mohamedabokar4384

2 жыл бұрын

I would think he played the flight simulator p3d with the majestic Q400 studied the airplane with those manuals and learnt how to fly the Q400 as I own it is can say it is very accurate

@alohatraveler

2 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful perspective. Thank you and you are so right 💖

He was wearing a T-Shirt with ''The sky is not the limit'' written on it. You can see it in the CCTV footage of him checking in that day.

One of the rare moments when the phrase “At least he died doing what he loved to do” was spot on because obviously dying was part of the plan.

Big props to the controller too man geeze. Not trained for any of this and he did everything he could.

The ATC told him it is a good place to drive or hike, trying to give him more hope for life. I like the ATC really. I hope I can be like him to give warmth to others

Makes me wonder if he went up and down like that trying to work the courage to actually crash. My heart truly goes out to this man.

As a mental health worker you can hear that suicide was his intention from the start. His ignoring the pilots orders for a safe landing and such. He had no plan for a safe landing. He wanted to die doing something he watched others do...fly a plane. R.I.P.

@travisjames5

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't take a mental health worker to figure that out. Lol

@thomasodetto4670

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Rich was simply done with living. How very sad.

@siennalune3779

3 жыл бұрын

@@travisjames5 LOL Straight up

@siennalune3779

3 жыл бұрын

As a stair builder, I can tell you that when a person puts one foot up and puts it on the first step of a staircase, they are trying to go up. Dude seriously?

@Bertrand146

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for breaking it down. I was having a hard time deciphering the hidden meaning behind this.

His statement "" I'm just a broken guy""" alone is terribly sad, I can't imagine what his family and friends felt like afterward when hearing that he said this, in his time of need they were not there to help and comfort him, he was probably a really nice guy that all of a sudden,,,,, Just Broke. : (

@thea5714

4 жыл бұрын

@Han Lockhart Living with a person who has mental illness (depression or bipolar disorder) is a tough road to walk. I think you do his friends and family a disservice to judge them. All the listening in the world does not help the person feel better, sleep at night and wake with a sense of optimism and equilibrium. Encouragement is blown off because they "just don't understand" and "they keep saying the same stuff" so people with mental illness shut down. I've walked that road. Be kind, will you?

@Carter-dv4hz

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately a statement that resonates with all to many.

@jamesdavis8771

4 жыл бұрын

Dude you cant say that on the behalf of his family, you or we really don't know this situation..... God bless all of us!

@ogami1972

4 жыл бұрын

the thought that anyone can help someone who has decided they are broken is a fallacy.

@MsPinkwolf

4 жыл бұрын

The Olympics is a mountain range. He was talking about mountains not male athletes.

Wow! May he Rest In Peace but I must say I’m impressed by his flying skills

Watched this unfold in real time (via news reports). To this day, it still gives me a heavy heart.

They pretty much knew they were talking to a dead man. Sounded that way in their voices.

5 жыл бұрын

Nah, they knew they were talking to a man who they couldn't control

@visionist7

5 жыл бұрын

@ this

@nenblom

5 жыл бұрын

spalkin Definitely. He did say he was a broken man and had some screws loose.

@spalkin

5 жыл бұрын

Yea, it couldn't have looked favorable to the tower...

@spalkin

5 жыл бұрын

@D S ; You're right! But shooting at him doesn't make him vanish and he could still wander into populated areas. Maybe they thought the best way was to try to save the situation. I bet if he let them help him land and got some counseling, his life would've turned around. We'll never know. He sure went out in style.

the guy piloting clearly was so sad and he wanted to do something at least for one last time. A barrel roll. May he find peace. R.I.P.

@stoehrcov

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@elainel.1285

5 жыл бұрын

You know having a few 'screws-loose' myself but not nearly as much as he may have had my heart goes out to him and wishes him God-speed...and strangely even some respect.

@Cissy2cute

5 жыл бұрын

Just what I was thinking.

@dsanalysis5013

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Someone will say not to romance the guy but its just plain sad. He says "low fuel. Well I better stop looking at that" That logic clearly shows how far he had fallen. His solution to the low fuel was to stop looking at the gauge

@dsanalysis5013

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting thought. Never heard that one before.

The air force pilot saying "he'd be a hero if he lands" trying to plant a seed in the guy's mind to get down. This was obviously a suicide mission. I think everyone recognized that partway through and were just trying to get him to land, or to recognize he could hurt others.

@el34glo59

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's pretty obvious

@peterjackson2666

2 жыл бұрын

Would have had serious charges if he landed, but would still have been an enormous media hero. And have a great life once out of jail.

@kettle_of_chris

2 жыл бұрын

If memory serves: I think when the AF Pilot said _he'd be a hero if he lands_ he was speaking on a private channel back to the Tower and not back to Rich *but* I could be wrong about that. It's just what I remember from all the reports I watched about it when it happened.

man, if only i could have hugged this guy. he seems super nice!

This actually made me cry. So so sad. He knew exactly what he was doing, he did not sound crazy. Decided for whatever reason he was not strong enough to live in this world anymore. He could have taken out a lot of people if he wanted to.

@pittmanfh

4 жыл бұрын

Who knows what he was going home to each night. Yes this guy was not insane by any stretch. I'm no psych but it is based only on his communications in those moments. He sounded like a guy that just didn't give a damn if he lived another minute. Sometimes the people around you every day might make you feel like you need to take an airplane into the air with no experience on how to fly nor land. Who knows in his case.

@annoloki

4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. The guy was highly motivated, confident, able to experience both empathy for others and enjoyment for himself. There's a difference between misery and depression. Depression is learned helplessness, a depressed person stops seeing potential opportunities as they "learn" that the opportunities are false, and attempting to follow them leads to disappointment, and the inability to make desired improvements... like, if you believe that ultimately, people won't care about you, then you no longer think that meeting new people might cheer you up, so you stop seeing opportunities that may lead to making new friends, you become blind to them even being a thing to choose. If, on the other hand, you have a life that consistently denies you opportunities that simply constantly feel just out of reach, and you don't feel helpless, you feel unhelped, where you do still want things, but through financial constraints or something, have no path to the things you could want, then it's not a medical condition to be sad, it's not irrational to not want something that isn't very nice, and as life continues to get worse for more and more people, it shouldn't be a surprise to see more and more people not want it. It's not life that's precious, what's precious is a life that's worth living, it's wrong to keep denying people everything worth having just to keep giving it all to shareholders and CEOs who can't even appreciate it, but believe other people don't deserve it. The guy was 28, he should have had options available for less than the cost of his life. I do hope we stop allowing this to be done to each other.

@2wMaliman

4 жыл бұрын

To think his last and most desired wish was nothing more than to pass over and see the mountains from a pilot's seat. A tribute to the wonders of aviation and the beauty of nature.

@gregorykelsey8705

4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't he steal a car.. or a bike?

@williamhphillips8608

4 жыл бұрын

Because people refuse to do better, you can lose your heart for others. He was still strong, he just didn’t think people were worth the trouble, but was a cheerful prankster about the whole thing, had a code, and refused to involve others in his decision. He’d lost his patience, but thought “Maybe you can figure it out for yourselves. Good luck.”

For a non pilot, he did a hell of a job flying that thing.

@azedot3156

5 жыл бұрын

Philip, he definitely suffered through depression, have some grace for the guy.

@OldCraig91

5 жыл бұрын

If only crazy people did rational things like seeking help..... wait no they do crazy things like steal airplanes.

@a914freak

5 жыл бұрын

Not really if you keep the wings straight and level it's like driving a car. He killed the brakes on takeoff because the pitch of the blades were not set for taxi.

@Mugen_YG

5 жыл бұрын

Philip Pirie Fucking agree. I don't see why everyone is siding with this guy that stole a multi million dollar aircraft and destroyed it, while potentially endangering the people on the ground. Fuck him.

@neilmcdonnell2964

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mugen_YG No one is praising him. What they are doing is empathising. You have no clue what was happening in this young persons life. It's so easy to look back and say they should done this or that. Sad loss, I just hope there is somewhere after and he is happier their. I feel for his family that will wonder all the 'what ifs' for the rest of their lives.

He pulled out from a stall. I need to buy that game he was playing.

@kiwikiwi2483

3 жыл бұрын

There are quite a few flight simulators if that's what you're getting at

@snorefest1621

3 жыл бұрын

@@kiwikiwi2483 i think xplane 11 was out back in 2016

I am literally crying right now after reading the comments Props to the ATC and USAF, you guys did a great job in making him comfortable during his last moments Dude I really wish I was in the co-pilot seat right now Really feel for him man RIP KING OF SKIES

I remember hearing this on the news as it happened and everyone stepping out of the building at work to look up. We were actually able to spot it for just a second way out in the distance. One hell of a way to go, and at least it was on his own terms. Just shows how well adjusted someone can seem while feeling so horrible in their own mind. Rest easy Richard.

@samsnead7

3 жыл бұрын

For those of you that think Rich is cool or a legend or whatever; you are all assholes. He stole a plane and crashed it. He could have killed people on the ground.

@belgianfried

2 жыл бұрын

@@samsnead7 he crashed it on an island, he didnt want to hurt anyone, just himself

@samsnead7

2 жыл бұрын

@@belgianfried oh it didn't hurt anyone? Try telling that to his mother and family you sack of s@@@

@belgianfried

2 жыл бұрын

@@samsnead7 have you ever been depressed?

@samsnead7

2 жыл бұрын

@@belgianfried have you ever been an AHOLE?

Should of tried telling him there was a child's medication left on board. He seemed like a decent bloke and would have tried to bring it back. Rip you mad lad.

@Baerchenization

4 жыл бұрын

"Have" is spelled "have", not "of". ffs

@youarerightiamwrong

4 жыл бұрын

Jus awkwardly walked in on a spelling test ... I’m gonna sneak back out peace ✌️

@martypello7870

4 жыл бұрын

@@Baerchenization Good Grammar = likely University debt + no life skills Common sense = Average grammar + no debt and a good trade.

@Baerchenization

4 жыл бұрын

@@martypello7870 But that's only the way you like to view it, not a fact, right ;) Also, it puts common sense in a bad light, if you go out on a limb like that from your armchair.

@martypello7870

4 жыл бұрын

@@Baerchenization are you still trying? 😂

Thank God they treated him in a calm respectful way! Also this man didn’t want to hurt anyone but Alaska Airlines. I avoided them before now I’d catch a bus before getting on an Alaska aircraft! Sounds like not much has changed in that company since Alaska Flight 261........

This young man is a legend. He had so much to offer in life. I couldn't help but to feel for this young man and his struggles. Much love to the pilot and air traffic controller that were there at his final moments. This young man was brilliant. God rest your soul

This incident truly changed the way I live my life as an aviation student. There are lots of people out there like Rich wanting to become pilots, but never had the privilege or time anymore to do that. I feel like I must live every second of career to its fullest, when I have all the time and resources provided to achieve this dream.

@possiblepilotdeviation5791

5 жыл бұрын

Don't underestimate the hard work you are doing all by yourself though. Lots of people have things handed to them and waste the opportunities.

@kvltizt

5 жыл бұрын

You will do well with that attitude. Keep pushing!

@gun123456zak

5 жыл бұрын

Had that dream since I was a kid, played all kinds of simulators. And flying schools weren't that common. Still aren't. Oh well, life goes on as long as you find something else to pursue!

@nalartv3407

5 жыл бұрын

nope, I'm just too poor to attend any av school :'( FML

@czdaniel1

5 жыл бұрын

Be awesome, Sun!!

Richard Russell is the Everyman. "Hey, if I land this thing, I could get a job piloting?* Sure, you could get any job you want." You left out Rich's response. :-! What he did say, he was spot on. His life sucked, and he took control of the only thing he could. His death. God bless, Sky King...

@qrangge9710

5 жыл бұрын

he said: "nah, I'm white" and then something that's cut from all recordings i can find on youtube

@shagzyy3414

5 жыл бұрын

Lord Orange it’s still on KZread

@marcs990

5 жыл бұрын

You can hear it on some KZread vids, he did say nah I’m white, alluding to positive racism I think. At least he got to go in style

@kyledelsan7024

5 жыл бұрын

Why are you saying God Bless to someone who wanted to commit suicide?

@moonasha

5 жыл бұрын

he was at a dead end job, a shit job, making minimum wage, with no path forward or upwards. For the first time since was a kid he was free... and then you're right, he took control of the only thing he could.

The loss of a plane was nothing. Just so sad what happened to the guy. No telling what was going through his head. Many thanks to the ATC and USAF for keeping the guy in some contact with reality as he went out; they well may have saved many lives on the ground. Give them both medals. Rest now, Rich. And yes, the Olympics are a beautiful sight... prayers for you-

This man last words are more heartbreaking because, at some point, everybody can relate to his feeling and even understand what he did, at least to some extent. Apart from that, he sounds like he must have been a really decent human being.

@toddjohnson271

26 күн бұрын

Men can relate......low paying job....wife etc.

you cut out the part where he says "im gonna do a barrel roll and if it goes well im going to nose down and call it a night"

@performancebasedheatingair8006

4 жыл бұрын

yep i heard that on another video some time back....

@limey9182

4 жыл бұрын

its not left out its at 13:14

@performancebasedheatingair8006

4 жыл бұрын

@@limey9182 the part where he says im gonna nose down and call it a night has been removed....

@adambanks6560

4 жыл бұрын

And when he was told if he lands the plane he'll get any job at the airport to which he replied ' nah I'm white'.

@Siggy4844

4 жыл бұрын

@Alexandre Well, he DID say that though, has nothing to do with stirring up stuff. They cut that part out of this video for some reason.

Heard the comms of this live. Poor guy, hearing him say he didn’t really know something was off with him until that moment was so sad.

I will never forget seeing this guy flying over my house in Tacoma,Washington it was like a movie and with two f-15s right behind him rest in power Bro your a legend im glad i got to see you before your demise

From everything I've read and heard about this, he really just wanted to take a joy ride before he left.

13:11 Rich: Backflip? ATC: *speechless*

For a few moments, he was the happiest guy in the World

@McRocket

4 жыл бұрын

Okaaaay.

@_EightySix

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, I think the happiest guy in the world is someone who wins mega millions or powerball

@nebulous6660

4 жыл бұрын

...so happy he committed suicide

@oilpond

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe just not sad.

@_e_R_o_U_s_

4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm true 😣

This is so very heartbreaking. It sounds like he just needed some help, as we all do from time to time, but it's not always easy to ask for it. And if he was a clown, and I mean always able to make ppl laugh, no matter what, which it sounded like he was, it's always the clowns that are suffering the most. 😔

Broken people walking the streets every day and being forgotten about. This guy made a statement for many.

It really bothers me how many recordings floating on this incident he said exactly why he did it and its always cut out. Crap pay and no chance of becoming a pilot.

@spencer5028

3 жыл бұрын

And descrimination for being White in an affirmative action world

@thelarry383

3 жыл бұрын

@@spencer5028 found the right wing weeb

@HLProGamer

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelarry383 that’s what Rich said though?

@TagCavello

3 жыл бұрын

@@HLProGamer Yeah, something like: Oh come onnnnn, I'm a white male! No way they're gonna hire me! ... Sometimes uncut audio gets posted over at 4chan's /pol/ board.

@nancykaufmann3993

3 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot edited out, even the part about calling it a night.

"I'm just gonna do this barrel roll real quick." "Nah, dont do that..." BANK ANGLE, BANK ANGLE.

@seanbasran1086

4 жыл бұрын

Hemingway wtf is your problem

@killionaire6891

4 жыл бұрын

Sean Basran What is your problem? The original comment is clearly meant to be a joking and amusing comment, so this guy laughs at it, and you ask him what his problem is? Jesus fuck.

@seanbasran1086

4 жыл бұрын

McSkeetah TheCheetoCheetah my Fault because I didn’t see it that way

@VARPYGAMER

4 жыл бұрын

U should listen to the version with the two fighter jet, they was like "MAAAAAAAn this dude, he touched the water with that fucking airplane" LOL.

@FollowFunk

4 жыл бұрын

haha you know inside the pilot and controlman were screaming inside "don't you dare fucking try a barrel roll!" but outside they had to be all like, "i see you're turning to the right, maybe turn back towards the left to level off."

*"I've played video games before, so... you know, I know what I'm doing, **_a little bit"_* INCREDIBLE! I just can't believe that he was able to fly the plane, roll it, and come out of it so nicely JUST by playing video games!

I was on a flight from Seattle to Calgary. Our flight took off about 3 hours before this happened. I remember when we landed in Calgary and my grandparents switched on the news, it was the first thing on there. We were shocked.

It’s so interesting how he was so calm knowing he will end his life soon damn that’s kinda scary

@colincampbell767

4 жыл бұрын

That's how it works with people planning on committing suicide. All their problems are solved and soon the pain will end. You see, suicidal people don't want to die. They just see no other way to end the pain. You could hear the euphoria in his voice - because he knew that the pain was going to end.

@scottiemccarthy896

4 жыл бұрын

It's called depression

@forty_onkick

4 жыл бұрын

If you’re ever in a situation where you are certain you’re going to die, you feel a very peculiar calmness come over you. I’ve nearly died 3 times. Once almost drown in a turbulent river, once in a car wreck, and once in an armed robbery. It felt the same each time. You have thoughts about how your loved ones will react to the news of your death, you get an extremely rapid flood of memories (some people call this life flashing before their eyes) and then you kind of resign yourself to knowing this is how you die and how you never thought it would be this way. It’s not a panicked feeling at all, much the opposite. A warm rush of memories and calmness, and gratitude for having ever lived at all.

@gabrielgarrison1596

4 жыл бұрын

Nick I’m sorry you have had to go through that, but it is kind of crazy how that could be

@frankphil1657

4 жыл бұрын

@@forty_onkick So true.

My heart goes out to him. He describes himself and just a broken guy. It's sad he felt nobody was paying attention or caring for him.

@pete3552

3 жыл бұрын

He said himself at 11:54 that lots of people cared for him

@Gunsandjewels

3 жыл бұрын

Better, that not your only heart, but you go with him

@annierodman551

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@toddjohnson271

26 күн бұрын

We pretend...but men are expendable.

Such a sad story. Russel sounded like a really nice guy. God bless him

I was living not far from there when this happened. A year or so afterwards I took a ferry past Ketron Island, where he crashed, and felt so sad for his decision. From the radio conversation he seemed like a nice young man who still had much to live for. Everyone needs to keep an eagle eye out for those whom you know who might be in situations that could lead to events like this. R.I.P., Rich.

Barrell roll in a turboprop he had never flown before. What a legend

@chrishesketh5326

3 жыл бұрын

I did a barrel roll my first time in a glider. "Video game". Nah, he did a great barrel roll tho.

@samsnead7

3 жыл бұрын

For those of you that think Rich is cool or a legend or whatever; you are all assholes. He stole a plane and crashed it. He could have killed people on the ground.

@Chooopy

2 жыл бұрын

But he didn’t kill anyone on the ground. That’s the point. No one would respect this guy if he did. We would all be saying what an asshole he was if he crashed into a neighborhood. End of the day, a relatable guy went on a airplane joyride and ended his life in style and hurt no one else. You’re calling people assholes for a hypothetical that never happened.

@Chooopy

2 жыл бұрын

@@samsnead7 But he didn’t kill anyone on the ground. That’s the point. No one would respect this guy if he did. We would all be saying what an asshole he was if he crashed into a neighborhood. End of the day, a relatable guy went on a airplane joyride and ended his life in style and hurt no one else. You’re calling people assholes for a hypothetical that never happened.

@littlemichael7

2 жыл бұрын

@@samsnead7 Nobody else was ever in danger.

"oh they probably got anti-aircraft" dude's been playing to much warthunder lol

@thefakeelon2673

4 жыл бұрын

@Phil McCrevice It's a commercial airport, last I checked they don't use surface to air weapons!

@katemaloney4296

4 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when you don't have proper ventilation in basements.

@kalevvaska2541

4 жыл бұрын

even if they did they wouldn't shoot him down

@dentistguba

4 жыл бұрын

Nah he didn't climb to max altitude then head on with another plane.

@kalevvaska2541

4 жыл бұрын

Evilmike42 yeah lol they wouldn’t shoot him down he isn’t a threat

Wow! I actually had a tear in my eye. My son pointed me to Mr Ballen's youtube channel where real footage was shown of the barrel roll etc and some of the contact but it was said the Beebo flew straight up and then pointed the nose to earth and crashed that way.......either way, how tragic. ATC were really good with contact but if only he could've got help. Mental illness in any form can be a killer. You don't always know what someone is experiencing with that smile on their face.......RIP Beebo. Another great video too.

Rich was basically treated quite badly in his job and with everything going on in his life he unfortunately ended his life,, and with everything going on in my life I can actually take my hat of to him, 100%respect to him I feel his pain really really feel it and I have deep deep condolences to his parents and family, for there loss but they are never to blame,

Beebo, went to high school with him in Alaska. What a unit! Incredible guy and family as well. May he rest in peace now that he is not suffering within.

@jdc8352

2 жыл бұрын

He sounded like a cool guy. Huge bummer he felt the way he did. I understand his frustration regarding MONEY and WORK. Most of us normies work our lives away just to hopefully scrape by while rich people and politicians get richer. Godspeed Rich/Beebo/#Sky-King

@wardaddy6002

2 жыл бұрын

Your friend was wise and saw what was coming, the rest of the country started going down not too long after Beebo.