10 DEADLIEST Pilot Mistakes In Aviation History!

[@pilot-debrief]

CORRECTION TO VIDEO: The image for the Captain of Saudi Flight 163 is incorrect. That is the correct image for the Captain of Pan Am 1736 shown later in the video. If you found value in this video then you'd probably enjoy the 10 DEADLIEST Air Show Disasters In History! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/anWQdYKpr5yrnNk I appreciate your patience and understanding if there are any other mistakes. It took quite a bit of effort to produce this video and I watched it dozens of times trying to catch any errors. Thanks!

[@scottmccloud9029]

I wanted to be a pilot in my younger years, even took a ground school course and got to fly a Cessna 172, for about 5 minutes. However, times were tough and I didn't have the money to continue my education. I volunteered at the Wings Over Houston air show for about 16 years. My brother and his son and I flew on the B17, Texas Raider once. The one that was lost during the Dallas Airshow. You did a video on that. Hard to watch because we knew all the pilots and crew of both those planes. I appreciate your hard work in providing these videos. I've learned alot from them, even though I'm not a pilot. You very neutral in your comments and don't judge or mock the people involved. Getting a picture wrong for the video is fine with me. I figured it was a mistake. Thank you for making these videos. I'm sure you're helping many people to pay attention to what they doing and supposed to be doing. Take care Hoover. Thanks again. Sorry for the essay.

[@schnitzelforce3404]

Hey Hoover, is it possible that the Pan Am first officers picture or age is incorrect? That man looks way older than 39…

[@pamelamorgan7354]

Can you do a video on MH 370? I’d like your opinion on what might have happened.

[@BigBlueJake]

@@schnitzelforce3404 Probably a later photo. Bob Bragg was the "go to" guy for interviews about that crash for years.

[@sweettina2]

You're doing a wonderful job! Don't fret about the wrong pic. It absolutely does take a lot off effort to make a video. We all appreciate what you do. Lord bless & keep keep you and your family ❤🙏

[@Vampire.Vegan.]

A 55 minute Pilot Debrief video?! YES PLEASE

[@pilot-debrief]

Let me know what you think when you’re done watching!

[@KH40T1C_yt]

Thinking the same thing, also super respect a collection of stories in under an hour and not one of those slog fest 2h+ vids. Thanks Hoover!

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

Your welcome! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@Curteezy]

Yes!!

[@LeeSykes-kz1dq]

@@pilot-debrief ... Hoover, I like your longer videos, however, I know some accidents can't always be made long to cover / explain. ... I prefer it when you cover large airliners by the way.

[@garrygrasinski]

I have no desire to pilot an aircraft, but these videos you create present many valuable life lessons and I find them so compelling, beyond the tragic stories.

[@ak2nda695]

The amount of time put into making this video is much appreciated. I didn't think I would watch the entire video at once, but I did. Merry Christmas, everyone.

[@llewellynquay9463]

On the Tenerife disaster, I've read that the KLM Captain was also rushing because he was up against a "Working Hours Limit" and allowed the pressure to depart on time to influence his decision making.

[@dachsrottweiler]

Plus they were too heavy bc they refueled more than necessary🥺 so much that went wrong on that day.

[@maverick1685]

Van Zanten took on more fuel he did not require & the position of the KLM 747 blocked the Pan Am 747 from leaving first.

[@andret4403]

There is a detailed episode of a aviation air disaster series that talked to that. That episode had more details than Hoover talked to. Part of the decision for KLM to take on fuel was due to the KLM captain worrying of hitting crews time limit.

[@sarahalbers5555]

The Captain had a reputation of being an arrogant "company" guy and very domineering. That went well, didn't it? Avoidable tragedy.

[@Markwise-dr9te]

@@sarahalbers5555you are cutting a lot of corners in your “expert” assessment.. ever heard of the Swiss cheese model? I guess not

[@Jimboliah1]

Every student pilot should watch this video. Thanks Hoover.

[@jakester455]

I like the way you deliver painful truths with the utmost of respect to the dead. Great channel.

[@nancyjones6780]

I'm not a pilot but I've learned a lot from Hoover. When you tell me what the pilots did in each case I just shout "no no no!" . Smh

[@tylerlaforce]

Same here. Can’t wait til Sunday am to see the new pilot debrief. I try to implement same debrief philosophy in my own life. Keep it up Hoover!!!

[@fornhunkle]

Because of these videos, when I'm greeted by a pilot on a commercial flight I just look him in the eyes and say "I know more than you" and take my seat. They then give me $100 and 3 fingers if whiskey on the house. And the plane flies faster.

[@moiraatkinson]

@@fornhunkle in your dreams 😂

[@jnmrn4069]

@@fornhunkleI do the same thing!😁

[@Steve.Cutler]

Right, this and the other pilot channels have taken the mystery out of flying. This is one of the better ones

[@Flussig1]

Appreciate the tremendous amount of effort it took to put all of this together. Thank you!

[@pilot-debrief]

You're very welcome!

[@jessicazellner7336]

Agreed! Thank you so much for your time and energy Hoover. I was excited to see a new and lengthy video. Great work!

[@mmatejka01]

Great video as always Hoover. Never hurts to do a recap like this. We tend to want to forget these tragedies but if we don't learn from then we will repeat them.

[@pilot-debrief]

You are so right! Learning from these tragedies is essential!

[@905Alive]

yet they keep repeating them, especially small private planes, it's unreal

[@fornhunkle]

​@@pilot-debrief now I no longer say "take-off" I say "hit the road, jack"

[@barbarachambers7974]

I always appreciate a fresh perspective on these accidents. I hope you and your family enjoy your holidays. 😊

[@pilot-debrief]

Thank you for watching! Merry Holidays to you and yours!

[@GuyFromSC]

Bravo Hoover. 👏🏼 This is now the best vid of the top 10 on the internet. 🙏🏼

[@hefeibao]

Talk about an early Christmas present! A 55-minute video from Pilot Debrief on a quiet Sunday morning? Yes please - what a perfect way to wake up over coffee & cakes while getting top-notch safety instruction.

[@sarahalbers5555]

Same here, but with a cat on my lap😊

[@etudigger3340]

Hoover, you and your videos make it very easy for non-pilots like me to understand why these tragedies happen. I'm glad I found your channel. Safe flying to you and everyone else.

[@livestock9722]

The pitot icing incident give me flashbacks to one of my early solo flights where there was a full pitot/static blockage on climb out. Instilled a healthy respect for air travel/safety early on. And make sure someone didn't wash your plane prior to taking it out in sub zero temps! Nice change of pace video Hoover👌

[@JohnMack-f3f]

I always listen to the Debrief because it’s educational, entertaining and theoretically useful.

[@hoozat007]

Informative and sensitive as always. Thank you for these videos, Hoover. I always look forward to your releases.

[@stevet8121]

I can only imagine how much the military misses you, Hoover. So professional and honest.

[@archer494]

Thanks for this video, Hoover. This year I landed at Los Rodeos as a passenger on a flight from La Palma, and visited the memorial in the hills above the airport.

[@kevinl3235]

I'm only booking flights that Hoover pilots.

[@pamelamorgan7354]

On my next flight, I hope I see Hoover as I enter the plane!

[@hilarygarrison6139]

For real! I would feel safe with Hoover piloting.

[@mwhe3111]

Or Juan Browne (blancolirio). How do we make those requests? 😁

[@thomass.5572]

Ich bin kein Pilot und auch schon zu alt, um einer zu werden. Aber die Herangehensweise mit Briefing und Debriefing finde ich einfach klasse! Die Welt wäre ein viel besserer Ort, wenn Alles so sorgfältig behandelt würde wie die Luftfahrt, auch die militärische. Firmen würde besser funktionieren, Staaten würden besser funktionieren und vor Allem alle Arten von Beziehungen! Danke für diese klaren bespielhaften Analysen!

[@afreightdogslife]

As an airline captain myself, I can't say anything I really would like to say about these "professional pilots" without KZbin canceling me out and banning me forever.

[@57hound]

I went through C-141 flight training with Ed States back in 1983/84 at Altus AFB, and then on many missions with him out of McGuire AFB through the ‘80s. He was a hell of a nice guy and a sharp pilot. Such a tragic loss.

[@markIburgess]

Another great video Hoover. Happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@palismiracle1614]

I’ve always struggled to learn with someone speaking in a classroom environment. With his cadence and inflection, I could pass a test given immediately after any of Hoover’s videos, without any review. So enjoyable.

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

Really nice job putting that video together. Is very informative and very well edited. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@JosieJOK]

Clearly I’ve been watching airline disaster videos for far too long because I’d heard of all of these disasters! It’s been enlightening to hear Hoover’s take on them, though!

[@KCLIBURN-mj9qx]

Thank you again for another excellent video reminding us of the chilling and disastrous effects that can occur when caution and procedure are ignored or put aside.

[@UncleJoeLITE]

Change of pace Hoover...this will be my bedtime listening. I'll replay it when I wake. Cheers from 0200 Monday in Canberra 🇦🇺

[@oakavon]

Listening in Canberra here, too @0215.

[@ScottHayes-z8r]

I do the same! Thought I was the only one

[@Tcb0835]

​@@ScottHayes-z8rNope! 😆

[@sarahalbers5555]

Hoover, you spoil us! 1 hour Pilot Debrief? Santa came early this year. Happy holidays to you, your family, and all the community. Best wishes for the brightest of New Years!

[@veroniqueaudet4152]

This is a very interesting vid, very well made and the analysis is constructive as well as precise. Thank you!

[@AHNC-Hat]

It never ceases to amaze me how many of these tragedies are caused by lack of basic airmanship from pilots with decades of experience. One thing that was drilled into me while getting my IFR ticket was Pitch + Power = Performance. In other words, at a particular power setting (RPM), and a particular pitch (nose up, nose down, or level flight), you will get a particular airspeed. If you lose your airspeed indicator, but have pitch and engine power instruments working, you should know approx. what the a/c will do at any normal attitude and power setting. I lost my airspeed indicator due to icing once. I'd forgotten to turn on the pitot heat, and when I hit the icing layer, I lost airspeed indication about 30 seconds later. I knew what had happened, so I hit the pitot heat switch. It took about 30 seconds for the pitot to thaw, so I had no airspeed indication. No biggie, as I knew what my engine RPM was, and I knew my pitch angle, so there was no need to panic. (There were plenty of other reasons to panic, but that's for a long conversation over scotch and a cigar. *That* story won't get written out online.) After the pitot system thawed out, my airspeed indicator leaped into life and we continued the flight.

[@edmoore3910]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@mangos2888]

I can't believe an "experienced pilot" forgot to turn on the pitot heat!

[@FameyFamous]

​@@mangos2888everyone makes mistakes. Experience and knowledge helps to recognize and recover.

[@AHNC-Hat]

@@FameyFamous No, no, no. Everyone on the Internet is perfect. Anyone who says otherwise is immediately set upon like a wounded wildebeest. 😁

[@queenandi5834]

With years of experience, there is always the danger of routine lurking. And routine can lead to slackening of attention for the daily routine actions in procedures.

[@ILovecatsl]

Oh yay a new pilot debrief! I’ve been getting a bit too relaxed flying commercial lately😂

[@Joe-Guybee]

Great compilation. Thanks, Hoover.

[@pilot-debrief]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaykid6595]

I found this style of video very interesting and informative.. Appreciate the content Hoov. 👍👍🤙🤙

[@DannyNeal-g8y]

My first thought was that a disaster video is questionably appropriate for Christmas. While watching, I realized that your reminders to keep your head in the game, avoid impulsive decisions, and never assume the infallibility of others are wonderful gifts; not only to pilots, but to us non-pilots. Good advice translates to any activity. Thank you for helping us stay safe. And Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@pilot-debrief]

You are absolutely right! It’s all about being mindful and careful, regardless of the activity!

[@sarahalbers5555]

Life lessons, not just for aviation. Hoover does this better than anyone.

[@easttexan2933]

Man, there sure seems to be a lot of "failure to understand" in the cockpits of commercial aviation. Good job Hoover. Always to the point and full of great information.

[@jessicazellner7336]

I never used to be afraid of flying and naively always trust the pilots. It’s shocking the energy in the cockpit…Of course not always but more than I had ever thought.

[@easttexan2933]

@@jessicazellner7336 and now with the DEI hiring practices and the rush to get pilots in the cockpits and unqualified controllers in the towers, if you pay attention, you will see more accidents I'm afraid.

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

@@easttexan2933you are correct Sir.

[@easttexan2933]

@@kamakaziozzie3038 if one follows these aviation threads that report instances, one will find that runway excursions, collisions on the ramps, landings and T/O uncoordinated.....getting worse, not better. Controllers are being hired based on inclusion and not qualifications. They have no common sense about anything. I will do everything I can to not have to get on an airplane for travel.

[@dpfreedman]

I hate to come off sounding like a fanboy but, Hoover, you are a KZbin superstar.

[@sweettina2]

Great compilation, Hoover! Whether you're a pilot or a nurse, we can never stop learning. Seconds count. I feel so badly for the ones behind the pilot, three minutes of sheer terror must seem like an eternity. I pray their families have found peace. Thank you so much for being the top of my favorite channels, Hoover! Lord bless & keep you, your family, and all. ❤🙏 Merry Christmas to all & a wonderful New Year!❤

[@hannafarkas495]

Thanks for this great video Hoover 🙏

[@XHollisWood]

Ugh , great post investigation Hoover ! Tragic outcomes. 🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@PeggiMendricks]

This lengthened video was THE best👏‼️

[@theseldomseenkid6251]

Suggestion: Next Chritmas, how about one with good cheer. The ten most miraculous pilot saves.

[@sondragramse1770]

Good idea. Make me think of miracle on the Hudson( I think that was the name of it)

[@markbays6117]

Really appreciate the work involved in this longer format video Hoover! Great video as always, watched in full as soon as it came up I briefly held a UK PPL many years ago, back when you could keep it with just 5 hours a year I realised that I probably wouldn't be doing many more hours than that, and figured in the event of even a minor problem, I wouldn't be current enough to know I'd do everything right So I gave it up Every time I watch one of yours or Juan Browne's videos I realise I made the right decision

[@lownow7640]

Watching this (yet another excellent video by Hoover), it's tempting to remain firmly planted on the ground. Then I remind myself that this "top ten" list took place over a span of decades and that around the world, thousands of commercial flights successfully complete their travels every single day - check the real time map on Flight Aware to get a visual. Thanks for all you do Hoover. Even though I'm not a pilot, I always look forward to your videos each week. Take good care & Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@TheAmericanGirl1967]

Perfect to listen to while I’m grocery shopping. Thanks for this!

[@pilot-debrief]

Enjoy!

[@FYMASMD]

Perfect!! Death and mayhem excites you? Weird.

[@ol_gunner13b40]

Glad you mentioned the one captain's picture being incorrect. I remember reading about the "Ghost of Flight 401" years ago and when I saw the same captain's pic, I was beginning to think "another ghost"!

[@MrShobar]

Both parents of a fellow college student of mine were killed in the Tenerife disaster. I'll always remember that. The chilling thing about the KLM captain Van Zanten (who was also the chief instructor pilot for KLM) is that immediately after the crash, KLM was looking for him to send him to Tenerife to aid in the investigation. Shortly thereafter, they learned that he was the captain on THIS flight. Informative video, as always.

[@sarahalbers5555]

Wow. Thanks for the back story.

[@jerrydeanswanson79]

Merry Christmas from Wisconsin Hoover!

[@pilot-debrief]

Merry Christmas from somewhere warmer! 😄

[@CarreraTrackOntheFloor]

Well done round down of the ten deadliest pilot mistakes. The arrogance of the KLM was astonishing. Happy Holidays Hoover!

[@DJSoundspectrum]

Only flown a back seat sightseeing ride in a Cessna, one time, flying sims happily, here to learn from debriefs! picking up new tough lessons all the time here!

[@p38cobra]

Appreciate your efforts to make flying safer

[@ebenson4778]

Hoover is teaching me sooo much about flying and aviation.. Awesome..🙂 👌

[@jackiehoward7300]

Hello Hoover. Saudi flight 163 always breaks my heart. I wonder what would have happened if the cabin crew would have evacuated without the captain’s permission. Another disaster that really bothers me is the Japan Airlines Flight 123. Thank you for covering these disasters with sensitivity and compassion. Happy Holidays.

[@TD-ln2tg]

These videos make me feel better/safer about flying, thanks

[@XRP747E]

Excellent video, Hoover! Thank you.

[@bobmabel8543]

Merry Christmas 🎄 from the UK 🇬🇧 Hoover. It’s been great watching your videos develop - great job 👏🏻

[@twicebaked7420]

To me, some of these "mistakes" seem like outright negligence. Great video. Glad to see those subs increase.

[@Max-kw2hp]

Great video. Always pleasure to hear your insights. I like this format even though would love separate video for each case. Thank you, Hoover.

[@pilot-debrief]

Noted! I’m considering making a few of these as separate stand-alone videos.

[@kevinhorne9643]

Thanks Sir! An engaging mix of Debriefs.

[@johntalbert8227]

Attended CRM classes yearly and the Saudi cargo fire incident was always briefed. As a C-141 and then a C-5 loadmaster, that one was always of particular interest because of the cargo fire. We had an APU fire on a C-5 after landing in Iceland and we had to evac 73 passengers from the passenger compartment. Fun times.

[@michaelleitner1245]

The Air Force flew my Marine squadron (minus our F-4's 😊) from California to Virginia in 3 141's. I was impressed by those big boys. But then about five years later, I saw a Galaxy up close in Puerto Rico. It was "Holy Crap!"

[@evilempryss]

I was maintenance on C5s out of Dover in the 90s and that sounds vaguely familiar. When did that happen? Was it a Travis bird?

[@michaelleitner1245]

@@evilempryss That would have been 1975 (I'm older than dirt)

[@texasrodeogirl3814]

Just discovered this channel and I love it! I read a book called “Pilot Error” probably about 25 years ago. The stories were exactly like these. Very interesting, thank you!

[@1RealFishingLife]

Really good videos, with great information, thank you very much for your work....

[@artswri]

Too hard to watch at one time, had to take a break. Great recap , lots of lessons to be learned. Thanks

[@davidp2888]

I was waking up as this popped up on my feed. It was relaxing to listen to Hoover's comprehensive explanations.

[@pilot-debrief]

Glad to hear it!

[@robertmoffett3486]

I have to watch these in segments. Some of these pilots just give me too much heartburn to stand watching for long. They bring to mind the age-old question, "HOW COULD YOU?".

[@sidoney101]

Air France Flight 447 continues to fascinate, baffle and horrify me in equal measure. IMO it was such an outlier as to be a black swan event. Great summary Hoover.

[@davidgapp1457]

Air France, in my opinion, needs to overhaul its flight crew selection and training. The second pilot, the one holding the aircraft in a stall, was essentially panicked. Not much of the right stuff in that one! In general I've noticed that Air France pilots seem too excitable. This included a fist fight in the cockpit and a tug-of-war in respect of controls - both in 2022! Overall, the performance of their crews, especially in the past 20 years, seems rather dismal. I know there are some truly fine French pilots so I believe the primary fault likes within Air France itself.

[@Shannon-f8w]

At 19 minutes, I always wonder if the pilot seats are close enough that one could punch the other in the face to stop him doing something dumb like continuing to pull up. Sometimes someone needs a physical shock to snap out of it.

[@technowelliebobs4779]

They are definitely close enough to punch the dude or gal next to you. I’m not sure if the FO even realised what Bonin was doing

[@Matticitt]

@@technowelliebobs4779 he clearly didn't. Both he and the captain realized only when Bonin told them he was still pulling the stick but it was already too late.

[@ShaydeNZ]

It's crazy how fixated that dude was on pulling back on his joystick. Hoover didn't cover it, but even when the captain told him to stop pulling back, and the other FO took over the controls, nevertheless they went into the water with Bonin still pulling hard back on his joystick. Incredible. These debriefs have taught me that some people just do not have the right mental faculties to handle flying a complex machine, and should never have been pilots.

[@JulieAVL]

Thanks for this extra interesting and illuminating video. I love your channel and enjoy your approach. And I could tell you were at least in the military-I was in the uUSAF as well and your delivery and matter of fact non dramatic delivery feels awesomely familiar. A lot of our county is a mess, but the Air Force is incredible.

[@JF-fx2qv]

Great mix of videos. Merry Christmas.

[@erinmoriarity4775]

I don't understand how you got to be so experienced in this field, since you appear to be about 30 years old...? Anyway, really enjoy the way you present things on your channel!

[@sarahalbers5555]

He has a serious military background.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

I was wondering if you were going to do Tenerife. It’s always been a mystery to me how a pilot with so much experience like Jacob Van Zantaan could do something like that.😢 I’ll never forget that terrible day, because it happened on my birthday. I was only nine years old, but I always remember the date in 1977.😢

[@mangos2888]

Tenerife is covered by so many people on the internet. I bet you can get someone to read VanZaant's mind.

[@kennyw871]

Thank you for the time you take to make aviation safer for all of us.

[@caterpillajoe5225]

Love the longer formats ❤

[@DangerDIY]

Great video (tragic, but great). Thanks.

[@Noticer1488]

Surprised you didn’t cover the one with Ho Lee Fuk, Sum Ting Wong, Wi Tu Lo, and Bang Ding Ow.

[@conniefrank6895]

There was a fascinating article in Vanity Fair about the Air France disaster. I just reread it recently, after the flat spin crash in Brazil

[@waynecuffley3451]

I did 21 years in the USAF and had the opportunity to sit in the jumpseat of a KC135 as the #2 in a three plane MITO; the turbulence was insane; I was so impressed with how comfortable the pilots were under these conditions.

[@artbuck7709]

Outstanding and thorough presentation, as usual!

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

"Top 10...." "You wont believe what happens next..." Has someone been reading the "Making Big Bucks on KZbin" book? 😀

[@davsmth41]

I remember the Canary Island crash all too well. I was just 12 or so, my dad was an Air Force dentist at Dove AFB. This accident turned him into the air forces Forensic Dentist. I remember the media all over, and us kids told not to say anything. This was back before computers and my dad had the job of identifying all the victims one by one manually. He was up all night for months staring at picture slides on his screen. This lead to him being called on for the Jim Jones Guyana horror, to identify all of them, and to my dad being called for any and all specialized identification jobs throughout his 34 year Air Force carrier. After he passed away, we found the thousands of dental slides he had taken of that gruesome Island accident. How that man handled all that his entire life I will never know. He was a very talented and incredibly great man. Sorry to babble, guess it hit a spot in me.

[@RETlREDAVIATOR]

43:56 I looked at that fuselage sitting west of long runway during my many AWACS deployments to what was then Riyadh Air Base between 1988 (Op ELF One) and 1995 (Op Southern Watch)...it was an eerie sight! 😟

[@fahadali5046]

Outstanding video 👍

[@pilot-debrief]

Thank you for watching!

[@christianhunter777]

I feel better knowing that it's guys like you protecting our country. And because of your videos we all know how easy it is for a weekend warrior (read: certifiable dumbass) to inadvertantly rip the wings and stabilizer off a Cessna or a Beechcraft. What we had not known is how the exact same thing can happen with these big birds too. Congratulations on reaching seven hundred thousand subs in two years, a moonshot, growth trajectory-wise.

[@pilot-debrief]

Thank you so much! It’s definitely been a crazy two years!

[@mikethompson9745]

Hoover I enjoy your input on these disasters, I understand you are now a commercial pilot, What do you fly and how many hours do you have?

[@Tackz777]

Hey Hoover, great coverage, as always. I like the longer format this time & while I’m somewhat familiar with most of these, I actually didn’t know about the mid-air collision over Saudi Arabia. BTW 🚨👉🏻 One thing tho that I think got overlooked…this video uses the same picture of Pan Am 747 pilot Victor Grubbs as the pilot of the Saudi flight that burned on the ground after an unexplained failure to evacuate the plane.

[@Mark-yd1qs]

OMG I was a C130 FE there was no CRM in these accidents, obviously wasnt a thing yet. so sad.

[@marymonson2187]

I love that little airplane on the shelf just behind your right shoulder. It’s fuzzy to look at, but it reminds me of Snoopy the Ace’s plane! 🛩️Love your videos, I always learn a lot from you!

[@KayRay424]

I remember when this happened in Tenerife. Horrific. Who would think they would be in such a situation sitting on the tarmac.

[@kaisykaisy]

Thank you very much for this beautiful video

[@allanmurphy7474]

Thanks for the history, it helps me appreciate how air travel has improved and how much better flying is than driving.

[@bryanquick2709]

We taxied past that L-1011 many times. Tragic. Thanks for your debriefs Hoover.

[@giggiddy]

Almost an hour long! What a treat!!!

[@moiraatkinson]

That was the best and the most accurate review that I’ve listened to. Great video. I get so sick of trying to correct lesser channels who spout the line which KLM tried to give out afterwards ie that the controller’s non standard phraseology made the captain of KLM think he had takeoff clearance. He knew he didn’t - he was rapidly going out of hours and didn’t want to be stuck in Tenerife another night. I was alive when this accident happened and I remember it. The Pan Am FO survived and was interviewed. Regarding the Saudi flight, if the aircraft hadn’t depressurised, would that not have prevented an earlier attempt to open the doors? This was a new fact for me. I don’t know if the NTSB discovered why it hadn’t depressurised as expected. I feel somewhat sorry for this crew that they didn’t (or couldn’t) evacuate the passengers, because if that had been successful I’m sure they’d have been presented with an award. This would have been really nice for a crew who had only ever been told they were slow and useless 😊.

[@Damien-q8t]

As Superman said "welll ladies and gentlemen, i hope this little incident hasn't put any of you off flying... statistically speaking, of course, it's still the safest way to travel"

[@jimsteinway695]

I took lessons in college the first thing I learned was push the nose down in a stall. It’s amazing how many experienced pilots pull back in a panic.

[@williammrdeza9445]

That was a very interesting review, Hoover, though each one was tragic in its own right. I will trust your assessment that flying commercial airlines is much safer today. Stay safe up there!

[@dianesavant2818]

I will admit Im very afraid of flying but with you flying the plane, I think I could fly. Much respect.

[@pimacanyon6208]

maybe it's 10 crashes in this video, but I think it's the first Pilot Debrief video that gave me the heebee jeebees (thats' a technical term).

[@evilempryss]

Hoover: You might know some of these, but you probably don't know them all. Me: Challenge accepted.