Airline Pilot Dies While Flying

Despite having medical exams to check our health every 6 months as we get older, sometimes pilots dying in flight happens. This is just another reason thats you have two fully qualified pilots flying.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Request Runway 10
5:29 - De-Ice Pad
8:30 - Change of Plans
11:24 - This Runway Looks Short

[@larrytaylor7753]

I knew this captain that died in flight. Worked with him for almost 30 years. The FO was shaken. Who wouldn’t be? But, he held it together and got everyone else safely on the ground. R.I.P., MJ

[@reed510]

My condolences

[@JINSEOK3716]

Dang. That must have been a shock with you too. 30 years is a no joke. May he rest in peace 🙏

[@lds251]

Was there also a flight engineer or was the FO alone? (I haven’t seen this yet) I always felt safer with a 3rd pilot aboard. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@Ven183]

Best wishes to the family

[@larrytaylor7753]

It was an A320. There was a FA in the flight deck but the FO did all the flying duties “solo.”

[@vodnurse5702]

You can hear the sadness in the first officers voice. He did a wonderful job under an extremely stressful and tragic situation.

[@owenklein1917]

When you said, “I’m sure he would’ve made the captain proud”, it made me tear up a little. He was looking down at the FO and smiling at how he handled this. May he rest in peace.

[@avgeekguy]

same

[@dreamyx01]

As a flight attendant this is something I really never think about. Passengers getting sick sure but the pilots being incapacitated doesn't even cross my mind. I hope it never happens on one of my flights. Condolences to the pilots loved ones.

[@KPL400]

Incident occured 2015......would you have been happy to know that the captain of a flight you are on had received double by-pass heart surgery in 2006 and was drugs to reduce the risk of future heart attacks...

[@jessysun6730]

😢😢😢😢🙈💔

[@Marshmellow_Cat]

As a witch, you can't go on your next flight!!! Trust me!!

[@Zyo117]

This is why pilots aren't allowed to have the same meal. Often there will be only two meal choices, and in case one is contaminated,the other pilot will still be fine.

[@dreamyx01]

@@Zyo117 where did you get this information from? Pilots scarf down whatever is available. They don’t pay any attention to or car who eats what.

[@MultiPetercool]

You can clearly hear that the pilot is indeed shaken. He certainly handled it professionally given that a friend and colleague had just passed.

[@larry_ellison]

Indeed. Handling a machine while emotional can be exceedingly difficult. You are operating with different brain chemistry and need to clutch the situation. In sports they talk about choking, and the necessity to return to fundamentals and basic movements when the emotions run high, or performance suffers. I don't fly planes, but I would imagine it's similar

[@brandonorozco8358]

And his partner was probably still strapped in his chair right beside him.

[@B00ZEBAR0N]

Sad. That said; when he keeps saying “we” I know he’s in reaction mode and as Kelsey always says; they are an entire crew/team working together as one - so my Q here is after hearing this - I was wondering if someone was giving him CPR on the deck and if there was a jump seat pilot or “other” assisting this FO? Someone said they heard stress in his voice. I totally disagree. Was he doing handstands and cartwheels about what a lovely day it was? Of course not. But he was being a pro and doing his job.- and did it well. My comment about “we” makes me just wonder if he had someone in the Left Seat and since time even at 18000 or whatever - time was of the essence; I’m assuming (again) the captain wasn’t totally gone (for a lack of a better term) Sounds like he’s trying to save his life still. Thoughts?

[@wrightmf]

My impression is the people hired for airline pilots are like astronauts or SEALs. Besides all the qualifications, hours flying, etc. you want someone that will not freak out when everything is going bad.

[@MultiPetercool]

@@B00ZEBAR0N I could not agree more. Many airline pilots are Air Force trained and treat their crew as the way they were compatriots in battle. Some planes are equipped with defibrillators. If it was a heart attack you can be sure somebody pulled one out if they had it!

[@medicalopsgirl]

"The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the Captain is its soul." Eloquent words from Sir Walter A. Raleigh. Rest in peace, sir. FO, you were truly grace under pressure.

[@ozone7]

Sir Walter A. Raleigh lived from 1552 to 1618... He definately should get credit for inventing and building an airplane that early, but even more so for not telling anybody about it!

[@medicalopsgirl]

@@ozone7 Thanks for your response. The quote is from Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh, who died in 1922. He was an english scholar and poet. I tried to place his middle initial on my comment to avoid that question.

[@wisdomrules8474]

@@medicalopsgirl Thanks for the clarification. I was wondering about that too.

[@medicalopsgirl]

@@wisdomrules8474 You are most welcome. He was knighted in 1911.

[@spudwesth]

Do not take the bang stirs' kill shout.... blud clotts .... SADS

[@longlongevity]

Speaking as a physician, it would make sense to have a standardized way of offloading clear medical emergencies so there’s no confusion as to where the plane has to go. The less decisions people have to make in emergencies the better. I assume someone was providing some first aid while all this was happening? Everyone did great here. RIP captain. I gotta say, I admire Kelsey’s ability to explain things so clearly in lay terms. No wonder you have such a great channel.

[@ellenmoriarty8747]

I was wondering the same thing. Was there a doctor on board, can a stewardess perform CPR…..? So sad 😢

[@chelseamoore6074]

Excellent suggestion. I would encourage you to contact the FAA using this video as an example.

[@silentsleepers93]

Can’t standardize such things as all airports are different and emergencies are not all the same unfortunately can’t have a medic onboard either as the likelihood of the need for a ALS emergency needed is rare. Cockpits are small too and can’t be dragging a limp body over controls the pilot or FO have the responsibility for all the souls onboard listening to the audio they did everything they could unfortunately not everyone can be saved

[@MJCLAXDEN]

Kelsey, this was a very tastefully done video. Not only did the FO honor the Captain with his professionalism, you did as well in this video.

[@catherinenelson4162]

I agree. I have a question though. Was that nurse, who was the flight attendant able to do CPR on the captain? People who have no pulse aren't necessarily "gone". There are many instances of them being brought back via CPR.

[@kylieharrison3782]

@@catherinenelson4162 lots of things factor into that decision making including the environment (space and manouvreability) , safety to others and time elapsed. I think tv shows tend to give us the illusion that saving lives is easy and happens every time an effort is made. Not to mention the idea that every time someone is brought back to life there are no negative effects to the person that is brought back ie no brain damage, no change in personality... a lot of snap decisions being made in a miniscule amount of time.

[@merricat3025]

@Catherine NELSON CPR seldom brings people back. They probably did everything they could

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

@@merricat3025 If you don't try CPR on the patient, you won't know if it would have made a difference. I tried it once on someone who needed it and it worked!

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@merricat3025 as an ex nurse I can assure you that quite often CPR does bring people back. I have been involved in many medical emergencies. ❤️

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

I can't imagine what stress that first pilot was under. Whether he knew that the captain had passed away or thought he was unconscious, he must have been desperate to get down to the gate to get assistance to him. He handled it beautifully and I hope his airline recognises his excellent behaviour in the circumstances. Deepest condolences to the captain's family and friends.

[@oldmech619]

A Captain died while landing in ANC. He did the touch-downed but died on the roll out. The FO took over in time, but at first did not recognize that the Captain was not in control. Oh, and the Captain had just finished his 1st class medical.

[@toddsmith8608]

From the sound of his voice it seems he knew the captain had already passed. There didn't seem to be any urgency in his voice, more like somber acceptance.

[@peterstockhausen8806]

One of the stories in F Lee Bailey's autobiography is about him convincing the FAA that a pilot/client of his wasn't likely to have a 2nd heart attack thus getting his pilot's license back. This F Lee did after the guy died of a heart attack

[@oldmech619]

@@toddsmith8608 He sounded like a professional pilot

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Ain't exactly flying a plane... BUT if I'm not personally involved in the immediate medical attention to someone with a medical emergency, I prefer to simply keep it firmly in MY mind that they are unconscious/incapacitated, and first-aid/EMS/etc... is ongoing... Basically, as I was taught in the military, "Don't have the funeral until your job is DONE." Now, I can't speak to this F.O.'s mind-set, though he was clearly "rattled" at least a little by the vocal cues... All I can say, is that it's (in my experience) much easier to focus on what YOU need to do for a best possible outcome if you're not "writing it off" or "reaching acceptance" at the same time as trying to deal with everything else... Finally, this is NOT a criticism to the pilot(s) in the vid'... It's simply my best explanation for how to handle life and death and still do a job. I hope this might help someone else who might be aspiring... or worried about handling "grace under fire", themselves. ;o)

[@aivc9331]

The FO did an incredible job while dealing with all the stress. He handled it perfectly under tons of pressure. May the Captain rest peacefully.

[@davidmnorman4948]

0:47 😊 0:50 0:51

[@catmom1322]

I'm the daughter & sister of air traffic controllers & still have great respect for pilots, just like my dad & brother.

[@GypsyGirl317]

I have huge respect for ATCs as well! I had a friend many years ago who was also an ATC, and I have flown many times, globally. Those people in the towers are incredible! So are the pilots. ❤️

[@mrsx7944]

That means nothing. You're. not an ATC. Stop clout chasing.

[@sarahlynn7894]

@mrsx7944 You're a miserable person.

[@lorrieleaver2447]

It happened to a friend of mine who was a Sr Captain for Qantas Airlines. He had his full medical review two days before his last flight and made it back to Australia. He literally drove home and was handed a cup of tea by his wife. She heard the cup smash on the floor and he was dead. Without warning he had just flown around the world and died on arrival. It can happen to anybody at anytime hence the need for at least two experienced pilots. My deepest condolences to all who knew him 🙏🏻

[@mw12349]

thats so sad

[@iwillnotcomply6001]

Yeah anybody jabbed

[@louiseogden1296]

That's so awful. If I've learned anything though, bodies tend to hold together when you're under pressure, and then when you take a rest, you collapse.

[@JALC-x]

@@iwillnotcomply6001 this happened in 2015, stop regurgitating the same Facebook conspirators all the time

[@starrfaithfull6934]

​@@iwillnotcomply6001 That's a stupid thing to say. Just ignorant.

[@WonderfulHayden]

This FO was outstanding, calm in an emergency, multitasking/handling the job of two people, and still thinking ahead of the possible logistical barriers on the ground for the Captain.

[@JimMork]

He did have to keep the death toll down to one. Bad to lose one, sure, but those guys are on the hook for every "soul" on board.

[@bones2177]

Both the pilot and the controller acted professionally and remained open to alternate suggestions instead of being rigid and stressful. Sorry for the loss of life but kudos to the two professionals who, while working in concerted effort, did everything they could think of, as expeditiously as possible.

[@rkah6187]

Exactly. These were very unfortunate circumstances but watching them work so well together and getting the plane down safely was beautiful in its own way. I really do think they would have made the captain proud.

[@dondash8921]

The Captain got another set of wings & the FO earned a lot of respect. Kudos to ATC as well.

[@LauRoot892]

🙄

[@echoandi]

yep...the vaxxed are dropping like lead balloons

[@charlesharris9965]

I've had a coworker pass away at work and it caused all kinds of chaos. Truly impressed with the professionalism of the FO and the ATC. Condolences to the pilot's family.

[@jordanp7927]

Jesus loves you

[@donmac5918]

@@jordanp7927 A-men. ….thousands have died suddenly over the past months…..nothing to do with the “vac-ine”?…..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@FrumpyFriend39]

That Captain, as you said definitely would've been proud of his first officer for his quick reaction in doing his best to get him cared for. I live about an hour away from Syracuse Hancock and I never even knew this happened there. It brings you a different perspective when it's that close to home and you've flown in and out of that airport countless times. RIP to the Captain. I don't mean for this to sound bad and say this with the best of intentions, but at least he went out doing what he loved

[@millicentsmallpenny5837]

Maybe that is because not a whole lot happened. A pilot has a stroke, and the other pilot lands the plane. Landing planes is what pilots do daily, thousands of times. It takes a utube vid and a whole lot of easily impressed people to make it into something fantastic

[@tedschroeders5289]

@@millicentsmallpenny5837 “ It takes a utube vid and a whole lot of easily impressed people...”. That’s a pretty obnoxious take on this situation. I would love to see how cool you are about it, losing your captain to a medical emergency in flight with a plane full of people. It’s not like he was landing a Cessna 172 or something.

[@chandlerhorton7286]

@@millicentsmallpenny5837 you’re more incompetent than the captain is currently

[@millicentsmallpenny5837]

@@chandlerhorton7286 How much have you flown a plane. I did for 20 years. Again, how much??

[@chandlerhorton7286]

@@millicentsmallpenny5837 remote control doesnt count nerd lmao

[@denisemeredith2436]

Condolences to the Captain's family, friends and colleagues. May his skies always be blue - RIP.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

Thats so beautifully said 💛

[@JimMork]

Hope the pilot is a grandpa. To expire with small children at home is even worse.

[@jessysun6730]

😢😢😢🙈💔

[@Kevin.odonnell]

I love that you are literally solving a pr problem that the airlines have failed to address in nearly 100 years. Demystifying commercial air travel and communicating what happens in the air so passengers can be at ease. Thank you :)

[@mcollins8006]

As someone who has long been afraid of flying but has to fly often, I greatly appreciate your videos. You are helping me to understand how safe it really is and what I can do as a passenger to make the experience better. Thank you for your videos!

[@reklessbravo2129]

you might be interested in mentour pilot. He goes over aviation incidents and explains the series of events that lead to it and what changed afterwards. Some of them are tragic, but not all, and it gives you a good understanding of how things go wrong and everything done to keep it from happening again

[@californiahiker9616]

It’s difficult enough witnessing a sudden death while anywhere on the ground. I can’t even imagine that happening in a flying plane, and being responsible for getting that plane back down on the ground. Well done, lone pilot, condolences to family and friends of the deceased. Thanks for the excellent narration, Kelsey!

[@antd8667]

One small plane pilot flu in to side of mountain 48 hours after covid shot

[@echoandi]

yep...the vaxxed are dropping like lead balloons

[@mw12349]

@@antd8667 WTF does this have to do with this OMG this was well before covid and happened in 2015 so take your agenda elsewhere and have some respect!

[@patrickflohe7427]

@@antd8667 -Flew?

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@antd8667 this has been a serious concern of mine ever since the rollout, and it being mandated for flight crews. It's a global injustice isn't it. 😢

[@greymark420]

When i was based near Heathrow Airport, (i work for the ambulance service), we were able to arrange a tail lift. This is a hydraulic lift that would allow us to get a stretcher on board and a relatively quick way of getting a patient from the aircraft to the ambulance. What an exemplary First Officer during a very stressful event.

[@johnny5805]

This was 2015. The Captain was Michael Johnston. A young looking 57 year old. RIP sir.

[@LauRoot892]

Ugh 😣

[@joywebster2678]

But the RN stewardess says he's too big to do CPR on.

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

@@joywebster2678 He wasn't very healthy !

[@starrfaithfull6934]

​@gertjan van der meij Are you certain that YOU are well? One blood clot and it's over. Learn to be humble.

[@gtfg3800]

Thank you for the references. With everything going on today I was wondering what exactly his condition was & why but at least we know it was not vax related, a relief of sorts.

[@thetourminator]

I recall this well, since just like many, I heard it on national news at the time. The kicker was that a day later, a coworker said "hey you heard that news story about the pilot that died mid-flight? That was [our-coworker's] father" Man I couldn't believe it, my very own coworker (didn't know him all that well but saw him daily) lost his father like that....sad.

[@susanbush4358]

RIP to the captain who lost his life and the F/O and ATC did a phenomenal job getting the plane down. Also, a shout out to Kelsey..thank you for doing the videos you do. It helped me so much with the information I received from your videos to make my first flight on a plane memorable.

[@echoandi]

yep...the vaxxed are dropping like lead balloons

[@charlieisacatwithseizures]

Respect to the pilot who landed. Truly a terrible thing to have to live through. To keep so calm and successfully land while also planning ahead is just insane. I really hope he is doing ok now

[@flapjackson6077]

It’s always gratifying seeing the best in human behavior. Totally professional, and working as a team! RIP to the Captain.

[@robertrobert5188]

Hi Kelsey Great pilot there! His ability to operate what is essentially a 2 man operation was outstanding. I think he showed wonderful emotional intelligence in focusing on the job at hand, including captain's welfare rather than the "how bad is this?" He is made of stuff most of us dream of.

[@LauRoot892]

Rob

[@davegrundgeiger9063]

That's very sad about the pilot. :( The story shows again how extremely safe airline flying is. Even in the extraordinarily rare and severe case of losing a pilot, the passengers were hardly even inconvenienced.

[@alpinewinds3740]

I'm not a pilot, as a matter of fact I don't even like climbing a ladder, yet I really enjoy his vids. Living vicariously through Kelsey. Thanks for posting. Rest in Peace to the Captain.

[@PorkChopJones]

Prayers to the family of the pilot. Sorry for your loss. A death of loved one can be a very emotional period in time. I salute this pilot who is doing what they loved to do, God bless this pilot and family! We thank you for your service! Keeping us the passengers.... safe and sound! Be at peace...

[@jordanp7927]

Jesus Christ loves you

[@ericstembomwaduna9420]

Amen

[@ericstembomwaduna9420]

@@jordanp7927 Amen

[@noreenmacuga1866]

I was a f/a back in the Stone Age - when the tower asks for souls on board I got chills! Pilots don’t get nearly enough credit but, all the blame for the outcome of a flight! Great video, thanks for the share and great explanation of this event! Blessings ❣️

[@kemills79]

Such a sad situation, but this pilot handled it with incredible grace and skill. Thank you for your sensitive breakdown of events and may God save you from such a day. ❤️

[@ross-carlson]

Yeah, that "god" of yours didn't seem to do much for this captain now did it? Wonder why that is.... maybe because it's a childish fairy tale? Fortunately actual people were involved to ensure that the plane landed and everyone else on board was safe, again thanks to the great reaction of the copilot and the assistance from the men and women on the ground. _They_ are who save people every single day.

[@ericcarter2714]

Absolutely a sad situation! God was with and guiding the Pilot and All involved 100% ❤️

[@alphamaccao5224]

@@ericcarter2714 gotta love you deluded assholes attributing to your magic man in the sky what should ACTUALLY be granted to the skill and capability of those who did the actual work. Your so called benevolent god is why the surivivng pilot had to deal with that bullshit in the first place.

[@kemills79]

@@ross-carlson a little harsh, don’t you think? I’m not overly religious but that’s pretty offensive.

[@ross-carlson]

@@ericcarter2714 Oh really - then why didn't this "god" of yours do something to save the pilot in the first place? Does it just like to toy with people's lives to put them all in danger like that? Wow, that's pretty fucked up - isn't this "god" of yours all powerful? so I guess it enjoys watching children STARVE TO DEATH huh? I mean if I watched a child STARVE TO DEATH wouldn't you think I was a monster? (hint: YES) Your "god" does that on a minute by minute basis yet somehow it's good - and was guiding the pilot? Are you kidding me with this shit? Just, wow. Oh, and BTW which of the 2000+ "god(s)" are you even talking about? Why are you an atheist for the other 1999 "god(s)"? Is it.... Thor? Zeus? Yahwey? Vishnu? Hera? Ra? Poseidon?

[@freesoul2895]

Rest in power to the pilot, probably has landed a lot of flights safely, appreciate all pilots out there! 🔥

[@tombimashri8149]

For sure

[@radhasen.animalwelfare.5644]

When you can overcome a daunting and unexpected crisis with a cool head, it increases your confidence and faith in yourself. All of you did a remarkable job and landed safely!

[@danfadden4788]

I live 5 min from KSYR and remember the day this happened. So sad. Condolences to the pilot's family.

[@LauRoot892]

Where ya from ?🙄

[@davidp2888]

The Captain is my age. Rest In Peace, Captain. My condolences to his family and friends.

[@ckreuzbichler]

@@Arvidje ??? what my dude

[@Arvidje]

@@ckreuzbichler p r e s s u r e... high risk with blood cloths. get some knowledge please..

[@squidwardshouse67]

@@Arvidje Hi conspiracy theorist 👋

[@nsudatta-roy8154]

@@squidwardshouse67 Can you provide science to the contrary? I bet you can't. The preponderance of the evidence in NOT in your favor.

[@squidwardshouse67]

@@nsudatta-roy8154 So there’s the fact that this happened in 2015. Also since I know what you want to make this about it’s important to note that the vaccine is very safe and has been administered to billions of people. You can’t take a random death and say it’s linked to it without reason.

[@jlangevin65]

I imagine ATC thought the de-icing pad would allow direct access for an ambulance, but after reconsideration he decided that the factors Kelsey mentions were too unpredictable.

[@josephkanowitz6875]

ב''ה, just guessing here but I imagine this is an established (and perhaps practiced) airport procedure both for emergency access and for preserving the rest of operations, *and* maintaining some privacy/solemnity in this type of event. So a certain amount of CYA but if this is a busy Northeast airport some considerations to everything involved. Then the PF gently insists on the gate, prioritizing the rapidity of EMS seeing if there's anything to be done, over anything euphemistic *or* as might prioritize the ambulance rushing off to the hospital, his intention is read and the controller gives it to him.

[@THErealOGse]

Incredible job by the FO. I work EMS, Nursing, and Occupational Health and Safety so I can speak on working under pressure and working in unpredictable conditions. Kudos to this guy, he was the epitome of calm, cool, and collected. In the end you have a task at hand and others lives in your care, they trust you instantly because they have to in my lines of work and in aviation, you have a big task at hand. Handle it and deal with your feelings later.

[@Honey-tl8jc]

They all did a wonderful job handling a tough situation. Sorry for your loss. It is tough to watch someone pass away, especially in a situation like that. The pilot did an amazing job of keeping calm and focused on the next best steps. Prayers

[@robertcopeland2946]

Pilot: "That is the shortest runway I have ever seen in my life!" Co-Pilot:" Pretty wide though."

[@FinnishLapphund]

😄

[@shadowbeast2276]

That sucks that he passed away. its good that the other pilot was able to keep his cool while under pressure. Bless Those tower guys. They work so hard to help. Huge team effort

[@peterjones4621]

Thank you Kelsey, a sad video. Your explanation of everything was excellent, you're great at telling us all that is involved and you bring a human side to your videos that I really appreciate. I find myself binge watching you're older videos that I've missed and watching others over again. Thank you Kelsey, great videos.

[@der_pinguin44]

I was a professional semi driver, and I'm seeing a lot of parallels in the language. Things you've said, big picture, thinking ahead of the craft, reminds me a lot of the training we undertook with the Smith System. Thank you for this education.

[@LauRoot892]

Penguin 🐧

[@ivechang6720]

I'm so sad for this loss in your community. Peace and love to you all.

[@debrafoster4374]

That is really sad. My condolences to his friends, family, and co-workers.

[@geraldinem.8570]

This was a very sad situation. My prayers go out to the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased pilot. The other pilot deserves all our respect and appreciation for his professionalism in keeping the unfortunate situation as under control as possible for the sake of the almost 160 persons on board.

[@arboclimber]

Yet another awesome video, love this channel, been watching you since the early days. Always been interested in aviation. Such a sad story this but we'll done to the FO and ATC for coming together to have this captain returned to his family, well done to all involved. I used to care for a friend who worked in Manchester ATC, UK, and when he passed away I was left with everything including his training manuals from the 1970's and all his aviation books etc very inspiring. Keep up the great videos and best wishes for your future.

[@robbflynn4325]

this has happened a few times especially over the past year or so. RIP sir.

[@DawleyDude]

Rest in Peace Capt. Michael Johnston.

[@michaelsnow7252]

RIP captain, and more power to the first officer...what a guy.

[@CynthiaSchoenbauer]

This is my first time here. I really like this talk down. You explain things as if you can feel what we are feeling and know what we may be thinking or concerned about. You are a very nice person and a great instructor.

[@delstanley1349]

4:17 I'm not a pilot, ATC or anyone that has worked at an airport, I'm a passenger many times. I just love to watch planes and how they go about, I will even watch them land and take-off near the A/P. One of the things I've learned from watching these videos and watching the ground markers is that the SAME runway will have two numbered names. Yes, all the airport personnel here are laughing now, but I didn't know until two years ago. Take a runway "X" then +/- 18 will give you the same runway but from the opposite direction. Thus Runway 10 going east-west is the same as Runway 28 (10+18) but going west-east. They are the same slab of concrete. The 18 is really 180 degrees, pilots and ATC usually like to drop ending digits (like in altitude). Most people here already know all this, but a few may not.

[@ToabyToastbrot]

watch the last CGP Grey video, they go a bit more in debt about Runway numbers It's actually a good video

[@taradonovan3079]

i didnt know that & ive been watching airplane videos for a year now. thanks for sharing

[@travissmith2056]

That's one of those things that once you realize this property, you feel kind of dumb for not seeing this earlier. It (It has a name) where you assume EVERYBODY knows what you know. Once you have realized this, you assume you were the only one who didn't know. With this logic, it feels a bit condescending to others if you tell others. This leads you to, never inform others. Ex: I have a relative & when we go on trips, they MUST tell me the next turn, which lane, speed limits etc. Fun Fact: I HAVE GPS yet they must give direction/ speed limits, It's annoying because ready know this info. Makes one feel like an idiot,

[@eclectichoosier5474]

Runways are numbered by their compass orientation. So runway 28 would be between 275 and 284 degrees on your compass, as you're landing. If there are parallel runways, you might see Right, Left, and even Center (28R 28C or 28L) If there are many parallel runways, they will number some of them a bit off. So you might have 28 R C and L and 27, and maybe even 29

[@MrJest2]

@@travissmith2056 Yes; but this is the internet. Most people don't necessarily write for whomever they are replying to, but rather the "vast silent hordes" who are also reading the exchange. After a while, you get used to looking at a comment and just saying to yourself, "Oh. I knew that, but this isn't aimed at me."

[@lendersbagels01]

Especially sad, since everyone did an excellent job trying to help the captain.

[@lewisstratton]

Kelsey, you're commentary on the crews in your videos is so fair and professional. Appreciate your ethics.

[@richardkallio3868]

My sincere condolences to the Captain’s loved ones, but there is also great beauty here: he died doing what he loved to do. ❤️

[@echoandi]

yep...the vaxxed are dropping like lead balloons

[@sueg2286]

Nothing beautiful about death..ever.

[@laratheplanespotter]

Poor guys. May this Captain RIP and I hope the FO got someone to talk to about it. Prayers the friends and family of the deceased. So sad. 57 is no age to die. 🥺

[@grmpEqweer]

It does happen, though. Poor guy.

[@jamesmelcher9355]

This may be the best video of yours I have seen yet. I appreciate the breakdown of what was being said between the first officer and the people on the ground in Syracuse.

[@LauRoot892]

Melcher 😘

[@olivierconet7995]

I am always impressed how pilots are trained professionals, that are able to safely handle unusual and very demanding situations. There are checklists for many things, including pilot incapacitation, but not on how to reach medics quickly. I feel safe when I fly, I can tell you.

[@freemanthoughts]

Great job Brandon. Fellow friend and pilot I have flown with many times back in the cargo days. You handled it like a pro.

[@u2nutsfer]

R.I.P. Capt. ✈🙏 in your Eternal Flight. Great job First officer AA Thank Capt K. Great video

[@goochfitness26]

Rip to the captain that sucks horribly. I'm just glad the FO handled the situation with grace. We also need to appreciate the controller making the FO's job alittle easier. Professional from both ends

[@jimbuckley4986]

I am addicted to your channel. Really appreciate and enjoy listening.

[@pamelaevans6485]

The F/O did a beautiful job. Former DL F/A here and now a nurse; had many medical emergencies inflight, but never the crew. Very impressed by your commentary as well. RIP to the Capt.

[@bc-guy852]

Wow Kelsey - your channel is going to hit One Million Subscribers very soon!! Amazing. I can remember your earliest episodes and it doesn't seem like that long ago. Well done! I only have notifications turned on for a few channels but yours is one of them. I hope you're planning something special for the big '1 M Event'?

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

57 is far too young ☹️

[@samitechcookie9758]

Rest in peace and fly high, Captain! 💙

[@utubehanna]

Kelsey - I love that you break it all down and let us in on what’s going on between the lines in these radio transmissions.

[@CAP198462]

That’s awfully sad, but I’ve heard another story like that. One of the ground crew, an older and not terribly fit guy was working for the airline as his retirement job, and so his wife would get flight benefits. One day he was loading bags in a plane and he sat down and died in the baggage compartment. When the plane landed they found him. I heard the story from the pilot of the aircraft involved and I’ve no reason to doubt the story.

[@jordanp7927]

Jesus loves you

[@echoandi]

yep...the vaxxed are dropping like lead balloons

[@mw12349]

OMG how terribly sad for all the crew and his family 😢

[@pklar87]

That must have been so traumatic for the first officer. He handled the situation brilliantly. May the captain rest in peace. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

[@Joanla1954]

Condolences to his family and friends. I'd feel very safe flying with that outstanding FO! Just stumbled on your channel today, thank you for this highly interesting video!

[@robertmonaghan5420]

Excellent Video. My Prayers go out to The Captains Family. That First Officer Is Incredible

[@wilhoroshak5035]

Can we all take a moment and appreciate the ATC for double checking with the ground control about getting to gate 6 instead of the de ice pad.

[@alwaysright5901]

Yes, ATC is one of those difficult jobs out there that takes a lot of training, skill, attention to detail and quick thinking. Now, the FAA wants to lower the standards on being an ATC due to "diversity." What happened to just hiring the most highly qualified for the job?? People are already anxious about flying worrying about several things going wrong. Let's add ATC to that "worry" list.

[@mcpr5971]

R.I.P. to that pilot, you provided a great service to countless people over your career.

[@madaknevarski6478]

so sad, but superb professionalism from the Co-Pilot. RIP Captain.

[@moaningpheromones]

Outstanding video and channel. Thanks for your time and effort - well done.

[@joshuacooch4789]

God bless This Co-pilot for such an amazing job, you did absolutely everything in your power to save your Captain Thank you. We are so sorry to hear that Captain didn't make it our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and especially his poor family please RIP and fly free watching over your friends and family in heaven Capt.

[@jordanp7927]

Jesus loves you

[@lostcontrol1981]

Having to do all this, while the captain is likely turning BLUE or GREY and dying beside him has to be the most stressful thing ever! We completely forget he’s got a dying captain beside him because he’s sounding very calm. I’m very impressed

[@PuffKitty]

Have you been with dying people that have turned blue or gray?

[@kleetus92]

Would they try to keep this quiet from the rest of the plane, or try to render assistance? I can make a strong case for both answers.

[@zottelhuehs6375]

@@kleetus92 they might have gotten someone from the cabin crew or asked if a doctor is on board

[@grmpEqweer]

...The best move, which he probably did, would be to get 2 cabin crew members in to pull the captain out of his seat to attempt CPR on him. IIRC they have an auto-defibrillator on the plane. The cabin crew's trained. Then the FO needed to focus 100% on getting the plane down.

[@DocuzanQuitomos]

@@kleetus92 According to news reports, passengers got a public announcement the captain "wasn't feeling well" and they would divert to a local airport to get medical assistance and they were taken out of the plane before the paramedics took out the captain. Only when they got in the plane again (some hours later) to fly to their original destination, they were informed (both by the internet and the new crew) their previous captain didn't make it.

[@susanmahr6068]

Poor Captain. He died doing what he loved to do. Shocking experience for anyone who is not expose to dying day in and day out. Plus, such small confined area. Poor man went quickly and pain free. RIP dear Captain.

[@aaronmicalowe]

This is one of the main reasons why we have two pilots, that and having someone double check every decision you make keeps you on your toes.

[@doubledistilled]

May he Rest In Peace. Condolences and strength to his family and loved ones. Great job by the first officer! Thanks for this one Kelsey.

[@erictaylor5462]

2:30 There was a crash several years back where an airplane had a fuel emergency. They had declared and emergency but when they changed controllers the new controller did not get the message that the plane had an emergency and so did tot give them priority. As a result they ran out of fuel and crashed. This is why you always let each controller know you have an emergency even if you think they already know.

[@evamooremoore6239]

Aww that is so sad , may he rest in peace . The pilot handled this emergency so well .

[@MarkJoseph81]

The way the FO's voice accentuated "one hundred fifty FOUR souls on board" was sad... whether it would have been 155 or if he was simply unsure if he was still alive or not, you can hear it in his voice. Sad. (What was the cause of death?)

[@naughtiusmaximus830]

Coincidence.

[@MarkJoseph81]

@@naughtiusmaximus830 Let me guess: you're an atheist?

[@atharvnandamuri3691]

I do pay my respects to the captain, sorry for your loss(to their family).

[@SHINR__]

@@tanmaysingh267 that's not really funny.

[@elizabethtrudgill3567]

@@tanmaysingh267 You disgust me.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

@@SHINR__ So right. Some people are raised so badly, they are empty inside, have zero emotional empathy.

[@Dstew57A]

@@tanmaysingh267 not a position you will fill..wouldn’t one someone with your lack of humility and respect

[@donnabaardsen5372]

@@Dstew57A Amen, well said.

[@tacticalbutler1556]

Great breakdown and debrief, solid info as always Kels.

[@Bob31415]

Thank you for a very well made video about a very sad event. Outstanding job by the F.O. and controller. Condolences to the loved ones of the Captain.

[@echoandi]

yep...the vaxxed are dropping like lead balloons

[@Scott-J]

This is such good advice that can apply outside of aviation. I feel like these videos should be part of (car) drivers education. Aviate, navigate, communicate applies to cars. Thinking ahead of your vehicle. Accepting mistakes and addressing the situation instead of freaking out and making more mistakes. Also good advice for life.

[@fuffoon]

There are many technical issue of paramount importance, but psychological issues are also important. There can be enormous stress that dilutes mental capacity. A calm and reassuring voice can work wonders. I can get super stressed out and nervous doing what I do and just having some vocal support can change everything. Mark, calm down, take it easy, no rush, everything is on track...ahh, thanks dude, that helps.

[@redlady222]

That FO did an amazing job. No amount of training can prepare you for the person next to you dying.

[@iPervy]

They actually do train for that as its a common simulation to practice if one pilot is lost for various reasons.

[@redlady222]

@@iPervy Correct. I edited my comment. 👍

[@debrawucik826]

What a sad flight, so sorry for the Captain and his family. FO was very professional and in control in a difficult situation.

[@sharonloomis5264]

Thank you for saying the headset is clearer as far as sound. Was wondering how anyone could understand anything it was so garbled to me. Thankyou again. 😊

[@hannamiros]

Really nicely explained, I heard this recording but the comments make it easier to fully comprehend the situation and how well it was handled

[@echoandi]

yep...the vaxxed are dropping like lead balloons

[@maryeckel9682]

ATC is being compassionate and professional, so well done.

[@marylut6077]

Kelsey, thanks for thinking to explain jargon like “big push” very helpful to me outside the airline industry

[@Stonr]

very professional its always nice working with people like this

[@AndreiNeacsu]

The fact that everything was done to the best of all possibilities, that no second was wasted, gives the FO and the controller some piece of mind that there was nothing else that could be done that they did not do. It is very sad, but there was nothing more that could be done to change the outcome.

[@Eloquence00]

57 is too young to die :( I feel really bad for that man, his loved ones, and his coworkers who had to deal with such a traumatic situation.

[@Moules-frites]

good vaccin can help

[@justinmcgough3958]

@@Moules-frites I'm confused as to if you're saying vaccines would prevent this or caused this. If you're saying it caused this, one this is back in 2015 so don't blame covid vaccines, two do you know how many billions of people fly on the daily that are vaccinated and how minimal the numbers are of passengers that experience blood clot issues because of it and flying? The guy was like 57. Most likely he could've just developed a blood clot naturally, like from high cholesterol and unfortunately passed away from it.

[@TVY2013]

@Justin McGough Please wake up... There are airline captains all over the world speaking about the serious and documented health risks caused by the v. and a number of pilots have been seriously impacted. These include military pilots, but mass media CENSORS this elephant in the room. You should start by listening to the testimony of military doctor Lt. T. Long who testified at the Ron Johnson Senate hearings.

[@Eloquence00]

@@justinmcgough3958 I haven't heard the story of what happened, but if it was a blood clot then it is likely it happened because he was sitting for a long time. Many people have developed blood clots from driving/riding in cars for 6+ hours at a time without getting out. he legs don't have the tools necessary to move blood back up to the heart while stationary, they require movement in order to do so, and this can cause blood to pool in the legs, causing blood clots. Most of the time these resolve on their own and are irrelevant, but if even one time they don't dissolve and instead break off and go to the brain or the lungs, it can mean death without some kind of quick medical intervention.

[@sonjaanderson6933]

@@Moules-frites are you God? 😂

[@justincase01]

I can only imagine that one of the thoughts, with this job before embarking on each flight, in the back of your mind, is flying by yourself for whatever the reason- among the many of 'please no problems for this flight'. For the copilot his number just came up. Very informative narration, I am lucky to have embarked on your channel - may all of your flights be safe ones. Great job, and thank you. (sub'd btw).

[@gregknipe8772]

this brought tears to my eyes. thank you.

[@LauRoot892]

Knipe 😒