QF72: Meet hero pilot Kevin Sullivan, whose quick thinking saved 315 people | 7NEWS Spotlight

[@kevinsullivan6106]

Thank you all for your supportive comments towards the crew of QF72. It was a science fiction scenario that became a reality; confused computers using automation to harm rather than protect our aircraft, crew and passengers. I see there are many technical questions here and I recommend you read the book I have written on this flight entitled, "No Man's Land". I talk in depth about the flight, what went wrong, what went right, the heroic actions of the passengers and crew, and the investigation into the causes of the accident. I was hoping that our event would be the last accident involving bad automation, but the recent 737 MAX accidents have indicated that we have a long way to go. Sadly, there are many similarities in these tragic aviation events. Thank you for your continued support. Captain Sullivan

[@swervo1506]

Kevin Sullivan Your AirForce training saved lives that day. God bless you.

[@catdevereux1274]

Captain Sullivan. You saved 315 passengers that day. Even those who are not able to , I know you would of fought to the very end to do so. You are a courageous man and so are your flight crew. I do wonder sometimes if Planes automation is hackable/remotely ... it's not out of the realms of possibilities, but is this what you were hinting at?

[@khurel]

You are a great human being! God bless you

[@jenniferholden9397]

Kevin Sullivan Thank you sir, you are a true hero, shame the company didn't react appropriately. Bless you.

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

Kevin Sullivan, HERO and humble savior of flight QF72, I cant begin to express my admiration. I don't even have the words to express how in awe I am of your actions on that fateful day - how you kept your cool and saved so many lives. I'm just so proud of you, I dont know how else to say it. In a world where so much is wrong, so much pain, you give me hope. Thank you Sir, God bless.

[@geigeyong]

I was a passenger on this flight from hell. It feels surreal to see myself in the resurfaced video from close to 11 years ago. I was the guy in the white shirt who stood on the right of Captain Sullivan, listening to him attentively while he tried to explain our predicament on a megaphone. I want to take this opportunity to thank this unsung hero, Captain Kevin Sullivan. Without him, my life would have been cut short nearly 11 years ago. Thank You SIR! SALUTE!

[@jamiegibling3688]

Lol bullshit

[@sharmab5]

Meet too, but I don't remember seeing you ;)

[@jesseperez7290]

Glad you all made it safe and bravo zulu Captain!

[@amjadrafiq9441]

If you are truthful...may god bless u but to those of u whom tell lies may god guide u...its hard..the flashbacks the suffering...ptsd is a serious pain that no one can see...but its very real ..i suffer with ptsd and its a real re-living the pain..reality.

[@jamiegibling3688]

@@waynefoley1641 cause I am king

[@zodiack2021]

This man was feeling guilty, he saved the entire plane, he is a hero, I wish he got the thank you he deserved

[@butchieblock9118]

I am an Air Force dependent. I broke my T12 into 5 pieces that had nothing to do with an airline flight. So shite happens. It still sukes. I still fly, not currently because I have this huge requirement for oxygen and I refuse to be muzzled. To each, her/his own.....I am ambulatory, but NOT pain free. It affects ALL of my joints!

[@igmargraf7133]

@@butchieblock9118 good for you for not obeying to this fraud!

[@messianic_scam]

Because he used to be gun jet killer

[@kx250braap]

I agree but in todays age at this moment he has over 7 million people that are thanking him and in awe

[@edleahey2791]

Butchie Block oisiaiIi I I Utica iiIiiISIUZAoaIoLODi Tostito’s a a ztioa

[@kevinsullivan6106]

13 million views...outstanding! On behalf of my pilots, cabin crew and passengers we thank you for your continued interest and support. Bravo Zulu!

[@carlyalexxandria1517]

Captain Kevin Sullivan, God bless you 🙏🏻

[@lxshelva]

Bless you saved hundreds of people and your crews life ❤ respect ✊ that “look what you did to my child” look should’ve never been shown to you.

[@jamesstreet228]

This was one of the greatest displays of airmanship in aviation history. Because of your courage, everyone came home. God bless and best wishes sir.

[@KingoftheJuice18]

Just watched your story today. Deeply impressive. I hope people--and especially the airline industry--learn from what all of you experienced and from the bravery and skill which was shown.

[@mehroosurveyor8732]

Sreve hArvey

[@chrisk202]

He was handed a faulty plane - and landed with 315 souls going home to their families - Give him recognition Quantus!

[@asadfami7623]

Pilot and his entire team deserves a medal.

[@planes4life179]

It's Qantas

[@Lerch-zc3ww]

Yes, he deserves the airline equivalent of The Medal of Honor....and a nice pension.

[@Lerch-zc3ww]

@David Santosuosso Thanks, it also seems the Aussie equivalent is the Cross of Valor.

[@PatrickMcAsey]

Don't you mean 'Qantas'? How many times have you seen this name, including in this video?

[@weltschmertzz]

Fuzzy having depression and suffering unimaginable pain yet he's fighting for Kevin Sullivan's recognition. This man is an angel!

[@LBREE2E]

I agree. Quantas Airlines should be ashamed of themselves for giving him NOTHING. Although he turned 33k away he was fighting for more and since he wasn't rewarded more the could've atleast gave him the 33k.

[@JoanneLight]

Someone needs to start a crowd funding campaign for him.

[@Perfectpearl]

@@LBREE2E They offered. He declined!!

[@LBREE2E]

@@Perfectpearl he was offered chump change compared to the passengers. He wasn't wrong for arguing more money, although he declined his initial offer, the airline STILL should have paid him what they offered regardless if he declined or not.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

K Trigs and what exactly did they offer, hmmm?

[@vanessawoodall3515]

It breaks my heart to see this pilot feel as if he let the passengers down, he saved their lives!

[@rselby3797]

Me too...he deserves much better than what some of the passengers are whining about.

[@amascia8327]

It happened on his watch, eh. Responsible is not the same as at fault.

[@WilliamJones-Halibut-vq1fs]

The faulty data came from one of the ADIRU unit from Northrop Grumman. The aircraft can be flown without them and they can be switched of. In this case a software bug let some faulty data slip through to the flight control software. The Airbus goes from Normal Law (with stall protection) to alternate or directly law which lack stall protection and the pilot simply flies them as normal. The faults in the units themselves were detected by other parts of the system and self disconnected, though not without some extremely violent pitch down manoeuvres.

[@richardcowl5797]

It's whoever is responsible for engineering the latest generation of passenger jets with computers between the pilots hands and the control surfaces should rightly take the blame.

[@richardcowl5797]

@@WilliamJones-Halibut-vq1fs Interesting!. I was thinking it was maybe frozen pitot tubes feeding wrong airspeed data to the computers.....

[@slh8848]

As a Qantas frequent flyer, I am honestly reconsidering flying with my favourite airline again because of the treatment Fuzzy received.

[@mitchelldutch]

Qantas should be ashamed. All the best for fuzzy and the other passengers & crew

[@odinshunter9297]

I don't fly anymore. 1 time engine failure, 1 time total controll loss during takeoff, luckily the fail had occured before the pilot pulled the stick, almost ran out of the runway. I will travel by boat or train/bus, I prefer to die while hugging mother earth❤

[@SRose-zs3mu]

Yes, Fuzzy has been living in miserable pain. Give Qantas a kick in the rear forever! No business for these stingy, awful people!

[@rafiqueali4995]

AMEEN @@mitchelldutch

[@albertbeaney2580]

I wouldn’t even have one positive thing to say about Quantas. 😤

[@Frazzled_Chameleon]

Dear Kevin Sullivan: You may feel the guilt from the injuries that the passengers on your flight incurred...but they were not your fault. The plane's actions were beyond your control. Without your efforts that day, no one would have survived. You fought like hell for your passengers and you landed that plane against all odds. I salute you, good sir.

[@annameadows397]

God directing u sir

[@balaviswanathanv2379]

But what Company Qantas did to Fuzzy was an act of greed

[@Jason-ib4fk]

@@balaviswanathanv2379 Sadly too typical of the airline industry.

[@lorinelson3539]

AMEN

[@papgooner9875]

Somehow I don’t think he’s going to read your KZbin comment

[@chaos383]

I’m disappointed that the pilot wasn’t recognized for his quick thinking that saved the people’s lives. I think severe injuries are better than death.

[@himself187]

probably his employers were more concerned about the damages of the plane and how quick they can get it back in service

[@asimsherzai]

Small minded and scumbag management of Qantas, will never fly Qantas, what they did to Fuzzy and flight crew, this true story will never die till they are recognized

[@tanderbrown239]

Aoman Brine he would of had charges put against him a-swell

[@hl8216]

it's an utter disgrace how people treated this pilot treating a hero less than a zero damn

[@deanmason1564]

If Quantas gave him public recognition it would be an admission of fault. No doubt legal dept had them under gag order

[@au131951]

This interviewer is rare: he asks the right questions and he listens and gives them time.

[@MusiGig]

I am glad you said it... I like the way he speaks on the TV, I wish we had more people like him.

[@captainrogerdodger144]

i hate the close up emotional shots ngl makes you part of the story

[@onataka2506]

Yes, absolutely

[@localcarthief]

That’s us aussies

[@stephanguitar9778]

@@captainrogerdodger144 Typical Aussie Commercial TV. Always amateurish and often like in this case the interviewer who knows nothing about nothing pretends to be one of the hero's. As for in-your-face, 'lets make them cry' its also what they do best. Very poor indeed.

[@scootermom1791]

I adore Fuzzy! How could Quantas treat him so poorly? Yet, he's unwilling to say anything bad about them? He's a hero, too, in my book. He's the epitome of humbleness and forgiveness. I hope he's receiving the help he most definitely deserves!

[@respectdawildo_danjones508]

It’s remarkably sad

[@scootermom1791]

@@respectdawildo_danjones508 it certainly is! There's so much unfairness in this life. 😢😥😭

[@Vikingsroar]

I agree! Hope a GoFundMe page for fuzzy would help him ! 😢❤

[@wheelyliving4093]

Corporate ignorance and greed, harms many on this earth, poisionous food, water...one thing is wholly abscent...and that is care and respect. Integrity has deserted every boardroom, sacrificed on the alter of greed. Dear Fuzzy, keep fighting, all of the crew and passengers are with you, and a million plus on this video thread. Very best wishes. Tony and Carolyn x

[@mathiasstrom7790]

A large number CEO's and Execs are narcissistic psychopaths. They do not give a damn about anyone or anything but the bottom line, if something hurts profits in any way, its supressed and brutalized into a pulp. They may be smooth talkers, charmers and they are obviously intelligent but they are mostly inhuman in my books. I do not trust a word that comes out of any "shareholders", Ceos or billionaires mouth anymore This problem is perpetuated by the ruthlessness of modern capitalism

[@Ploypln]

The pilot blaming himself that people got hurt made me tear up, he saved so many lives, he’s a hero, I wish he can find peace with it one day

[@FreedomofSpeech865]

Same, it made me so sad for him. He is a HERO

[@JaNewsFlash]

@@FreedomofSpeech865 ⁰hjb

[@heatherharper3180]

Its hard when you are responsible for the care of people, it's a long time with healing, but with many flash backs ,lots of prayers. With God all things are possible watch prophysing TV Again or Midday Power Surge

[@juanpedro4083]

@@FreedomofSpeech865 I love you

[@marylabelle803]

Beckys eyes are hypnotizing...just beautiful.God bless these pilits and crew

[@InMyPOV2u]

The pilot is not to blame. He's the reason they're alive.

[@lxve9089]

The ones who should be blamed is those who made that system and hopefully will never make one again

[@eddiemaynard1582]

Amen

[@inthefar-queue6270]

Tell the Qantas board and bloody Alan Joyce that. To them Capt. Sullivan did nothing special. Boycott Qantas until they give Capt Sullivan and the whole crew public aplologies on TV and then give them the special recognition they deserve. If that plane crashed, it would have had SERIOUS repercussions on Qantas reputation, brand and perceived safety record. It probably would have seen the sacking of Alan Joyce as CEO.

[@Bob-fz7pd]

What the pilot did to them? What he did was save every one on that plane.

[@julii5228]

Sandra D just like the title says

[@user-cm9sf7vs5h]

I read into Fuzzy's story and what that man is going through is hell. He's not been compensated whatsoever, takes 22 pills daily for pain and mental illness in regard to this tragedy and now looks after his daughter who was struck by a speeding car who now suffers brain damage. I wish him all the best for the future and hope you are relieved of all of this in some way or another.

[@haraldkrull2549]

He should be heard by the government or at least the company!!!

[@chrissego4370]

@Shaun I agree, perhaps a gofundme?

[@yyxy5798]

Salute

[@archiebooth6388]

🙏🏽😭

[@johnmunene5879]

Guys let's start a gofundme for these captain he has done alot for the country and airline company.... Stay blessed guys

[@SunayanaSB1998]

Had it not been for Kevin Sullivan, no one would have survived. Sir, you are simply great and outstanding. You saved more than 300 lives which is just amazing❤❤❤

[@lemonadelemon1960]

It broke my heart when the captain walked back and people were looking at him like it was his fault

[@vickischaffer9229]

Lemonade lemon he only flew the plane due to him you all were lucky to be alive

[@lennoxjoseph7897]

For me a plane is a flying coffin

[@shawnygames9199]

@@lennoxjoseph7897 dont say that

[@lennoxjoseph7897]

Someone tell me don't say a plane is a flying coffin shawny don't feel no way

[@angelainejarrett1115]

@@lennoxjoseph7897 that's became you're smarter than most.

[@krystint2517]

*She looked down at her ankle and said that's not right* and flipped her freakin foot around and put her ankle back in place... what a boss

[@beccabbea2511]

She is one amazingly strong lady, someone to truly look up too. I sincerely hope she and all the rest of the passengers and crew can walk forward to a happier life. Qantas airlines should be deeply ashamed of their treatment of their crew.

[@deviljho4260]

Krystin T it’s called adrenaline

[@blackletter2591]

And she did that with a broken back. She's a strong woman.

[@krystint2517]

@@blackletter2591 🙌

[@dumby6285]

Yes like wtf

[@SuperZytoon]

Fuzzy was treated so badly by Quantas. He deserved financial support for the rest of his life as it was the Quantas plane that caused his body issues, which made him unable to work.

[@missequestrian3448]

He should be on full pay for the rest of his life, geez. I mean at least something!

[@CIubDuck]

@@missequestrian3448 Agreed! Full pay is not nearly enough for this man though, he deserves so much more.

[@Ryan-mv5wi]

@@CIubDuck he needs a go fund me he's such a nice guy he wants the pilots to get medals he need some suport

[@juanpedro4083]

@@CIubDuck I Love you

[@7franny7]

It was a Boeing plane. But he was quantas responsiblity. So sad.

[@kevinsullivan6106]

This 7NEWS recreation has surpassed 14 million views. A significant aircraft accident that was kept quiet when it happened on 7 October 2008. As we approach the 15 year anniversary, I want to thank all the KZbin viewers for supporting the passengers and crew that survived the science fiction scenario of flight QF72. This is an important story for our present, and future, as more automated systems and vehicles are produced and intergrated into societies around the world. Thank you all!

[@sydney.g.sloangammagee8181]

Absolutely incredible & amazing, thank you, sir! Love that you are staying in communication with viewers, real people here & so comforting & reassuring! I was specifically looking for 'WHEN' this happened, pretty hush hush, thank you so much!

[@celiareit5436]

You are a hero and you deserve this recognition. Big hugs from Spain to you, the passengers and the crew!❤️

[@kevinsullivan6106]

Gracias Celia@@celiareit5436

[@grey6703]

thank YOU captain sullivan! you’re inspiring this hopeful pilot.

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

Hats off to you, Captain Sullivan...You are the definition of a True Hero!!! Salute and much love!!! ❤

[@etrebelle9812]

You SAVED a hundred lives and you feel bad looking at the people being wounded????? You broght them all home alive!!!

[@wulfherecyning1282]

Pilots are an odd bunch. They're taught to constantly reflect, and attempt to improve. Focus on what went wrong and learn from it. Eventually it becomes difficult to congratulate yourself for what you did right because nothing is perfect and there is always something you "could have done better".

[@brendenhuennekens2931]

I mean you feel bad at things that you’re not responsible for all the time

[@dannym6552]

If you have a conscience yes you do

[@dhdvdhznhzbzshsbzhzhzbjz5217]

Moral of the story: Have a pilot who's first four letters of their surname are Sull. You'll most likely be safe.

[@Redditaurus]

@@wulfherecyning1282 this is not at all the same thing, but its like speedrunners. they get times to complete games faster than any person could ever dream for, and yet theyre disappointed when they lose 0.1 seconds

[@martinegriffiths1941]

The pilot didn't injure those children, he saved them!

[@HarvesterYT]

But a mother with no context as to why it occurred, will logically assume it was the pilots fault they got in that situation, even if that isn't the case

[@evanrichards2104]

That was such an amazing comment I subscribed to you

[@donqaviusbingleton4814]

Harvester it’s not his fault it was the planes auto pilot

[@HarvesterYT]

@@donqaviusbingleton4814 I know, but the parents don't know that. They're going to assume that the pilot caused it.

[@minhphan9571]

Martine Griffiths p

[@Mashuqful]

Shame on Quantas not supporting their employee who were injured so badly that he could not work anymore.

[@johnhudson2655]

Yes, indeed! And considering this happened on October 7, 2008 when Labor was in government with either Rudd or Gillard at the helm, who must have been made aware of how these good people were treated, SHAME ON THEM TOO!!

[@gospelthusiast]

Shame to Quantas. I hate them already!!! First place in business is People and more specifically the employees. And not caring for their own means the care they do for the Customers is Hypocrisy! Because they wan snatch out customers money thats why but they are not there to serve humanity! Its not good what they did to Fuzzy

[@benediktmorak4409]

though there is one thing i dont understand. isn't there supposed to be a labor union for the employees? i mean ( if there is in Australia) those union bosses are very quick to call for strikes and workers walk out. No one around there to help the injured crew? or are the unions only around when it comes to collect membership fees?

[@flowerpower8722]

What happened to Workers Compensation?. Employer tax goes to the board to cover that.

[@benediktmorak4409]

@@flowerpower8722 indeed!where were they when they are needed? also only fast around when elections time is here or time to collect membership fees?

[@meagancarmichael3892]

Kevin you showed incredible resiliance and strength throughout this incident. You were a hero that day.

[@KD-hr3iq]

He should have never felt guilty about that. 315 people are alive because of his actions! Bravo Captian Sullivan!

[@tanyatandz4206]

May u be blessed abundantly, wish I had money i was gonna give something and donate but .I don't hav any things besides my warm sympathy for everyone was their and May God richly bless u Mr captain Sullivan. And everyone was their love u Diana be bless u where the Angel.

[@nenblom]

K D AMEN!!

[@moses575]

The parents that were mad at him must want themselves and their children to die because without him, they wouldn't be here

[@kookaburrakookaburra]

Fuzzy was screwed over by a company he loved and was devoted to.

[@candulagirl7817]

Thank you for the info. kookaburrakookaburra! What there a reason why Quantas mistreated Capt. Sullivan?

[@Lori-jm9cm]

@@candulagirl7817 no you've got it wrong. Captain Sullivan was treated fairly and has received a settlement along with seemingly everyone else involved EXCEPT, for some reason, Fuzzy, the flight attendant. . Who was denied due to some technicalities and now the appeals process time has run out. And he now has a brain damaged daughter to care for who was hit by a car exactly 10 yrs after the crash. AND despite everything , FUZZY is the one who is trying like crazy to get the Captain and First mates recognized officially as HEROES by the Australian government. It has given him a purpose. But really, Fuzzy needs help and I believe he would get it if a way was made. But a bogus gofund me is out there . Do not donate to that.

[@candulagirl7817]

@@Lori-jm9cm Thank you for clearing up the matter for me.

[@admirebetera1320]

At times these big companies are run by myopic people who do not understand the importance of sacrifices workers make. The biggest blame I put on the justice system which feels comfortable when people suffer this way. I feel sorry for Fuzzy.

[@kennyg5242]

I know! It's just so terrible! The owner of that company or the insurance people or whatever,.... should b absolutely ashamed with themselves!!! He should've at the absolute very least gotten that 33k, even after he lost the rights to it and lost the case. Just sad!!

[@JGrimm52]

Cpt. Sullivan US Navy Cpt. Sullenberger US Airforce I would feel 100 times safer flying if I knew every pilot was a Veteran

[@justpunishingvaginassince1923]

Even if they dropped bombs on innocent families???

[@ptykiller]

I am happy that I personally know many Former Military Veteran Pilots and I will always feel safe with them in the cockpit.

[@Dodilafir]

Great Captain... Fighter pilots go through a rigorous regime of extreme flying manoeuvres. Salute this great man for saving 315 precious lives.

[@wesleypowell9907]

OBLITERATING VAGINAS SINCE 1994 man stfu. You have no clue what you’re talking about

[@Acecool]

I wouldn't. I look at skill, training and intelligence. I don't care if the person is wearing a suit, or jeans and a hoodie if they know what they're doing. Veteran pilots have likely seen situations that trained pilots haven't been subjected to in simulations, and they may have more skill in those areas - but those situations aren't always the issue. Having knowledge of more situations is definitely beneficial, but training and common sense / intelligence is king. One aircraft when down because an idiot twenty-something was pulling back on the joystick of an airbus during a stall... Somehow he thought pitching up would increase his speed... Instead, it helped slow the craft even more, until it was dropping like a rock. Once it reached terminal velocity at that angle of attack, they wouldn't have felt like they were falling any longer. Then, the captain comes in, and hears what the idiot was doing and says no.. But, by that time they were moments from impact. We need to remove idiots from the cockpit... The lack of simple common sense is a huge problem... Also, simulate more situations. Also, give the pilots more control over the electrical systems to prevent, or extinguish electrical fires.... When a fuse doesn't blow, have an intelligent system which shows when erroneous signals are sent - whether through ground wires and hot wires to data / signal wires. Or, automate that. An electrical fire is incredibly easy to extinguish, simply cut the fuel and if it hasn't started burning other things, then it won't continue. Introduce more automation... If the Airbus computer had more control, it could've prevented the one idiot from crashing the plane into the ocean by continuing to force the stall instead of escaping the stall. Of course, training could've prevented that too, as could common sense... That guy shouldn't have been in the pilots seat - he wasn't ready. And he was insane as he was doing the same thing for a prolonged period, expecting a different result. He shouldn't have bought into it completely, and should've realized a 1000 different ways that pulling back wouldn't help.

[@dotesondots]

Dear Captain Sullivan, when you stated that the people were looking at you as if to say, "Look what you did to our children," they were in shock and I am positive that they were looking at you in awe that you were able to land the plane safely. The computer failure was not your fault, your incredible skills and experience in flying is how you rescued everyone on board. I have the highest respect for you and your co-workers who despite the odds, landed the plane safely. You do deserve the Australian Civilian Medal of Valor. Also the fact that you were a fighter jet pilot makes me respect you even more. I was a hospital corpsman in the Navy so I salute you, Captain Sullivan. "May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars." by George Jung

[@conniehowe5421]

Yes yes yes 😢Amen to that

[@scootermom1791]

I agree! I think he may have perceived parents were looking at him with blame when in reality they were in shock but happy to be on the ground in one piece. Self-imposed guilt makes a person see things other than for what they are - especially when you're in that moment. I'm speaking from experience. 😥😔

[@respectdawildo_danjones508]

A captain takes the health of his passengers seriously, he assumes blame even when it’s not his fault

[@HanNguyen-vb3eo]

Read more... boring 😢

[@JFT803]

Fuzzy is the second hero in this story. He’s the most humble person I’ve ever seen. God bless all of those survivors

[@madelinetramantano8302]

GOD BLESS YOY FUZZ.

[@lmao9526]

all my homies love fuzzy

[@sukiserjeant9110]

Indeed!🙏🙏🙏

[@shanthiselvaraj3142]

God bless the Captain, and all the passenger seat.

[@danieldavis1305]

Is there not a go fund me or something for this guy?

[@Lovethyself887]

I feel so bad for Kevin, he is a hero and he shouldn’t be seen as the guy “who did something to my child”. He saved all of them.

[@marie.naturallysims2179]

Exactly. He should have earned a medal for his heoric efforts and wisdom. After watching what happened I think there should be more army/navy trained pilots flying or at least training the pilots for any emergencies.

[@jackvos8047]

To be fair the people giving him that look were not in possession of all of the facts at the time. From their point of view the whole affair happened suddenly and without warning and by the sounds of things very little information being given out to the passengers during the crisis.

[@stephanguitar9778]

@@marie.naturallysims2179 I think 30+ years experience and military training etc is what saved this plane. Many budget airlines have trained pilots but few with such extensive experience which becomes instinct when things go wrong.

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

@@jackvos8047 Yeah but why would your immediate thought be "This pilot did this intentionally", just because there is a lack of information to assume this was some intentional stunt by the pilot is pretty fucking disgraceful.

[@Tracymmo]

@@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32The brain isn't wired that way. The immediate reaction isn't going to be logical but emotional and instinctive. It's not impossible that for a pilot to make terrible errors either. I'm sure the same people felt differently later after they had more time, information and treatment for injuries.

[@okhoustonyoutube]

i feel so bad for Fuzzy. apparently his daughter was hit by a speeding motorist years later and got terrible brain damage and needs 24 hour care. prayers to him man

[@MrZ1000fam]

How do you know that...

[@MrZ1000fam]

Yeah I just googled it so sad

[@mayankchoudhary6434]

Final destination 🥴

[@mariavlachou4650]

Why do you have to spread around bad news? I don't want to know that

[@okhoustonyoutube]

@@MrZ1000fam super sad man

[@gpocollectorboy3391]

Wow, all Fuzzy had been through and still, he didn’t criticise the airline he had worked for and loved. What a true gentleman and professional. He kept his dignity for him, his colleagues and his passengers! Amazing guy. ❤ Captain was a true hero. Brilliant story.

[@terrythetuffkunt9215]

These are the heroes we need to honour and respect. Not celebrities.

[@Beansprout.2131]

Exactly!

[@deerlord2363]

This 👏👏

[@joseph.a.5166]

Truth must be told.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

Right!? Those narcissistic celebrities always need someone to massage their egos, when we should actually celebrate people like Kevin.

[@persona5305]

putting down another to praise another.. f*#%}*

[@firposs]

Quantas ought to be ashamed of themselves for leaving Fuzzy on his own after that horrific ordeal, shame on you!

[@ThoughtfulPotato]

I mean, if the company I worked for did what they did, I'd be bad mouthing them every waking hour of my life but this guy even now refuses to say anything about them... If for nothing else, shouldn't his loyalty count for something?

[@bushjustice6649]

Bad publicity for a mega corporation...

[@dietmarwolf79]

@@ThoughtfulPotato I agree with you. This company is morally bankrupt and doesn't deserve the support of paying passengers!

[@geoffdein2894]

@@dietmarwolf79 yes it is morally decayed from the very top. They were great now I won’t touch them

[@FaithPickles]

Shame on u Qantas!

[@jennsinkona]

Hurts my heart to think he feels it’s his fault they’re hurt, he saved their lives ! I cannot imagine how horrific it must have been .

[@jumbothelabwoof7013]

You could imagine, if you had the part of it.

[@Raj-wf6ln]

Hypothermia tho

[@michealherman1550]

24:55 "look what you did to my kid" --your kid is still alive, that is what he did...

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

I would be kissing the ground him and the co pilot walk on for even getting me to the ground safely at all.

[@antoinettedavey6045]

Captain Sullivan I can’t stop crying after watching this. You are a great man. Thank you for not giving up & saving the lives on board your flight.

[@kevinsullivan6106]

"No Man's Land" is the story of the QF72 accident. It was released 12 months ago and this documentary shows the people side of this accident. Confused computer systems and automation on an Airbus A330 injured 119 passengers and crew. Over 6.3 million views here...incredible! The survivors of the QF72 appreciate your interest and support, and I hope the warnings I voice in the book and in the documentary are heeded by those in commercial aviation, and elsewhere. Exotic systems create exotic failures. This is one of them. Thank you for all the great comments, from all of us on the QF72.

[@philipclock]

Thank YOU and your crew, sir! Fate is the hunter, you won!

[@lyrical9582]

God bless you sir, and keep you safe.

[@TD-pj5ke]

Our God Loves US🌳

[@hansvithzeflammenwerfer9965]

It’s the man himself!

[@rileyyy969]

You should be so proud of yourself, never think that any of that was your fault. you are a hero in mine and everyone else eyes!!👏🏻👏🏻 stay safe🌳🌻

[@waretrocks]

I feel so bad for Fuzzy that the company for which he worked is not taking care of him. He got injured while on duty and Qantas didn't support him.

[@sandrarutherford4715]

Very sad

[@vangelisvangelis3330]

Fuzzy such a nice man.Great Respect.

[@swagaliciousvettel5609]

Fuzzy's a god damned legend, shame on Qantas for that.

[@I-ys8pb]

Quantas, come on. Have the decency to support your employees!

[@brittblessed]

That mad me sad. Other injured people received 6 figures and he ended up with nothing

[@epiclauren4757]

the woman with the broken back and the roated foot is a freaking beast. impressive endurance!

[@emyywolf]

I also don’t understand why the nerdy drama queen has PTSD while; the woman who’s HEAD WENT THROUGH THE ROOF, HAD TO TURN HER FOOT BACK THE RIGHT WAY, BROKE HER SPINE/ BACK. HAD SURGERY WHERE THE PULLED ALL HER ORGANS OUT IN ORDER TO FIX HER SPINE AND DIED ALMOST 7 times WHILE ON SURGERY... is happy and livin. That woman is a badass, pure respect for her 👏🏼👍🏼 🙄Blue eyed-glasses girl 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

[@jameeskau3887]

That's Jesus 🙏

[@jennifermarshall4780]

@@emyywolf I was just saying the same thing that she had no long lasting injuries. Fuzzy on the other hand didn’t get the six-figure pay out that she got and he has two broken knees and a broken back many discs from what he said. She is no warrior! PTSD it doesn’t last forever in a situation like that it’s not like she spent years in some horrible situation or even spent hours in a horrible situation. It was seconds she was on the roof! She didn’t even get a head injury according to her it was just scary and she got a fork in the arm from her sister who was still able to eat while it was going on. Wow!

[@kristinaburgess9665]

@@emyywolfaww thats not right to judge her..smh. We can never know how we would be effected by such a horrifying tragedy. Everyone is different.. I agree, that the women and fuzzy are incredibly strong, wow.. Keep in mind the girl was so much younger. Something this terrifying can be more traumatizing to younger ones.. This clearly impacted her mentally..

[@saurabhraj2690]

@@emyywolf the age.. she was young and the woman was quiet experienced with life. Please don't belittle trauma of someone with these kind of experience..

[@mariasosa5233]

so many hero’s in this story. my heart goes out to the ones hurt

[@carolpereira5916]

My heart goes out to the lovely Fuzzy. Shame on Qantas for not supporting him, and giving him financial support, leaving him with nothing.

[@juanpedro4083]

Ele é uma pessoa muito preparada, as pessoas tiveram sorte.

[@muhsinachowdhury2747]

Never flying this shitty airlines

[@Thomisyardley]

@@muhsinachowdhury2747 bro there one of the best airlines in the world

[@auletjohnast03638]

@@juanpedro4083, Que es eso. Lenguaje Brasileño? What is that? Brasilian language?

[@juanpedro4083]

@@auletjohnast03638 where are you from? I am from Portugal

[@anchorpoint5871]

This pilot is a hero! i feel so sorry for him thinking the injured kids parents looked at him with reproach....hr actually saved their kids!

[@rileystevens3748]

Don’t forgot fuzzy he is a real legend and will be in my heart until the seconds of my life

[@meepnugget1651]

Look what you did to my kid? Excuse me, but this man saved your kids life! You be fcking greatful that your kid sees the light of day again! That’s the most bs I’ve ever seen from a parent

[@sandraaskew6709]

@First Amendment 👌🏿

[@grace-ln6wl]

My heart breaks for Fuzzy, such an amazing and honourable man, who did not speak out against Qantas despite the wrong they did him. Much love from a fellow kiwi bro

[@janetlohmann3338]

Fuzzy got on a plane to thank Capt. Kevin! Wow and wow

[@janaburritt6939]

I hope his children help him. It breaks my heart how he has been left.

[@markstewartsbreakingthecha3531]

I would never fly Qantas because of how they treated Fuzzy!

[@conniehowe5421]

Prayers for Fuzzie to be awarded all prizes and financial help to overflow , and a letter from Q uantum stating his compensation….. !!!!!! Hugs to Fuzzie ❤

[@StephB1989]

I hope he got some help after this because he deserve it.

[@sarahwashbourn6953]

It boils my blood to see people treated so appallingly by their employers! Why should Fuzzy be treated any differently than a passenger?! Do his injuries not count just because he works for the company! He was put in the same unsafe environment as everyone else and not only suffers physically and with PTSD but has also lost his livelihood and career. PTSD is such a terrible thing no matter how it is acquired and to live with it is not easy at all. I truly hope everyone from this flight finds their peace of mind and the recognition they all deserve. You are all so brave and strong.

[@dartspey]

I'd like to quote from Captain Sully's Highest Duty: "Technology is no substitute for experience, skill and judgment."

[@youngman0520]

Never will, we can only teach technology what we already know

[@analysislearning4657]

If technology is derived from experts and experience. It's a life saver.

[@Amarblr2004]

This happens when we pressure programmer to work more than what they are to do as we need to complete the project....by the project manager.....

[@MissBunny850]

Naufal Prawira my dads a career pilot and retired flight instructor and said water landings are fairly easy

[@MissBunny850]

CFITOMAHAWK pretty sure the Hudson is always calm except for what you said possibly wind it’s not like he was landing in the ocean with super strong current

[@harry-h5427]

Moral of the story: Have a pilot who's first four letters of their surname are Sull. You'll most likely be safe.

[@livethefuture2492]

Haha! So true! XD

[@breesy555]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ttimothychen]

there's also flight 780 though, but yes

[@aspiringcaptain]

Harry -H true there is Cpt Sully too lol

[@allanansume5524]

They def gonna defeat the 5% survivable odds

[@vim66]

It's shocking to know that despite Kevin Sullivan's heroic efforts, which saved the 315 souls and the aircraft, is still awaiting some recognition from Qantas and Australian Government.Where's your professionalism, Qantas?

[@petraskvarc317]

agree, as richard de crespigny was praised for his efforts a few years later🤷‍♀️

[@petma5551]

I think thus was more serious than Richard's

[@t-jaylambert4550]

In any other country he would of got HUGH recognition

[@taxiuniversum]

I‘ll remember never to fly Qantas!

[@petraskvarc317]

taxiuniversum why is that

[@shaunoshaungo1305]

33:21 Fuzzy is a great man and so humble, it's very difficult to hear how Quantas treated him following such a traumatic event. My prayers to him and all who were involved.

[@borleyboo5613]

If it hadn’t been for Captain Sullivan’s skill, training and level headedness, things could’ve been a damn sight worse. He is everything that makes for an excellent pilot. Well done, Sir. You did a marvellous job.

[@Nexus-7.0]

Correct kudos to the captain!

[@ArmandoRodriguez-xu9eu]

Hy

[@ArmandoRodriguez-xu9eu]

@@Nexus-7.0 que tengas un excelente día

[@debrabaron1909]

From one Sully to another congratulations. So true. Their experience as pilots prior to flying commercial is what saved the passengers on both these flights.

[@kathleenwilliam]

@@debrabaron1909 user

[@denisemz1800]

That fuzzy didn’t get any support from the airline breaks my heart. He has such a big heart and suffered a lot from that accident. That’s unbelievable. Everyone that helped others as well as the pilots are true hero’s. I’m so sorry for everyone who had to experience that.

[@aussie7137]

Atleast they didn't suffer the nightmare of a plane crash

[@Bulletguy07]

@Denise Mz I totally agree and its an absolute disgrace Fuzzy had zero support after turning down their paltry compensation offer.

[@Melissa-SC73]

He should have received the support the passengers got.

[@rdred8693]

Fuzzy is such a good guy!

[@BaalsMistress]

@Delirium Congratulations on being the least valuable human being watching this video.

[@laneysmith8313]

I have determined that Fuzzy is the most adorable man alive

[@alexgarcia0719]

and so are you ...😚🤗

[@swigityswooty7887]

Your hot

[@geraldjessen7]

The

[@kimstiansen]

@@alexgarcia0719 she is the most adorable man?😂😂😂😂

[@Berdawg1]

No one has helped him he’s broke go look up his story..

[@stanlee5766]

I had tears in my eyes at all the stories of injuries, flashbacks, life changing circumstances etc. I actually cried at the reunion of Kevin & Fuzzy, not only could you see the appreciation but actually feel the love. God bless everyone who flew on that plane. ❤️❤️

[@forevermore5118]

Yeah the Kevin and Fuzzy part got me too!

[@fantasygurl101]

No captain ever wants to be piloting a plane that's going down. Even in an outcome like this, where everyone survived, that's still extremely traumatic. Even Sully said that he has PTSD after landing flight 1549 on the Hudson. Everyone handles trauma differently, and while Sully was able to fly for a few more years and then retire, Kevin realized that he was too badly affected by PTSD to feel safe holding passengers lives in his hands again. Both of them took their mental health seriously after their incidents and took care of themselves how they needed to.

[@spacegrim5504]

PTSD and disassociation is such hell from traumatic experiences

[@sofiaairbnbja]

I agree

[@itslizziguys]

Very well said!

[@daverees2005]

He does deserve recognition for saving their lives the Government should recognise him and his team.

[@fantasygurl101]

@@daverees2005 I never said that he and his crew didn't deserve recognition - they absolutely do, there's no question about that. But we also cannot ignore the fact that he has PTSD from this event, and the way he knew he had to handle it was by retiring, which is also completely valid

[@yuri797]

I hope both Kevin Sullivan and Fuzzy get the recognitions they so deserve!

[@John-ww3ji]

Absolutely. Good Job Captain. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@ArmandoRodriguez-xu9eu]

Hy

[@ArmandoRodriguez-xu9eu]

@@John-ww3ji me gusta

[@sharoncassell9358]

Hale to the passengers who helped others and Fuzzy back to his seat. He would have been injured more if not strapped in. Capt. Don't let that computer beat you. If you want to fly go private or cargo. Go on old Fokker 100 or DC 9 where pilot flies the plane. Teach classes on the side. Make a movie. This should not be forgotten.

[@trippm102]

So Fuzzy was an Employee of the Airline suffers from depression PTSD, he gets screwed out of a proper settlement; decides to focus his efforts on a campaign to get Sullivan & the rest of his former crew the Cross of Valor. Fuzzy is the perfect example of taking a positive from a negative. #BeLikeFuzzy

[@karenray0359]

Did you sign the petition?

[@shemmy95]

@@Rayankady sketchy!!

[@timheathfield2261]

@@Rayankady 👍

[@c.neekan9118]

Damn. I shoulda made that before you did.

[@c.neekan9118]

8. Coulda used the exact name to

[@MaidenCanada]

I have watched this incredible heroism of Captain Sullivan many times! He saved so many lives by his brilliant flying ,which is exactly why he is a hero!❤❤❤

[@sandiswitzer201]

I agree Kevin Sullivan and his crew should be recognized for saving his passengers.

[@artsyhyd]

Ikr they deserve an award!

[@Woodys_Hobbies]

I agree

[@Rocker-1234]

@@artsyhyd agreed, the fact he had not only the experience but the bravery to be able to save that damn plane in a situation that would've been a death sentence for anyone else, is award worthy in itself imo, but the fact he also manage to get it to the ground with zero fatalities especially given the circumstances, is a whole nother level.

[@dreamthedream8929]

@@Rocker-1234 well got lucky as well that they were getting close to the coast with an airport there to take care of the critically wounded. Had this happened earlier in the middle of the indian then who knows, sometimes i have heard that critically wounded people cannot wait for too long. Im also surprised that some of them were willing to fly again in the ambulence airplane right after that as the trauma would have had been too intense to even ever again get on any aircraft but perhaps they were knocked out and unconscious when they were taken onboard that ambulence airplane

[@Rocker-1234]

@@dreamthedream8929 id imagine alot of the critical medivacs wouldve been sedated for their own sake. idk about the older RFDS planes but i know thier new pilatus pc24 is designed to basically be a flying/mobile operating theatre if needed. plus id imagine its a case of if they stay they die, if they agree to medivac they atleast have a chance of living kinda thing. but what i meant was look at the max incidents, both of them were full fatalities. sure if it happened earlier into the flight it might have had fatalities but atleast the pilots skill and experience would still (hopefully) let them get it to the ground. some fatalies is still alot better every other airlines flybywire haywire incidents which seem to be total fatalities cause the (understandibly) faught it to the ground.

[@SteviiLove]

It wasn't his fault, it wasn't anyone on boards fault. It's only the fault of the people making the glitchy systems. Sullivan and the others like Fuzzy are heroes and should be treated as such. Much respect

[@user-gz2pc2jk3t]

yeah right, its always a risk to fly to Australia flying over the Indian ocean for many hours without emergency landing areas in case needed..

[@jimkiser1429]

This is what we have to look forward to as autonomous driving develops. There will be unknown levels of problems like the layers of an onion. The most serious ones will cause deaths but be resolved quickly. Each problem layer of the onion will take longer and longer to happen, will result in deaths, and be fixed. As each problem is solved, the technology will get safer and safer, but not before technology kills people. That being said, flawless computer hardware with flawless sensors and flawless software will be much safer than human drivers. But there lies the problem. Airplanes have OBVIOUSLY not yet attained that level of flawlessness. Cars will undergo the same evolution. Its actually worse with cars due to proximity to other cars and structures. Small errors in airplanes will not produce a crash. Small errors in cars will.

[@yomama1169]

100 like!

[@stupidtreehugger]

One difference is that most car drivers are worse than useless in an out of control car, but a trained and experienced pilot is not, in an out of control plane. So there's way more of a case for always allowing a pilot to take control. Less so for cars. So, you're quite possibly right Jim. However, Tesla cars are already safer, on average, than human controlled cars, and their database of driving experiences for machine learning is expanding exponentially, with way, way more data than for planes, and still allows human override, from which the AI learns.

[@alexr-a9935]

I like your face, beautiful!

[@mohdrusdiroslin2956]

Fuzzy gave it all. His heart and soul to the company. He gave his all to provide the best service to the company. Qantas, please have heart on this man.

[@josephj6521]

I agree. He deserves a 7 figure settlement. His career had ended in a very unique circumstance. If Qantas can afford multiples of 7 figure salaries to their CEO employees, time to pay up on this unfortunate employee. $33k offered was an insult.

[@jamesstepp9982]

@Alex Jay I can't BELIEVE you're so heartless. You MUST be a DEMOCRAT. They're the ONLY ones with so little brains and compassion,all while calling themselves "THE PARTY OF TOLERANCE". I hope YOU get the chance to walk a mile in HIS shoes some day.

[@newyorkcitydailypictures7177]

They have no care

[@its_Today_]

Mohd Rusdi Roslin. This was set up for Fuzzy last year in case you’re interested, www.gofundme.com/help-fuzzy-get-back-on-his-feet

[@S500-]

Australians are really Racist people, And thats true..

[@BetsyRoberts-u8e]

This is for pilot Kevin Sullivan: You are a HERO. You did NOTHING wrong. YOU saved every life on that plane. Please, please don't blame yourself for anything that happened. If I was on a flight and the plane computer decided to do its own thing, I would want YOU to be flying that plane! Please be good to yourself - you deserve it, sir.

[@JayTheLane]

Credit to the host/interviewer who showed great empathy and compassion.

[@AmyAnnLand]

He was amazing. I love him almost as much as I love the 2 Sullys.

[@tokamohamed4078]

I honestly love how the narrator just casually throws shade at qantas for not letting them interview Diana. "As a former employee, Fuzzy Maiava is not bound by such small minded constraints."

[@ianwooller1514]

Forget about what Qantas dictates and speak your mind now. What are they going to do about it as if they dismiss her there will be a massive walkout by all the staff and Qantas will go bust.

[@grahamtowle2965]

The Maori should get a QUEENS COUNSEL TO SUE Airbus

[@grahamtowle2965]

@@annekai Those Contracts are a blind man's bluff,, in court of law they don't stand up so shouldn't and don't in a civilian court. If death or serious injury has occurred talk your head off.

[@medomeshmesh9169]

@Toka Mohamed Who is Diana?

[@nickybateleur]

@@medomeshmesh9169 did you not watch the video?

[@愛-t9w]

That captain... what a hero, served so poorly for his bravery. This man is an angel. Fuzzi as well.

[@meeladsamadi]

Did you hear what happened to fuzzy's daughter??

[@sandycampbell7467]

I'm from the country in Virginia and I believe the captain Kevin deserves more then an award he deserves thank you from ask the passengers of that flight(he didn't cause the problem but you are alive because he has skill and kept his head together). The crew deserves as much pay as the passengers that were hurt depending on there injuries and awards AMD praise themselves for all they did to make passengers comfortable. God bless you all

[@atholmackie668]

QUANTIS AN FING AIRBUSS again ASSHOLES

[@nicoleace1410]

I can't believe this man has not been recognised with saving this plane from crashing . He is a true hero ! WTF is wrong with you Qantas

[@huwusys]

Nicole Ace but wouldn’t t be airbuses fault? a

[@melissablais6030]

@@huwusys yes, but Qantas wont even acknowledge that his actions saved all the lives on the plane

[@bjvu9460]

Why do people always seek validation from others while the person who performed the act know his contribution? A cheap plaque means nothing

[@vincecojuangco9879]

Hey Qantas are great ppl blame it on someone who made it on U.S lmao

[@freddykrueger8759]

Lets all buy his book, that would be the best supper

[@kevinalves7176]

Fuzzy still won't talk bad about the airline. What a man. He had every right to say whatever he wants, got no help from them and still can't bring himself to say something bad!

[@feonor26]

A really rotten thing by Quantas to leave him with nothing.

[@sazalimdnor1981]

looks like he working alone onboard where’s the other crew

[@nataliaward2295]

Qantas, you should compensate Fuzzy’s life! Just a bunch of miserable corporate cold hearted pricks.

[@vortex162]

@@feonor26 not quite true, they offered him 35 K but his legal council advised him otherwise! Sometimes legal advise is not the wisest advice and you have to listen to your own judgement!!

[@melaniecotterell8263]

He probably is still in litigation and bad mouthing them publically is most likely counter productive. The accident was really not the airline's fault and they did employ and pay him for many years. Some people are still grateful for those things. Not many.

[@issaissa955]

The pilot isn't the problem, he is a legand for saving those people's life

[@BlindGirlVlogs]

Yes he absolutely is. Without his knowledge, experience and skills, nobody would have survived.

[@TheNewfiegirl1234]

This pilot is a hero... yes some people were severely injured but he got them down alive and gave them a fighting chance.

[@1950sMusicLover]

I'm appalled at Qantas' behaviour towards its loyal & committed employees like Fuzzy. It was unjust & grossly unfair to deny to Fuzzy & other Qantas employees who suffered injuries in this accident. I salute Capt Sullivan & his brave crew for bring QF72 safely to the ground. I fully support the idea of a manual override switch that will restore full manual control of the aircraft to the crew. I personally will not ever fly Qantas as a mark of protest.

[@lucashommet9757]

Afzal Rahman ahahah trust me if Qantas has a cheaper flight ticket. You will take it my friend. It’s a great airline and yes they were assholes on that one I agree

[@samanthaquinlan4126]

I understand and admire the sentiment. But for my own safety I will only fly Qantas.

[@mjtchelloce7263]

ACE Lakridza literally the safest airline in the world, any company would have made some sort of mistake which would help themselves out more than customers

[@ronnieb1837]

I used to fly Quantas a lot but stopped using them completely when I read about this 6 years ago. I'll use them again when I hear that some intelligent head honcho in Quantas' hierarchy has manned up and proposed and followed through with a reassesment and suitable compensation for the crew.

[@patriciaacker6394]

Thats what a truly loyal employee gets. That and a dollar may buy you a cup of coffee right Qantas?

[@s.f8283]

How dare this airline not take care of Fuzzy after all that trauma? I am furious.

[@vernie7882]

Yeah it doesn’t make sense. They gavehuge settlements to other people. Why just randomly stop at him and go nope? He can’t even work and has PTSD.

[@terrytesta8793]

Fuzzy deserves the best!

[@freeasabird846]

I just watched this for the first time and it really got me so emotional, the captain did an amazing job saving all those lives and to be recognised for it shouldn't even be though about as for Fuzzy ? My heart went out to him, shame on that airline to dismiss him like he was nothing to them, yep I'm so furious too, 😠

[@Rocker-1234]

@@vernie7882 thats a simple one, he was an employee at the time, they could do to him what they did to that lady, legally force him to keep quiet till he quits or retires. they cant do that with passengers not on the company pay roll. so they gotta bribe them into keeping quiet

[@scootermom1791]

No kidding! It makes me very angry, too!

[@WoolfEdits]

I can't imagine loving flying and being a pilot, being an Air Force vet and never wanting to fly again because of PTSD. Poor bloke, Sulli you're a hero

[@ksvineyard2665]

anonymous he was a navy veteran

[@denzel1989]

@@ksvineyard2665 he was a topgun pilot

[@kamlasamlal3922]

Yes you are a hero you think thing over so fast you let any thing come in your way all you was thing about is your passage on broad your aircraft sir you make a whole different you hard to everything to get them home save you own that for yourself sir god bless you to gave you courage faith to go on sir

[@therandomguy1088]

He’s name is sully not sulli

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

Close enough

[@bumblebee3729]

Just Wow. Captain Sullivans resilence to fight to the end saved all of them. If he just gave it up without trying they wouldve died. Im just in awe of his many years of experiences with aviation led to the safety of everyone on board. Just absolutley wow 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@armaanrampadarath4436]

Captain Kevin Sullivan's military training enabled him to focus on the task and responsibility at hand instead of panicking.

[@TheDrjaydrjay]

in the scores of accidents/incidents I've never heard of any pilot just sitting there panicking while at the helm of a passenger aircraft. there isn't time for anyone and all pilots are trained to fly

[@Ryan-mv5wi]

@@TheDrjaydrjay probbly cozz the ones that do crashed

[@grylltheonion]

@@Ryan-mv5wi That makes no sense.

[@swingmanic]

I think Captain Sullivan did an honourable job, but equally I think his co-pilot deserves some recognition also!

[@dennismcclain1931]

Granted but the pilot in control of the aircraft who landed it safely was the reason a disaster was avoided here so he naturally would get more recognition. That's not to say the co-pilot and crew didn't do an excellent job and as a team they all did thier jobs well.

[@123Ryanist]

True, they work as a team. It's not a one man show!

[@kmgreves]

the copilot wanted to jam on the brakes where the pilot told him not to .. and let go of the controls as taught

[@willieshappyhomestead2769]

Co-Pilot was shivering with fear, he was no help at all, however he’s a much better Pilot today due this incident and will continue to grow as a pilot.

[@khman1983]

@@kmgreves The pilot kept telling him no, which he fortunately listened to the pilot. Sullivan was a trained F 14 fighter pilot and Top Gun graduate. He was pretty sure he could land the plane safely once he regained control of it.

[@tranquility7778]

I'll never fly Quantas again. Horrible to know that they treat their crew without dignity.

[@anthonyglee1710]

Well, try spelling Qantas correctly for starters.

[@xavier._.157]

But its still bad 👎 😕

[@mtburton909]

Not only Qantas, but any sort of aviation accident documentary, or experiencing it first hand would put off even aviation enthusiasts.

[@KDu400]

@@anthonyglee1710 yeah, not really important in relation to their statement, but ok bud.

[@arnolda.lampel6087]

I fly QANTAS whenever I can. Compared to all the others they still got the best malfunction & crash stats my friend ;-)

[@amra2k9]

Trust me pilots are born and Kevin Sullivan is one of them. He served his country and his citizens with almost responsibility and bravery. Definitely this man deserves a higher salutation. Australia and the world never forget your brave soldiers. Give him the honour he deserves. My salute this never give up and brave gentleman who happens to be a pilot. God bless.

[@leorobinson5737]

True

[@suyesh]

Before flying check if the captain's name has any kind of 'Sull' in it

[@LOLmusics]

Hell yeah!

[@sunnycn79]

Idk

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Superstitions........

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

Deadly foul nor mutinous machines stand a chance against the mighty Sulls.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Yes! But in Sully's miraculous landing in the Hudson River in NYC, so much COULD have gone wrong, but it was his experience, expertise and calm that saved all those people, along with the experience to land that aircraft in the water without catching a wing-tip, which could have catapulted the aircraft across the water and had a much different outcome!

[@papapalpatine8513]

This man deserves a medal “Hero of Aviation”. He got a plane out of a nose dive which was literally deadly. May god bless him.

[@malloriestancil1389]

imagine having to be airlifted after you just got critically injured FROM an airplane

[@jadeybee4867]

@Flying Squiddy I don't think she meant it as a joke. I'm pretty sure she was saying it as a way for others to totally let the situation sink in. What a horrible thing to have happen to you. And then you HAVE to be put into another aircraft to get the urgent medical care that you need. I couldn't ever begin to imagine how those patients felt.

[@radar536]

You got a point

[@dafeef5555]

@Flying Squiddy Shame on YOU. Throwing around shame when they were just commenting about what had happened. What exactly in the comment makes it looks like a joke to you? Read the room, or I guess.. the comments.

[@Kingdomadvancers7]

Yeah I was thinking that too

[@malloriestancil1389]

@Flying Squiddy no i mean seriously imagine it. That is SO scary. It is NOT a joke at all. I can’t imagine the trauma she went through.

[@bohlokoo]

Please Captain don't feel bad. It is not your fault. You saved life ❤

[@shaimatauqi3275]

He basically saved their lives. He deserves more respect👏🏽

[@gaithrislife]

Not basically. Literally.

[@SleepyZulu78263]

His actions saved so many people yet those people gave him death stares when he landed.

[@noviandy6482]

Ppl will always being ungreatful. He is a great Hero. God bless him.

[@CrispyOkra]

That and the fact that he feels guilty about it. The human mind is fascinating and screwed up at the same time.

[@alvaroakatico9188]

Just imagine being on that flight for a second. So, most of the passengers are in shock for starters. The fact that the plane landed safely put them in a different and higher shock if you will. They’re not rational and for good reason, and if their faces showed disgust towards the Captain, I bet you dollars to doughnuts that’s not what they would’ve showed had they been in a rational state of mind. That’s how I see it, and I may be wrong, so be it.

[@XM-qk5sh]

Most likely what he was seeing was those individuals being in shock.

[@animepabu5526]

@Pat Morac yeah that makes more sense doubt they could even clearly think that it’s the pilots fault even if it was I wouldn’t be like omggg it was his fault I’d be in shock and traumatized but like damn:( I feel bad for everyone involved

[@DriedShampoo]

Some people don't understand the sheer pressure this man had on him, he handled it well. He did something no other could do. He shouldn't feel guilty, he should be proud.

[@markstewartsbreakingthecha3531]

From one Kevin to another, your professionalism and calm in the face of potential tragedy was amazing. I find it incredulous that Fuzzy was left out in the cold and Diana could not even speak because of Qantas. I have been on several flights in which pilots made mistakes, and then tried to tell the passengers that something else caused the problem. I know in my heart that you would never do this. A man is defined by two things: his body parts, and his ability to admit mistakes. You sir made no mistakes that day, and if you had, I am sure that you would have taken full responsibility for them. Salute!

[@porschefoster999]

Wow that woman who helped fuzzy get up did really well especially since she was in pain herself. She really stepped up and bless that little girl who put out her arm to try and help fuzzy even though she was crying. Well done to all of them. Glad to see people help one another for once rather than tear each other down.

[@elisabethn7962]

He was a top gun pilot. Experienced calm and trained for emergency situations. That's what saved them. Thank God he was captain that day

[@watershed44]

@Elisabeth n Exactly, these are the last of the old school "just fly the plane" pilots that are truly skilled fliers. Younger guys coming into the field are glorified computer operators, and that is a truly scary thought.

[@NetDijk]

As with the QF32 incident. That captain remained calm as well and flew on his 'stick and ruther' experience as fighter pilot as well... Makes one wonder about technology

[@Lemon0Tart]

@@NetDijk It's very obvious that both yourself and watershed44 have never had any type of aviation training (it's rudder btw, not "ruther"), you think new pilots jump in and get to just turn the AP on and sit back? No, not how it works. You earn the right to use the technology of today by proving you can fly with the technology of old, ie good old VFR dead reckoning and stick and rudder.

[@qanononabong8491]

Boeing sucks.

[@tauther1322]

q anon this was an Airbus flight

[@elizabethmagner2989]

Wow, I’m an American so I’m used to corporate greed and selfishness but still shocked to hear Fuzzy’s story. Please keep up the pressure everybody for him to get the support he needs and deserves and for Qantas to foot the bill!!!! Their behavior is shameful.

[@michaelpace3333]

FOR CAPTAIN SULLIVAN TO SAVE THAT PLANE AND EVERYBODYS LIFE ON BOARD AND THE WAY HE WAS TREATED BY SOME OF THEM PASSENGERS IS APPAULING. THEY SHOULD BE THANKFUL THEY ARE STILL ALIVE.. MY HAT GOES OFF TO CAPTAIN SULLIVAN.. GOD BLESS

[@anitavisram8346]

WELL SAID.

[@brontewcat]

Which passengers treated Captain Sullivan badly? Capt Sullivan thought some of the passengers were looking at him, blaming him for their children’s injuries, but that was him thinking that. Some may have felt that way momentarily, but I am sure none said it, because they would have also realised he saved their lives. It is far more likely it was Capt Sullivan projecting his own feeling of guilt onto his passengers. He really didn’t need to feel guilt, but humans don’t always think rationally.

[@sharonrose7938]

@@brontewcat Especially so when Capt Sullivan is a good man and cared very much about not only saving himself but every one of his passengers too.

[@theonemesis5217]

HEAR! HEAR!

[@malwieder_kili7231]

Sure but I imagine they werent in the mood for applouse

[@roxannecarpenter6668]

I just can't believe this air lines! NOT SUPPORTING HIM, MENTALLY OR FINANCIALLY IS THE MOST DEVASTATING THING IN THE WORLD!

[@raven4k998]

oh common there just lives they don't matter all that matters is money have you not figured this out about the airlines by now?

[@Integratedsful]

Yeah it stinks, I am sure its a lot more going on when you silence employes or have to

[@xXdutchieeeXx]

I’m sure Qantas isn’t the only airline

[@nicoler5708]

They should sue boeing this plane was grounded for the same issue other airlines had crashes from the 737 max system not working

[@edwardkantowicz4707]

This aircraft was an Airbus model, so Boeing is irrelevant.

[@rickchapman2733]

If anyone deserves a Go fund me campaign it is Fuzzy. Someone close to him needs to start one for him. If Quantas won’t pay him the good hearted people around the world will!

[@ismailmadrahi5785]

Agreed, I would make it a goal to share it in every Social media group.

[@markmitchell450]

Why won't the airline pay him for Seems like most airlines act like this

[@Jsee66]

Was just reading a story about Fuzzy's daughter, Apolonia who was hit by a speeding motorist in the streets of Auckland as she was walking home - 10 years exactly from when this horrible flight happened and now requires 24-hour care after sustaining serious brain injuries. This poor man.

[@MrDamning]

@@markmitchell450 He was told to not take the compensation for a class action lawsuit against airbus and northrop gunnman iirc.

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

@@MrDamning I don't blame him. Class action lawsuit attorneys usually walk away with more money than the poor people who have experienced the tragedy.

[@nicholaswoodward8191]

Hell of a story and a hell of a pilot. So glad that despite the injures and the odds you got her down.🙏

[@dawn5227]

Quantus would have lost its world class safest airline if it wasnt for this pilots heroic effort. He is the only reason there were no fatalities. Quantus should acknowledge him for his incredible skill, knowledge and bravery.

[@Anton-sm8sv]

*Qantas

[@flowerpower8722]

A bit of trivia for you: Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service. QANTAS is an acronym.

[@Ditmanppi]

@@flowerpower8722 Well unless they mean Queensland Underworld and Northern Territory Aerial Service that acronym still doesn’t contain a “U”.

[@xXdutchieeeXx]

Qantas*

[@martinmcfred6758]

Old school pilot skills and instincts. He had the feel of the plane and knew exactly what to do without hesitation. Proper human.

[@navintharnnagarajan5771]

Absolutely agree with that..

[@deepearthchoir7192]

If I was rich. I would send Fuzzy a million dollars. God bless him.

[@royalpraiser]

Trust me I felt so bad to hear he was not properly compensated. Boy this world of business owners. Some of them are so crude, cold hearted, and devilish.

[@makeuplover6852]

We could start a go fund me for Fuzzy :) 💗

[@Redmagneticdragon]

makeuplover 68 I was thinking the same thing. I am going to msg the documentary group to try and get proper connections for the payouts.

[@makeuplover6852]

@@Redmagneticdragon , awesome!! I'll def donate!!

[@koenruysseveldt3848]

@@royalpraiser Psycopaths by other words...

[@oatmeal5671]

This pilot could fly me anytime. His experience saved everyone.

[@jmm616]

Since this was filmed, Fuzzy's daughter was struck by a speeding motorcylist and now requires 24 hour support. He also receives only $580 a week. He has not received a settlement from Quantus. His situation has been horrific and I hope this raises some support for his position!

[@seekingthetruth3410]

Wow that's so bad how Qantas hasn't paid anything

[@zemzem8323]

The crew on board including Sullivan settled a lawsuit with US Manufacturers. The settlement amounts remain confidential.

[@xclusivechu]

Jon i hope he has gofundme

[@michellep1555]

Jon disguisty company

[@sarge_4412]

Zem zem What U.S manufacturers? The aircraft was an Airbus A330 which is built by France

[@louisedingle9949]

Captain Kevin Sullivan’s recently released book called No Man’s Land was written by him to record events and the story of QF72. He wrote it to honour all his crew and passengers and to fill in any blanks from the event for anyone who was on board the flight. Captain Sullivan is also an ongoing strong advocate about the dangers of automation and pilots being trained for loss of control in flight. Every crew member at Qantas would like to see this crew officially honoured and Fuzzy compensated. I would really like to see a reunion of passengers and crew with national media celebrating this great story. Celebration, recognition, hugging one another again and raising glasses in a toast with media coverage would be a very healing event. I hope I see this happen soon. They are all total heroes.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

I will get it . Important

[@louisedingle9949]

It’s an incredible story of skill, determination and courage over great challenge. He also includes his experience as a fast jet pilot in both the US Navy and Australian airforce. He was meant to come to Australia. You will love the book.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@@louisedingle9949 I am not an aussie but I will try toget the book. This guy is an absolute hero . Hats off to him .a lot of pilots won't make it in such situation

[@louisedingle9949]

It’s the best book I have ever read. I am a past aviation safety trainer of airline pilots and cabin crew. This crew were epic in their emergency response. You will love the book. It’s also on audio if you can’t get the hard copy.

[@kirilmihaylov1934]

@@louisedingle9949 thank you

[@queencleo1151]

I'd be dying to meet with the captain that saved my life and that of my fellow passengers too. Giving him the warmest hug ever and thanking him from the depth of my heart would be the least! I believe that it was by the Grace of God that Captain Sullivan was flying that plane, that day! His previous knowledge and training as a fighter pilot was the 'miracle' of the story. Congratulations Captain Sullivan!!!

[@adriansammy3828]

This was such an inspirational video. Thank you, captain, for saving all those lives.

[@PernillaArtistic]

I have signed the petition for his bravery and I feel that he should be publicly recognized for it!!

[@cynthiamphoka6478]

Connie Mcgregor yes you can sign I just did

[@meggiedejong5028]

@Connie Mcgregor Just scroll up and see the link to this petition and you can sign there.

[@PernillaArtistic]

Connie Mcgregor Yes look in the description of this video