An Ordinary Takeoff Turns into Every Pilot's Nightmare (With Real Audio)

[@nicholasperkins2630]

"Don't worry, we got him." It's just another day at the office and I'll see you after work for a run. You are right, sir, you had him. Excellent airmanship, amazing judgment, experience, and nerves of steel. Wow!

[@Sandrawest64]

Imagine the calculations going on in his head while making this split-second decision...and he still stayed composed. Amazing 👏

[@mawmawvee]

@@Sandrawest64 I'm sure he wanted to live to go home to his loved ones, too. He knew his ship and it paid off.

[@o2benaz]

You don’t get a commercial, multi-engine, jet aircraft endorsement on your license if you’re prone to panic. But the comment was pure ex-military.

[@angelbulldog4934]

I'd fly with this pilot anytime. It's the nerves of steel that make the other things effective. Not to be graphic, but if a man has no balls, he has nothing.

[@o.o1858]

That’s a GIGACHAD pilot right there

[@R8andGT3Fan]

I laughed when I heard that "Don't worry, we got him"...that's just not possible. What a terrific pilot that guy must be! I hope he gets to watch this video, and if he is: my most sincere admiration to you! 🤯🤯🤯

[@bvnseven]

the pilot will watch this and take a week's vacation in the bathroom. extremely lucky.

[@jimboyarab1072]

Yeah maybe

[@dex1lsp]

He was cool as a cucumber in a potentially deadly situation. He just stayed completely focused without any panic. Amazing!

[@348Tobico]

@@dex1lsp The training takes over when the situation is this bad. I'm just glad he is one of ours and got his training from the very best.

[@CassassinCatto]

Pilot needed the jumpseat for his balls. Astounding airmanship.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

'Stop stop stop!' 'Don't worry, we got him.' Amazing pilot ... that was a nailbiter for me. Great job, Flight Channel, as usual.

[@TerraZetzz]

You can hear yelling in the background. I think everyone in the tower was shitting their pants.

[@nitrile2000]

"Stop stop stop" = hit brakes, ram 747 anyway, kill everyone.

[@maestrovso]

@Donna di Lode They are like the worst drivers that are hired to drive school buses, and asked to be track marshals at F1 races as a side gig.

[@DigitalLonestarX4600]

**reply back to tower hey dumbass im at 120 knots do you really think im stopping in time?**

[@Doing_it_right_the_first_time]

@Donna di Lode Darn good thing he was not the one flying otherwise this would’ve been a different outcome and a different video!

[@Ebro777]

10:43 the united airlines really said dont worry we got him this pilot handled it like a boss

[@Plqnes]

"Don't worry, we got him" that guy had serious confidence and brains to continue the take off! hats off to the pilot. As always, excellent video and superb detailing! You truly deserve 10M subs!!!

[@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692]

"to continue the take off" what's the alternative? He was too fast and too close to hit hte brakes. A plane steers nothing like a car, so veering off would not be a viable solution either. Can't just pray for the other guy to see you after all and iether stop before hitting the runway OR opening throttle to roll off the other side in time, either. So your only hope is to try to take off. But yes, he sounded a LOT calmer than I would have.

[@SuperLordHawHaw]

It could've have easily turned into another Tenerife.

[@fruitygranulizer540]

@@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692aborting takeoff and veering off was the other solution. it's obviously not safer, and it would have completely broken the plane, but the pilot had to make the judgement in whatever few seconds he had... and he had to be confident his judgement would be right about whether or not he could rotate in time. he also had to time the rotation correctly - too early and the plane wouldn't have been fast enough to lift off, but if he waited until VR, it would have been too late.

[@SuperTrb0]

Pilot for United saved everyone’s lives in both aircraft that night. That took nerves of steel to not panic and smoothly lift the aircraft off early enough to clear the 747.

[@ladydamiana6841]

And balls of ice!

[@speedlever]

The captain of that 737 knew his aircraft and what to expect from it operating outside the normal parameters. That was excellent airmanship.

[@BLACKMONGOOSE13]

“Don’t worry we got it.” -United 1015. 😎

[@enigmawyoming5201]

And to think he worked against his instincts to try to stop and avoid… instead of “full steam ahead!” … I got this!!!

[@melissaleoncreolenola]

Definitely heroes

[@soopaman2]

United Captain is a boss. He quickly assessed the situation and took the best course available to him, knowing if either choice went wrong it would be disastrous. Much love to this channel for showcasing this.

[@mideastgirl8926]

The United pilot's reaction and answers show what a great master soul he is. He saved so many lifes.

[@DanK123]

With just seconds to think. Legend.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

I'm sure pilots don't wish to be in situations like this but he's got a great story to tell at the bar for the rest of his life.

[@spiritmatter1553]

Too bad we don’t know his name. I’d buy him a drink if I ever met him.

[@vwaudiwelder]

SO DO ALL HIS PASSENGERS!!!

[@kdwaynec]

Yes, and with each retelling the distance between the planes gets a little bit smaller.

[@garagelife9193]

@@kdwaynec Yeah in reality there must've been plenty of space in between. It's like catching a small fish and telling people you got a big one.

[@bobdevries4028]

@@kdwaynec Yep. And when finally his time has come to change the temporal for the eternal, the distance has become shrunk to millimeters...

[@gcm747]

The captain is confronted with THAT situation, goes through a dozen potential scenarios in moments including the likelihood of a fiery death for himself, the crew and the passengers and simply says ‘Don’t worry about it’ when clearing a 747 with metres to spare. Incredible.

[@car-bonara3726]

Am confused can you explain me whose fault was that? Was is atlas pilots fault?

[@saboabbas123]

@@car-bonara3726 tower controller

[@AEMoreira81]

@@car-bonara3726 The NTSB said the controller was at fault. 5Y was never told to hold short and it's at an oblique angle to the UA.

[@distrobat4644]

That was reckless! Hopefullu he got at least a warning fir misconduct or sth.

[@bobanob1967]

I wonder how a computer flying the plane would have handled the situation?

[@territhomson9656]

What a fantastic pilot, he saved so many lives, you know he knows his business when he says, “Don’t worry, we got him”. I hope he and the other pilot had a drink together and realised, they were meant to be there together. Imagine the other pilot watching that plane fly over you. He needs to buy the first drink. United, you are very lucky to have this pilot. Worth his weight in gold.

[@dx1450]

That drink would have to wait until after the 747 captain made the ATC clean the rubber skid marks from the 737 off the roof of the 747...

[@SuperLordHawHaw]

35 ft? Luck

[@mackhavoc477]

Doubtful that the Atlas pilots even saw the UA flight, tbh

[@PostalWorker14]

737 almost clipped the rear stabilizer of 747 unreal

[@davidryan6441]

The Most Incredible Thing about This Whole incident are The Words "Don't Worry About It" The United Pilot Can Fly Me Anywhere, He is Amazing. Another Great Flight Channel Vid By The Way.

[@loveblue2]

The calm demeanor the United pilot was able to maintain is amazing. Talk about poise under pressure!! Another incredible video, Flight Channel. I always feel a tinge of excitement when I'm notified of a new TFC video - and you never disappoint.

[@pokes404]

I clinched up just from watching the video when I saw that 747 entering the runway. I can't imagine actually seeing that in real life and keeping your wits about you. Reason #73 I would make a terrible pilot lol.

[@Jim_Jimworth]

Agreed. Pilot stayed ice cold and kept everyone alive. TFC brings it home with an excellent video once again!

[@moiraatkinson]

I’m the same! I regard the Flight Channel as the gold standard for this type of video. I couldn’t believe how the guy chuckled and said “don’t worry about it” after narrowly averting real disaster!

[@larrybe2900]

He can be happy he was piloting a 737 as they are on the lower end of speed for takeoff.

[@ericALAGAN]

What a cool cat, that captain in UA1015. Hats off to him 👍🙏🙏🙏👌. And what he said after the fact: "Don't worry about that." You know, just another day in the office.

[@kahuna_eht]

“Don’t worry, we got him”. Massive respect for this guy!!! Hat’s off!!!!

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

That captain was SO FUCKING COOL! Like man, talk about calm, that guy is something straight out of a movie. "Don't worry, we got him" as you casually clear a 747 at 160mph. Fucking insane. What an inspiration!

[@mnpd3]

When you're a passenger and there's a emergency, that's the Captain you want on the flight deck. The boss had a number of options - one including freaking out, but he not only chose the correct one, but pulled it off like a champ. Then instead of being angry, he told the Atlas crew not to worry about it.

[@LeeBlaske]

The UAL pilot and the Atlas crew quickly figured out that it was the controller they both would have been mad at.

[@robertrachels1870]

The United Pilots did an OUTSTANDING JOB! Worst accidents have happened and with catastrophic results. This was MORE than LUCK! It was the experience and skill of the pilot flying that won the day! Hats off and a Salute to you Sir!

[@patogenify]

He is maverick

[@watershed44]

@Robert Rachels One of the old school pilots that knows the bottom line is "Just Fly The Plane"!

[@andrewstorm8240]

Lead to accidents

[@emilyelizabethbuchanan998]

Teneriffe comes to mind.

[@YourFreeBeats]

That was one cool Captain. “Don’t worry, we got this…” For me it would be one of this first you say it then you do it moments.

[@caramellocabello34]

i would have been sh*tting my pants

[@reshpeck]

Controller, seconds before impact: STOP STOP! 737 Pilot: Uhhh, OK! *Slams on the brakes, collides with 747 at 130kts* Is that what the controller was hoping to happen?

[@greywuffzfavrr6038]

@@reshpeck That he'd be able to stop before he plowed the 747 /sarc

[@fecardona]

Probably ex military

[@o2benaz]

@@fecardona More like former Navy. I wonder how big the brown stain was on the seat of the starboard First Class window passenger?

[@clairewilliams9416]

That United captain was outstanding, sees a large plane venturing into his path and calmly thinks though his opinions and potential outcomes, then calmly continues heading right into the plane ahead sails right over him while replying Smoothly to panicked yells of stop, stop with ‘don’t worry we got him”. That was more than some luck that was masterful skills.

[@KSparks80]

I'm guessing he raced cars on dirt tracks, and has "When in doubt, gas it!" seared in his being somewhere. lol

[@michael9016]

It's a basic private pilot skill that planes fly better than they roll. The plane is happy in the air, let it fly. Rotating 10 knots early was probably no big deal, the pilot knows his V speeds and knew he would leave the ground, climb and not stall. These speeds are to be memorized when going for your type rating because you just never know when you will need to fudge some numbers.

[@intrstrnr]

Probably the most underrated reply to a situation in recent history, lol! "Don't worry, we got him" AKA, "yeah we know someone screwed up big time, we've already fixed it for you, relax"

[@LizLeapin1970]

Good thing he didn't actually respond instinctively to the ATC advice of STOP! STOP! It would have been my nature upon hearing that to apply brakes which would have ended in disaster.

[@wernerdanler2742]

@@LizLeapin1970 no way he could have stopped in time to avoid a catastrophic collision.

[@michaellusk2856]

The United pilot was outstanding. I hope he received some recognition for his airmanship. Without his quick action, there would have been many lost souls.

[@adamzangara]

Personally, I loved the Captain's last reply, "Don't worry about it." No one tied up the radio or made a big fuss. Just a, "It's no big deal, buddy. I'd love to stay and chit-chat but I gots to go." haha Awesome job!

[@adamzangara]

@Kenji Ahhh I didn't catch that. Thanks. I corrected my comment.

[@paulabrown6840]

ThatWas UAL Captain.

[@AEMoreira81]

I suspect they both filed a report...Atlas for a failure of hold short and United for being sent on a near collision course. Ultimately, we know the controller was at fault.

[@Yoogi-ed3hz]

The screen says the United pilot said it.. why would the atlas pilot say “Dont worry we got him”? the United flight is the one leaving

[@adamzangara]

@Yoogi 8400 That's what I thought originally and then I changed it. Should stick with my gut. I should've just not listed an AIrline... which I'll correct now Thx

[@garyderipaska675]

“Don’t worry about it we got him” , Classy , awesome response . Now that’s cool calm and collected

[@b.t.356]

I was literally clenching at my chest when the two aircraft were coming close enough to cause a tragedy. Thank goodness that there was no collision and that the pilots managed to mitigate tragedy.

[@greywuffzfavrr6038]

I nearly broke a finger I was clenching my fingers so hard and I need a crowbar to separate the seat cushion of my wheelchair from my butthole I puckered so hard!

[@o2benaz]

I wonder how big the brown stain was on the starboard First Class window seat? (The 737 pilot flying has to be former Navy. “Don’t worry, we got him.”)

[@isabellind1292]

I'd rather watch a video when there's no one hurt but it's still unsettling that ATCs can be so distracted they almost cause a calamity. There's no excuse!

[@o2benaz]

@@isabellind1292 I don’t know how to tell you this, but ATC’s are human beings and therefore fallible. The systems in place are there to reduce the chance that a single person can cause this kind of problem.

[@stephenturner6075]

The pilot did an excellent job here. He had no other option than to keep going and rotate early to stand any chance of avoiding certain deaths. The red light warning system is a good idea. I wouldn't like to be an air traffic controller, they must be under constant pressure and stress.

[@Bigsky1991]

The only reason he pulled it off was the OAT was cool and he had a power reserve after TOGA .... if it had been a hi/hot day...no way.

[@andrewstorm8240]

Not so sure, pilot should have rejected take off straight away

[@twistluv]

the captain confidence saved everyone's life. had the captain panicked, was unsure or hesitated and tried to abort and failed, the planes would have collided and it would have been horrifying.

[@l.plantagenet]

I don't remember when it was but there was a time period years ago when there was a rash of ATCs committing suicide. I know that happens but at the time it was making the news. One of the most stressful jobs out there. I agree. I wouldn't want to be one either. That's why get paid pretty good.

[@stephenturner6075]

@@l.plantagenet I wouldn't like to have such responsibility for people's lives.

[@ralphholiman7401]

I'm amazed at how calm these pilots are when inches from death. Controller: Stop! Stop! Pilot: Don't worry, we got it.

[@roszitataib9566]

😂

[@unocualqu1era]

"Stop stop!" Yeah, just let me instantly stop my plane from 110 knots to 0 by defying physics so that all my passengers get thrown forward, or better yet, try to brake without breaking the laws of physics, and helplessly watch the other plane get closer during my last seconds. The pilot made the right choice, it was I think the only good choice. But the fact that he was able to do so in that moment instead of panicking or even doubting for a second and then made that comment... this dude deserves several awards including guiness record for biggest balls. Knowledge and experience mean nothing if you don't have the bravery and calm to apply them in those split second decisions. He even avoided taking off too early because that could've caused a delay in gaining altitude, or the tail would've been too low and they would collide anyway if that happened. In other words, he kept accelerating towards death so that he could avoid death. 10/10 pilot

[@patriciahedrick4197]

I am a 70 year grandmother who has always been intrigued by aviation. Thursdays are good due to flight channel posts- I was an “early on” subscriber. Flight Channel is sooo educational

[@TheVermilliaFamily]

Do you remember your first flight?

[@pabloyesid]

It's amazing how United 1015 pilot kept calm.. great video !!

[@las2665]

„Dont worry about it“

[@mawmawvee]

That pilot didn't want to die, either. When we're on the road, drivers have to make those kinds of decisions sometimes, as well. Nerves of steel and I'm so glad he was able to lift off without hitting the big plane.😲

[@larrybe2900]

@@mawmawvee I once was in a situation where I had to squeak through an opening barely wide enough or crash. This was barely enough time to think much less react. I made it and had to pull off the side to the road and gather my wits about me. I often wonder what geometric calculations the brain can make on such short notice.

[@mawmawvee]

@@larrybe2900 It has to do with muscle memory type of thing. It even applies to gun safety. It's like it's automatic. Our brains are amazing, aren't they? I went through a red light once, long ago and there was a cop car coming out in front of me. Without even thinking, I gently went around him and was so shook up that I made such an error, but I was in my husband's car, which sat closer to the road than mine and it seemed I was going faster than I was. I pulled over on the other side of the intersection because I was shaken thinking about what could have happened. I heard the cop put on his siren and then shut it off because he didn't have anyone to chase! LOL! I was shaking. I told him I was so sorry and that I had mis-calculated my speed. It was also twilight, which can be deceiving too. I know he knew how shaken up I was and was telling him the truth. He didn't even give me a ticket!!! I figured I deserved one for my mistake. Go figure, huh? I'm glad you didn't get hurt in that tight spot you were in, just as I am that the two planes didn't collide.

[@mawmawvee]

To quote Harrison Ford in Six Days, Seven Nights, or whatever the title of that movie was, "I'm a pilot. I have to be in control. We can't all run around saying, "Oh S---!!! We're all gonna die!!!" So true. And that was just a movie, not real life, but the sentiment was there in those few lines. Love most of that movie.

[@Coldinwis]

Holy smokes, that was some incredible piloting in the United cockpit!!

[@nickjg1587]

Definition of a hero right there. Surely it was a matter of 1 or 2 seconds in which this pilot made multiple life saving decisions, and he didn't even flinch.

[@greywuffzfavrr6038]

It is a good thing the 747 didn't try to speed up to clear the runway.

[@chitlitlah]

It's almost the opposite of the definition of a hero. He is a skilled pilot who stayed cool under pressure and avoided a tragedy, but the definition of a hero is someone who willingly puts his life at risk to save others, not someone who saves his own life and coincidentally others in the process. Call him a legend or something that at least makes some sense.

[@nickjg1587]

@@chitlitlah there's always that one guy 😂😂😂

[@spxdy6780]

@@chitlitlah uh, you good? he is a hero, AND a legend, according to your definitions. He put at risk his own life (or in this case, everyones life) to save the 2/3 crew members in the 747, you dont want the Tenerife disaster happening again, do you?

[@mawmawvee]

@@spxdy6780 And people cheer the Hail Mary plays at football games... Pilots are trained to give it their all no matter what and these guys did and they flew the plane, bless their hearts.

[@lusmas99]

I get emotional every time I hear the United Captain say "Don't worry, we've got him". Fantastic skills and professionalism. I only wish the next time I fly, he is the captain of my flight. Great job Sir!!!!

[@ryonamine8229]

That line "dont worry, we got him" just give me chills. The pilot had ball of steel

[@carolinehoward180]

Hard to believe that this would happen in 2006 with all the safety protocols, yet there it is. I’d of liked to hear all the CVR for the 747 as they saw the 737 hurtling towards them. Thank goodness that disaster was diverted by the captains quick thinking and flying expertise. Thanks for another amazing upload!! 👏🖤👏🖤👏

[@YourFreeBeats]

I’ve never understood the concept of intersecting runways. Obviously there is a reason for it (and assume it’s budget-related rather than strategic) but who knows.

[@captainminecraftist]

@@YourFreeBeats well even if they are parallel if the place they need to park is on the other side of a runway they still gonna have to cross to get to their gate

[@jameswells9749]

@@YourFreeBeats good point, in my opinion they shouldn’t have them, if that happened once, it will happen again and maybe there won’t be any luck.

[@bandiswa1592]

Well said man 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@lvl10cooking]

It happens a lot more than you’d think, I listened to ATC transmissions for 2 incidents last night.

[@dfdemt]

I’ve been a police/ambulance dispatcher for years, talking on and listening to the radio is my job. I still can’t figure out HOW in the hell the ATC personnel and the flight crews understand each other. I can’t make out what they’re saying most of the time without subtitles.

[@suesmith616]

I've just watched this (and other Flight Channel Audio Videos in the past) and I thought exactly the same as you ... Everything seems 'muffled' and inaudible and also spoken too quickly! ... Why can't they speak slowly and clearly? ... Maybe Pilots and control towers have their own type of language? Lol!

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

I've heard the audio is clearer in real life and there's a quality drop when posted on KZbin like this

[@suesmith616]

@@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing ... They still talk very fast though! Lol! ... I would be saying 'Pardon, can you repeat that?' several times! Hahaha!

[@pchantreau]

When you know the terminology and what to expect, it is a lot easier. I do agree that often times controllers speak fast without any good reason. Sometimes they have to because of the density of traffic. If it gets really busy, you'll hear: "attention all aircrafts: Acknowledge not required." That means the controller can not be off the frequency for the time necessary for pilots to read back the commands. He is then the only one talking and pilots simply follow instructions. That controller would probably also speak fast...

[@suesmith616]

@@pchantreau ... That's what I meant when I said 'maybe pilots and control towers have their own type of language' ... That's how they are trained to speak to avoid unnecessary conversation ... They have a language all of their own! Lol! ... I am learning more and more as I watch this Channel ... Soon I will be able to add another language to my existing 3, Lol! Haha! :)

[@prosoto]

I'm surprised the NTSB omitted a glaring safety violation on the part of United Airlines. That aircraft was dispatched illegally. There's no way that 737 was within its maximum take off weight while also carrying the balls on that Captain and FO. It could never have taken off yet somehow their airmanship won the day. Godspeed to the crew of UA1015.

[@UndercoverZz]

😅

[@Cool-Tina]

Oh, you got me with this. 😑😂👏🏻

[@BobDobalina242]

Fanfuckingtastic 👏

[@realdjaykay]

Yeah the captain got balls

[@donfisher8035]

WTF?! Cleared for departure. Senses a collision or a ditch across obstacles. He had 120 passengers and 7 flight crew. And recommended fuel weight. Had his gross weight been double he would have ditched and sued the ATC.

[@manuelkong10]

UNITED captain NEEDS a medal! A steel nerved HERO What a PLEASURE to see people SO good at their jobs

[@darrenyoung3102]

The pilot was so calm, and im sat here on my sofa gripping on, teeth clenched heart pounding, totally tensed, yelling no no no, then all we hear is a calm " dont worry we got him" Pilot, you are a unsung hero. Wow, i need a cuppa.

[@rutgerhauerfan]

Good thing the weather was so clear on that night, and that the 737 had such a level-headed captain!

[@mawmawvee]

There was not that chain of events they talk about so much, of little things going wrong adding up into a tragedy. It was all good things that went together that brought success here. Might we call it, "Defensive Flying?" They certainly were focused on flying the plane, weren't they? 😁

[@IshaqKhan-ri7hi]

Tenerife like situation but with clear visibility and advanced tech at the airport. Practically this could've been the second worst crash in history after that, pilots acting cool with taking off above a massive 747, real guts man I would've passed out already

[@YourFreeBeats]

When asked why the plane taxiing didn’t stop he said because ATC didn’t tell him to. Now I’m no ground control genius, but shouldn’t there be a hard/fast rule that each and every time you go across an active runway you, stop…look left, look right, and when everything is clear you cross it? There are a plethora of safety governance, yet something as simple as this isn’t implemented? (This is not an isolated incident, BTW).

[@randc47]

@@YourFreeBeats As a student pilot, that’s one of the first things taught. No matter what ATC says, you verify you are clear before proceeding. I’m guessing that the Atlas pilots, after that 9 hour flight (or whatever it was) were exhausted and happy to be on the ground. Forgetting the basics. And had they looked left before crossing, they were only doing 20 knots…they could have easily stopped in time. Either way, those United pilots pulled that off perfectly.

[@balaviswanathanv2379]

Well said close to Tenerife incident

[@larryandersen681]

@@randc47 He was still on the landing roll though, with no instruction to LAHSO, but yes, if the Atlas pilot could have stopped short of 27R if he was aware and looked to make sure there was no aircraft taking off on that active runway. I'm not sure if the Atlas and UAL crafts were on the same freq. If so, Atlas should have heard the take off clearance for UAL.

[@tarekbahsoun2755]

@@randc47 I thought the same Tenerife number 2

[@LV2UXO77]

WOW, 35 feet! This captain was AMAZING! A non-experienced pilot may have panicked, and it could've been one of the worst catastrophic planes crash on a runway. At 10:43, the tower SLC is screaming for him to stop, and there's no way he could stop at the speed he was going! "Don't Worry we got him!" Great flying by the captain, Cool, Calm, Collective! I can't imagine what the passengers were going through when they saw the 747 coming straight at them! Always fix the problem after the near-fatal collisions. Terrifying to watch! I'm thankful no one was hurt! Outstanding Video work.

[@andrewtarnowicz]

The coolness in that pilot's voice in contrast to the panic in the ATC's voice... So many lives in the hands of one skilled pilot who didn't lose his focus and pulled off a miracle. Tenerife 2.0 avoided...

[@greywuffzfavrr6038]

@@andrewtarnowicz Yeah the SLC yelling stop! which one was he yelling at to stop since they were both moving?

[@mawmawvee]

@@andrewtarnowicz Pilot didn't want to lose his life, or his plane, either.

[@SplashingLebron921]

@@mawmawvee it was the pilot I would probably have to change my pants ones I take off early and reach my destination

[@alliedmastercomputer5407]

Rubbish. You don't panic in that situation. Addrenaline kicks in and you have insane focus.

[@carlbettis5882]

Don’t worry, we got him = legend, to act so calmly in such circumstances, class sir class

[@WendyKS93]

By the time the tower noticed what was happening and said "stop stop stop" it was too late late late. I loved the calmness of that United Captain when he said "don't worry about it, we got him". He made it sound like it was just all in a days work for him, as if he had situations like that all the time. He must have nerves of steel. Absolutely loved the graphics on this one.

[@FrankThe77Tank]

This Channel is absolutely INCREDIBLE !! I’m so happy I just found this today so I can binge watch a ton of videos! I assume this is Flight Simulator, but the amount of time & effort it must take to put these together! Unbelievable! All of the info, different angles, love the night flights, Real Audio! I know nothing about planes, but this is the greatest channel ever created! Thank You !

[@Melissa-SC73]

Me too! I’ve been watching them all evening. There are a few other things I should be doing. Yet, I should rest. I’m not feeling very well.

[@cregister8353]

Amazing channel.

[@2lazy2date]

I totally agree. I’m so addicted to this channel and I have nothing to do with aviation; that’s how good these videos are! So far, this one is my favorite. A potential disaster, a cool pilot, a happy ending.

[@NoewerrATall]

The United captain has ice water in his veins. Absolutely the right stuff!

[@kimosabbe50]

The Captain of the 737 was as cool, calm and collected as they come ... Amazing 😎

[@rachelleelias7737]

Great take off from the pilot. The planes didn’t touch each other or cause any damage. “Don’t worry, we got him”. Was great, he deserves a medal. I have never seen this done before 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@brianjones808]

The United pilot also showed incredible restraint by not losing his temper at the tower and 747 crew!

[@foxtrot312]

Yeah I would have turned plane around and landed found that controller who let that happen

[@canefan17]

Sounds like they were used to it at O’Hare. Crazy.

[@cloviscareca]

I was on that fight (the Boing). As I looked through the Window, I saw the flashing lights approaching in a increasing way. All I remember was screaming 2 seconds before the pilot decided to rotate. Thanks God nothing happened to us, but since that day I never traveled by plane again. Terrifying.

[@mawmawvee]

I'm glad all of you aboard that flight were saved by the actions of the flight crew. So glad and thankful.

[@jonesjones7057]

That had to be pure hell for a moment there! Glad for all it worked out but yeah, clearly that was very close to a disaster.

[@CC-xn5xi]

My God! Did everyone around you see it, too?

[@gavinsingh4450]

You were on the Bong!

[@NineInchTyrone]

Look left and right when entering as intersection

[@ramonamcmahon3248]

'dont worry we've got him" must be the most underrated statement of all time, what an amazing pilot.

[@shariys1]

That United pilot was a damn hero. Any commendations for him?

[@timothylegg]

A kitchen cabinet full of miniature liquor bottles, no doubt.

[@flipsideaddict3247]

Even though I knew there wouldn’t be a crash I still kept thinking their would be, what a man that pilot is, he’s an angel in disguise

[@UndercoverZz]

I just had to watch this on a big screen and it's even more amazing! TFC, your videos were already high quality, yet you keep on evolving! The pilot is badass. Both planes passengers must've been crying in relief.

[@kaboom9081]

"Dont worry we got this"?????? that's what I say when I drop chips on the floor !!!!! That 737 pilot has some gianormous cojones!!! I would've yelled all the obscenities in the world at the tower !!!! and then change my pants.

[@robbiebunge859]

I would have let go the wheel! 💩

[@geezerhull]

sometimes you gotta act first and bitch later.

[@mawmawvee]

He was too busy flying the plane to think of anything else, I'm sure.

[@ixman]

"Don't worry, we got him." Lol, stud.

[@dennismalabed2394]

Wow! Just wow! I was on the edge of my seat watching this. Incredible pilot and another amazing re-enactment video again, TFC!

[@buttersPbutters]

It's amazing that in a tower like O'Hare, with all the modern tech like ground radar and predictive windshear, there was not a simple memory aid for the controller so they won't forget that they've cleared an aircraft for a runway. Just a push button that toggles a light could prevent a mistake like this.

[@stevecooksley]

Imagine being a passenger looking out of the window and seeing the 747 pass underneath you. You would question your own sanity and whether you should have had that extra drink in the lounge before departing.

[@tabby73]

Wow that pilot was something else! Great composure, confidence and skill. 👍 "Don't worry we got this" Wasn't even angry it seems. Now that I call maturity.

[@KillerFuzzball]

"Don't worry, we got him" That United captain was cold as ice hahaha

[@spiritmatter1553]

Peak Iceman. 🧊

[@marybarry2230]

"Don't worry we got him" Coolest. Pilot. Ever.

[@verifiedgentlemanbug]

Yah bro damn so cool bro like that scene came out fresh from the movie bro! 🤣for real!, A badass Captain flying like a boss damn!

[@intrstrnr]

Can you Imagine how unbelievably loud that must have been inside that 747 with the United plane's engines at take off power passing 35 feet over head?

[@stevefarris9433]

They were so puckered to their seat they could not move for two hours.

[@mackhavoc477]

Doubtful that they even heard or saw it, tbh

[@TheRealTaco]

@@mackhavoc477 Aren't there big ass headlights on airplanes?

[@LegoCameraman6900]

"Don't worry, we got him." That's the calmest thing a pilot has ever said during a pivotal moment,

[@typoqueen5417]

Omg! That was a close call! HUGE sigh of relief - glad they didn't collide!

[@haroldmartin4547]

United pilot did a damn fine job, great flying sir.👍👍👍

[@omarhamid3638]

Excellent production once again!! I enjoyed the 3 way split screen section as well. Real audio also makes it so real. Full applause to the UA pilot for his composure and skills 👏 Glad to see no casualties to this one but my goodness that was a close run thing and the fact there were string of them at O’Hare is shocking. The NTSB made sound recommendations from its report and the additions of red lights on the runway I’m sure helps the pilots out. Thanks again for stellar work!! 👍

[@davidnavarro4821]

I’ve never heard of that incident before! I remember seeing back in 2008 some NTSB animated videos about avoided collisions but this one was not recreated. Kudos to the United pilots who kept their cool and managed to save 131 lives! Can’t imagine what would’ve happened if it was a foggy night! This could’ve been a second Tenerife!

[@sanjeevbhirani3757]

no wonder there's so much ''awe'' around pilots. unbelievable presence of mind and reflexes. take a bow, captain and cockpit crew.

[@ZakChlebowski]

We need more pilots like that 737 pilot, what a hero

[@MarkAlbert]

Wow, just wow! Thanks for modeling this encounter so vividly. "Don't worry, we got him." Such close encounter and all their responsibility with all the passengers on board.

[@markamos1964]

Sounds stupid but my heart was beating fast watching this...great job!

[@travelerforever8849]

it is very tense,.. I hold my breath.. luckily it end well

[@daves913]

That pilot is a hero!! So many lives were saved that day!!

[@621pw]

This one had me on the edge of my seat. Unbelievable drama, not forgetting the seriousness of it all, of course! Loved the suspenseful way it was edited. I am totally engrossed in this channel; these videos are the best thing I've seen in years and the production is outstanding. Thank you very, very much for every single one of 'em!

[@marynamurray9385]

Your video's are absolutely amazing! So happy this incident ended well for all!

[@desdicadoric]

Wow, just wow, impressive calmness right there

[@trainmanbob]

The entire concept of these videos and this channel are in another zone far ahead of any competition. Another nerve jangling storyin the end showing the quality of most of the pilots flying today. Being a pilot is every boys dream, but I wonder how many would change their wish if the saw some of the videos on this channel, errors more often than not caused by ground control staff acting within the rules, Thanks to TFC we get true and accurate accounts of the world of flying.+

[@carolyndee4565]

My heart was pounding. I was holding my breath waiting for an accident. The pilot did an amazing job taking off when he did! A hero in my eyes. The people who put this video together did an incredible job!

[@chriscoyg2916]

My biggest admiration for this pilot! 🤯 Saved everyone’s life that day, what a hero! God bless him! 🙌👏

[@CriticalInception]

Wow that was some good flying! Any commendations for that pilot? I can only imagine how crazy it would feel to be a passenger on the right side of that plane and see the 747 rudder just beyond the wing tip...

[@Hopscotchlemonadespritz]

"Had the pilot been skilled and not lucky", not so sure by the wording here. Of the three options, this course of action would've been the most catastrophic, had they not made it and collided with the other plane. So there's that, that they made it 🤔 !

[@yurintroubl]

@@Hopscotchlemonadespritz I believe it said "Had the pilot NOT been skilled and not been lucky"... Meaning the pilot was both skilled and lucky in this case.

[@Ariesdrone603]

Screw that. How about being a port side passenger in the 747 looking out the window and watching a plane barreling directly toward you at 130knots

[@CriticalInception]

@@Ariesdrone603 haha that too!

[@earth2ash4]

@@Ariesdrone603 it was a Cargo 747. so no passengers just a flight crew

[@grommy1234]

Another masterful job of storytelling by TFC! Bravo, Sir, Bravo!

[@alyabdullah5472]

It's like how people feel in a roller coaster but this time it's very real ! TheFlightChannel, Thanks for such an excellent work and a happy ending.

[@kishoremali5547]

Coolest pilot i ever saw and heard Aah and that music at the end. The pilot..if at all sees this will be very proud

[@muttlee1213]

first of all, thank "The Flight Channel" for these magnificent videos. Awestruck that 99% of pilots, even those facing their imminent death, sound so collected, almost reserved. Whewww, this was a close one!

[@robm3074]

I am sure when that United flight arrived in Denver the pilots had to make a stop at the dry cleaners to have their pants cleaned.. Very skilled airmen.

[@YourFreeBeats]

First you say it then you do it moment….but that Captain was calm AF.

[@caramellocabello34]

Absolutley shocking. That pilot was as cool as could be. 👏🏽

[@surimi7283]

Awesome video, thank you TFC! Informative as always, this is the first time I hear of this near-miss. I watched a Chicago O'Hare stream today again after a long time, with a number of cargo 747s landing, only to find a new TFC video update featuring one more 747 for good measure. ^ ^

[@janicekamalski5938]

That don't worry about it tho,,, that pilot is a boss!

[@karansyal9667]

Excellent simulation and thank you for sharing! I am glad that the Atlas "Giant" was not on the take off roll and had to "rotate" early to clear the 737.

[@dwmzmm]

Damn!! I felt my own heartbeat accelerate during that United Airline's takeoff! Great production on this incident Flight Channel!

[@SteliosRcdrift]

Reminds of Tenerife collision but different situation,captain is a hero!!great video!

[@prakashayyasamy5509]

I just want to appreciate the United airlines pilot, what an situational awareness he has, within seconds he saved numerous lives and two air crafts ❤️❤️❤️

[@gailpeterson3747]

"Don't worry, we got him." Nerves of steel and amazing decision making and piloting prevented this potential catastrophic runway incursion. Respect!!

[@Indrakusuma_a]

My goodness! Even just from a game recreation, you can feel your heart beating faster and the tension rises to the roof. How the heck that United pilot managed to utter those words? Also wondering what went through the mind of his co-pilot at the time. It was either success or certain death. Madness!

[@dianericciardistewart2224]

Wow. . . a little too close for comfort, but Kudos to the UA Captain for being alert! His professionalism saved the day on this one!! Excellent re-creation and graphics!! Thanks!! 💕✈✈💕

[@angelbulldog4934]

Really enjoy the "nothing but the facts, ma'am" presentation. Graphics are stunning. Info is straightforward. Beautifully curated channel. Thank you. The effort doesn't go unnoticed.

[@atlanticsender]

Wow!! How skilled was the United pilot. Very cool, very smooth. To me it looked as if the Tenerife disaster, was replaying. Can't believe the Atlas pilot kept moving onto 27L.. Surely they look out of their windows. Can you imagine how the United passengers would have reacted..omg..terrifying. I have to say Flight Channel, you are probably the best channel on YT, for aircraft accidents. Your graphics are amazing, and the music is perfect.. well done! Keep doing what you do💚💚💚

[@AEMoreira81]

The problem is that the Atlas was at a 130 degree angle to the United.

[@atlanticsender]

@@AEMoreira81 oh I get ya 👍

[@laprincipessaroma]

CONGRATS TO THE PILOT WHO WAS GREAT TO TAKE OFF AT THE RIGHT TIME.GREAT PILOTING SKILL MAN.CONGRATS AGAIN.

[@stephenmelnick9257]

It was the Atlas pilot that said "don't worry about it". He was responding to the UA crew asking why Atlas didn't hold short. Atlas was just rolling out after their landing. The UA crew had their hands full and did a great job. What's omitted here is ATC's transmissions to Atlas as to whether they were supposed to hold short of 27. Heavies cannot so were they given runway exit instructions? The total picture is not presented.

[@Bennjammin]

That captain seemed pretty calm after taking off. I imagine I would have been sick to my stomach, nerves too shot to fly.

[@mawmawvee]

He had to do what he did, or die and take a plane full of people with them. Thankfully, he was at a speed where he could lift off early.

[@mawmawvee]

I worked at a veterinary hospital for years and learned that training takes over because when there is an emergency, it has to be handled and no one wants to lose a patient, so you do what you do. You can fall apart later on, when everything has been taken care of. You don't just give up when things look dire.

[@terryhughes7349]

This is clearly heroic stuff. They are lucky to have a good crew watching out for them.

[@davidmichaelwood2183]

All the passengers and the air traffic controllers need to buy this amazing pilot a beer !!! Unbelievable !

[@niltonlacle]

Maybe the Tower Controller is no longer working there, and he's now a Bartender, so yeah.... But unfortunately he still gets everyone's drink order wrong every night. /s

[@brylleyt6975]

the way he just said "dont worry we got him" was just amazing

[@Runner794]

Tbh..... just need that much confidence to say "dont worry we got him" in every critical situation..... united Captain is a man of nerves no doubt