Cessna Catastrophic Engine Failure Emergency with Video and ATC Audio

Cessna 205 catastrophic engine failure while flying on an IFR flight plan from S36 (Seattle, WA) to KMYV (Sacramento, CA) Cruising at 9,000 feet. IO-470-S engine suddenly vibrated and then immediately exploded, stopping the propeller instantly. Glide and divert to KHIO (Hillsboro, OR) captured on a GoPro Hero. ATC audio partially from LiveATC.net. No word yet on cause of failure, photos at the end of the video show the damage.
Video starts 1:20 after initial exchange with ATC. Thanks to Portland Departure for the help and coordination.
UPDATE 3/3/2022 Kevin's insurance will not cover the loss of the engine as he successfully saved the airplane in this forced landing. We are starting a 'Go Fund Me' campaign to help recover his losses here: gofund.me/40c4b616
Engine fund has begun...paypal.me/cessna205
Able to stay so cool thanks to my Plane Tint, thanks Alan!
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[@rver99]

For all the people saying he put it down on the numbers and cut his margins too close -- simply not true. He carried plenty of extra speed across the threshold and if you notice he doesn't touch down until well beyond the 1000ft markers. I think he did a damn fine job.

[@brissiAU]

Yes he had extra speed that is for sure, but I would rather have that speed all day, great job imo out of interest any idea how fast he would be going crossing the threshold?

[@hook86]

Exactly. Better to carry speed and land long, then to bleed off too much on your base and end up in the treeline

[@FriendxA]

haters gonna hate.

[@XplicitVoltz]

@@brissiAU in that situation I'd take all the speed I can get brakes still work lol

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Honestly, wouldn’t have done ANY better with a working engine lol.

[@b1lyb]

Hey Kevin. I am retired with 28,000 hours. You are a pro. I am so impressed with how you managed everything from the plane to ATC, to your own emotions. Well done sir.

[@marcochavez11]

I have 67 hours in my log book, close to you. Still practicing touch and goes. That guy is awesome, the land was more than perfect.

[@donalfinn4205]

Retired with 28000 hours. Gee.

[@sdcoinshooter]

2,500 total hours here, all military. I tip my hat to this excellent pilot.

[@RICARDONAZARIO-er4pj]

​Bravo/Zulu !!! HN Nazario Naval Hospital Portsmuth VA "First and finest"​@@sdcoinshooter

[@r4raced4doom2]

Your emergency landing was cleaner than my normal landings! Great job!

[@adi0malka]

Yeah this dude just did a cleaner landing than I have ever, WITHOUT an engine 🙄

[@bhattpratik1325]

Don't worry brother it will improve after some practice 😅

[@r4raced4doom2]

@@bhattpratik1325 4 month update. Landings still suck by my excuses are top notch now

[@raymunddiether4174]

requesting for a 5 month update@@r4raced4doom2

[@AJ-jy6lb]

Are you one of them there "KAAAAAABLAMO! landers?

[@Sequesterer]

The proffessionalism of everyone involved and the airmanship of the pilot. Wow 👏

[@FlightChops]

Amazing job man.

[@cessnatwoohfive1989]

Thanks!

[@psuter80]

Congrats on getting a comment from flightchops on you very first video.. oh and nice landing by the way 🤣

[@IanDarley]

Howdi

[@aaronhanks5002]

Trevor jacob joined the chat

[@daszieher]

That's what she said! 😃 No, seriously. Nice and smooth. Kudos 👌

[@Adrisec]

This has to be the smoothest, most calm and professional emergency landing I've EVER seen. Almost like he didn't have a engine failure

[@UncleJimsTarot]

I've heard one better

[@nerblebun]

@Adrix 1001: 100% agree. I've never seen a smoother landing in my life. Not the slightest bump or shudder detected by the camera.

[@RennieAsh]

His plane just transformed into a glider is all

[@ericchen9238]

Cuz your are above the Rwy

[@BrettonFerguson]

It's going to be calm. The engine is dead. 😀

[@mrpaulkennedy]

Dude, you legend! Seriously. I’ve got 30+ yrs of piloting experience and watching (and listening to you) deal with that emergency is awesome. Cool calm collected. I’m sure your heart was racing. But you executed what you’d been taught. You kept and open mind. You listened and changed your plan at an appropriate time. You even knew the exit you had available. I’m sure many other aviators will have already said well done! But well done!

[@MegaFPVFlyer]

Pilot is calmer than some people are during a normal day at the office. Respect. Edit: holy cow that engine got NUKED! I wonder what happened.

[@Dan-di9jd]

It broke.

[@Phil-wu3qj]

Why did it break?

[@nohandle747]

@@Phil-wu3qjbecause it broke.

[@8bits59]

Oh yeah. When it siezes in flight like that there's only a few things it can be. Looks from the photos like a bearing cap or a rod came loose at full power. Maybe running low on oil? Or possibly a yielded bolt somewhere letting go?

[@tannstang]

@@nohandle747 Are you sure it broke ?

[@leokimvideo]

In the end no drama, a picture perfect landing, amazing

[@JuanVanSteyvoort]

How true... 🙂 From Brussels, with Love...

[@pgriggs2112]

The drama comes when he gets the repair bill.

[@stevenc8140]

There’s a video where the instructor shows a student how to pull out of spiral. Student let’s go of yoke. Pumps vertical stabilizer twice. Plane flys itself!

[@LoliPolice-bf7mw]

You commenting every where now or something?

[@uncbadguy]

He rolled out at the right altitude, in the right direction and at the right speed. "Normies" don't understand.

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

As a former ATC I have to say this whole video is a thing of beauty. Super professional job by all involved and that landing was something else. And then after all that you were asking for taxiway directions! Ten out of ten, sir, amazing stuff.

[@chrismc3744]

Diving to catch the needed speed at the end. Superb job by all involved. Pilot kept cool and collected and did everything right. I bet his knees turned to jelly after the successful full stop, though. :)

[@guido_laremi]

as a current ATCO, I agree word by word.

[@williamfeldner9356]

Very very nice!

[@robertcanderson329]

@@chrismc3744 when he was down, taxi-coasting, and calmly asking for directions from the tower re what they prefer he do, he proved there never was and never could be any "jelly in his knees"...... intelligent,, relaxed confidence through every second of that entire event.... just another day at the office...

[@AS-vq3wt]

Not understanding why the plane didn't just nose dive? Very frustrating for me as I get terribly annoyed at things I don't understand.

[@StraitD2]

Man! You made that emergency landing look like just a normal day of flying with perfect conditions all around. That was amazing given the very real emergency.

[@brahmsforever4313]

Unbelievable. You are the teacher I'd want for emergency management. Cool, calm, communicative, professional, and a greased landing! Bravo and thank God the airport was there!

[@bonsaiforu]

This guy was calmer than me when we lost power at home the other day… Great pilot!

[@Lead1121]

He had a ton of alt, sure helps with the staying calm part haha. I’ve seen a 600ft engine loss before and it was a lot less calm!

[@timizo691]

😂🤣

[@TheSkinnyg00se]

he is calmer then me watching it happen on KZbin.

[@stevelibby6852]

It is almost as if he was ready for it.

[@Viking102938]

That's because you can afford not to be calm when your power goes out. Can't afford to do that when you're trying to land a falling boat.

[@michaelmccurry5364]

I was operating a Transit bus as you passed over Cornell Ave. (just south of the runway) I saw you as you just about landed. I remember looking up and seeing your prop not moving. Saying to my self, that is not right! You can't see my bus as the camera frame just missed me. You landed as smooth as any pilot who does under power! Massive Kudos, that is A+ flying! Edit, To those who say I did not see this or his Prop; simply wrong. I do not care if you disagree. I am tired of explaining that I did almost a year later. I drove under him at 45 MPH. It was silent and I could see the large prop stuck. It would be a weird coincidence if two planes had the same emergency that day at around the same time at Hillsboro Oregon airport. I am happy to support the algorithm, if it gives this great pilot more cash to get his plane back to working order. Focus on the pilot and not the comments, thank you.

[@cessnatwoohfive1989]

That's wild! I wondered what it must have looked like on the road. Wish someone had an external video!

[@l2kxboost]

The bus driver was looking up, riiiight.....

[@rileynatalie]

@@l2kxboost riiight! Not only looked up while driving - at a random plane (while ironically and/or conveniently located beside the airport). And also somehow paid long enough attention to detail to be able to determine the plane was dead stick. However, lest we forget, the bus *just barely* missed being in frame as he flew over south of the runway.

[@tarantolopictures481]

It ain’t that deep bruh you ain’t a detective

[@michaelmccurry5364]

@@rileynatalie Hey, if you don't think I saw it... then you are simply wrong. (Though you are entitled to your bad opinion) On that day and time I made note of, I was wondering if they had a class on non-powered landing, I assume that would be a bit dangerous. I assumed no they would not do that. Unless I saw a plane land with a dead stick exactly in the same position as this youtuber, I was there. I can tell you are not a native to Hillsboro Oregon as many planes land low and slow over this road. Saying I didn't see this, is like saying I didn't see traffic that day. I am a professional Bus operator, I look all over. 14 years of safe driving. The issue is not with me, It is with this great pilot! I can only imagine the issues they face when the have problems with the engine. You and I only pull over. They can fall to their death! Look, you can argue with me as much you want. Nothing will change the fact this pilot made his emergency landing look like a normal one! That is great flying! Period.

[@RMR1]

There were like 3 seconds of elevated emotion and a single curse word -- followed by 9 minutes of calm, business-like professionalism. One of the calmest pilots I've heard with an engine out.

[@althanas1809]

That was some landing. Absolutely buttered the bread, and all with no engine. Total respect due.

[@Mike__Oxlong]

I am not a pilot but that landing looked smooth as silk. My utmost respect sir for your skill and calm demeanor. Simply amazing.

[@MrSylicious]

it was smooth

[@marcowant722]

@@MrSylicious Very smooth

[@corydriver7634]

I’m a former Air Force ATC and aircrew with 40 years of experience in aviation, I just want to say well done on everyone’s part but especially the pilot. Beautiful job.

[@toddlanctot643]

How common is an engine failure like this?

[@ashawii505]

@@toddlanctot643 uncommon

[@GLOCKROCK2013]

@@toddlanctot643 I worked for 15 Years in a tower and i had a completly engine failure like twice a year. And never a accident.

[@Toca_waffle843]

Likewise, though I'd probably question the quality control department of the company who made the engine casting.

[@changedpace9169]

​@GLOCKROCK2013 by never an accident do you mean pilot error or mechanic?

[@robertstewart1223]

Beautiful landing...No panic, no indecision, minute by minute calculation and course adjustment (love the runway change based on wind blown smoke) no doubt you a brilliant flyer. Well done!

[@rodsinclair2573]

Wow! What a pilot, cool, calm and collected.

[@stephenbraun3134]

Truly an excellent example of how to properly deal with a real emergency. I hope you consider this to be one of your finest days. You did everything right. A. You continued to fly the airplane B. You were decisive C. You were flexible (when you saw that there was a better action, you changed to a different runway) D. You were calm throughout This is a textbook example of how to deal with an emergency. Congratulations on your successful outcome.

[@dcsj6837]

This is an example of falling back on training. If you train well you are likely to do well when it counts.

[@chris5293]

He asked all the right questions and made all the right decisions. Very nicely done.

[@mikewright9547]

How would you not panic

[@michaelboyes1947]

E. You walked away.

[@geekfreak618]

I love that calm big sigh in the middle of all that. A true pilot.

[@pontiacdriver999]

I love that. Since you successfully saved the plane and didn’t cost us hundreds of thousands, if not more than a million in damages, recovery, bodily harm or death, we won’t be paying the bill to replace the engine……. And insurance companies wonder why they are hated so much. Nice landing and good job keeping calm.

[@nmrmak]

Aside from your impeccable stick and rudder skills, some points I made to myself as a relatively low hour VFR pilot: - You suppressed your anxiety and did whatever needed to be done. There's time to panic on the ground. - You used the ATC almost like a copilot, and they were a great resource to have. - Asked for the winds - Asked for the longest runway - "We'll figure it out as we get closer in" - defer the important decisions until you have more information. This in turned set up your mindset to reject an initial idea and choose a different runway, in a way avoiding confirmation bias - "While I've got some time, what's the frequency going to be down there?" - Simply amazing. Far ahead of the airplane and the current situation you were in during the gliding phase. - "Looking at the smoke blowing down here, it looks like 31L is going to be a better bet for us" - Now that you have enough information, now is the time to make/change the runway choice. I'm not sure I would have had the mental capacity to make that runway switch. Kudos! - This is a good time to understand that ATC is working the phone to coordinate with the tower and get you whatever you need. - "Can you give me the field elevation" - Another great call. Use ATC as a resource to give you whatever information you need. Don't be shy, you're an emergency and they have nothing more important to do right now than help you out. - Switched to tower at an appropriate time. Tower now becomes a better resource for you than approach. Legalities aside, the tower can probably see you visually while approach cannot, so whatever the charts say, this was another great call, initiated by you. I'd probably wait to be handed over (!?) and not shown the initiative in an emergency. - "Cleared to land any runway" - This gives me chills. They are there for you, so do whatever you need to do to get down on the ground. I remember seeing a video where a guy with an emergency (INOP gear IIRC) offered to land on a taxiway so as not to inconvenience other traffic. Don't do this, they can divert and you need the longest, widest, most suitable surface to land on. - Having the presence of mind to offer to taxi off the runway, again kudos. You can hear the relief in the ATC's voice at this time. Although it wasn't his life on the line, I'm sure he was anxious to see you on the ground almost as much as you were. What I'm about to write is easy to say flying from the comfort of my reclining chair, but the only thing i'd do differently in my airplane would be aiming for the 1/3 point or maybe even 1/2 on the runway. It's a long one, a small airplane an in my case I'm equipped with a spoiler/airbrake so I could easily make the landing shorter if I'm about to overshoot - in your case you could add flaps as you had the electrical system going still. In any case, you dove down in the base to final turn to get the speed up so your energy state was good. This is not criticism but a humble chair flying opinion, I'd have screwed up many things before getting to this stage of the flight. And greasing the landing RIGHT on the centerline... just amazing. Another point to make is that you cruised at 9000 ft. For whatever reason, I always go lower, usually 2000 - 3000, which makes for great VFR flying and sightseeing, but dramatically decreases my options in case of an emergency. I do have a ballistic parachute on the airplane though so it kind of mitigates the risk, but still something to consider. Thank you for posting this so we can all learn from your experience and maybe it helps one of us. I hope we don't end up in your seat, but if we do, this is great training material. This video has changed me for the better.

[@zmoore5555]

Wow what a post!

[@thesciencekid3546]

Wow🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dwaynemcallister7231]

When I did my PPL check ride the simulated engine failure test had me lose a couple marks because seeing the field was a extra long one and the approach required clearing high voltage wire's I came in high and would have landed half way down the field. The examiner was looking for me to land in the first third. In Canada it's like that.

[@Nevernow721]

Adderall working?

[@quicksilverhorseman2]

ALL airplanes, no matter how large or small should be REQUIRED to have ballistic parachutes in enough numbers to float them safely to the ground

[@trouty7947]

That is easily one of the best landings I've ever seen. I literally couldn't tell when you touched down! Just a seamless transition from air to ground. And the fact it was done in an emergency is even more impressive!

[@MFXstudio]

Amazing

[@StupidTVclips]

My CFI really pushed Dead stick landing training, and then I did them on my own all the time because I actually enjoyed gliding rather than a powered landing. Which is why his landing is so smooth, he's eliminated the vibration of a running

[@kerryclark1926]

Having a camera that adjusts for bumps helps a lot too. Good judgment on the air speed, distance and glide to pull off that landing.

[@jesusislord6545]

Repent to Jesus Christ “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ H

[@phillp7777]

@@StupidTVclips what about carb ice on approach landing at low rpm ??.. not good.. esp if have to do last sec goaround.

[@Selena-ee6ch]

Absolutely flawless landing too

[@elwhagen]

Cool, calm and collected! Super professional communication, calm and good handling of the gliding aircraft and a perfect landing. Amazingly well done!

[@TristamMayes]

If I was in a aircraft with a emergency I’d want this guy as my pilot, perfect job well done 👍🏼

[@marcinwasniowski5477]

He is so calm, that as pasager I would probobly not even notice he lost enginre :D This was a master pice.

[@m0ssy_]

@itp5x5 lol what???

[@battheman777]

You'd actually be surprised the number of pilots in this predicament who behave similarly. They're trained to remain calm, objective and logical. It's quite surreal and impressive.

[@CWHolleman]

​@@battheman777 When you have a deep understanding of a situation it aids greatly in remaining collected. You know the possible outcomes, you've gone through them repeatedly in your mind. Its not your "first time" so to speak. Whereas in the opposite scenario, you are flooded with all this new information at once and are having to process it for the first time.

[@Arch_Anemone]

ATC here, just want to add to the hundreds of other voices saying how incredibly well you handled this start to finish. I wish I could say I'll never have to work another emergency landing, but when it does inevitably happen I always hope the pilot/crew is as well trained, calm, and communicative as you were.

[@XxKINGatLIFExX]

I was thinking the same thing about you. You kept calm and your tone didn't change under the pressure which seemed to give a confident and calming affect.

[@SWC44]

DITTO!

[@GameMaker3_5]

@@XxKINGatLIFExX Everything seemed to happen fairly slowly, just a simple stopped engine reducing you to a glider.

[@notigor325]

**sigh**

[@SWC44]

@@notigor325 👍👍👍👍👍 5 UP

[@affabaffa4393]

I’m a student pilot and this was perfect, thanks for a great example of how to handle emergencies!

[@timothyroberts8347]

Sir that is text book engine failure procedure. You could not have done a better job . my hats off to you ...

[@CirrusSR20Pilot]

Dude!! That was the probably the most perfect engine-out landing I've ever seen. Calm, cool, professional and even pulled it off the runway. Nice job!!

[@Bert_de_Wit]

Agreed. VERY impressive!

[@matriximaster]

What other choice did he have? I don't get when people are so impressed by people doing what needed to be done.

[@SpodgeDanish]

@@matriximaster because its difficult. People are impressed by difficult things. mind blowing right?

[@patricesimard5990]

@@matriximaster Because there is lot who dont. JUst look on a snowey hyway.

[@Galf506]

@@matriximaster Oh plenty of other choices, many ways to die with an engine out. Are you dumb?

[@phoenixrising4573]

ATC was one of the best I've heard in a while. Calm, not demanding, reminding him what resources he had in place and that he'd already paved the road in front of him with emergency notifications. People forget how important it is to keep someone in an emergency situation advised of what can be done.... when you're trying not to die, you don't always have the space to remember what was 20 steps down the road. Very good job by both. Classic example of the principle: If you're in a life and death situation, you can do two things. First, and most common, is to panic.... and all it means is you will die tired. Second is to try and remain calm, and fight all the way to the end.

[@paulseano5100]

Professional maneuvering and Landing done with precision.

[@tfa352]

Way to go. Talk about great communication, calmness under pressure, and awesome energy management! You had enough momentum after landing that you made the taxiway. Amazing pilot!

[@josephb5989]

Hands down one of the most professional and skilled flight videos I've ever seen on the internet. Someone should use this as training material, honestly. In absolute control the entire time. And then you completely greased the landing, right on the numbers dead center. I didn't realize until you touched down that I was holding my breath watching you go through that final turn. Great job man.

[@mattcolwell27]

I wasn't nervous till he made that final turn.... falling out of the sky like a rock.

[@jama211]

I would have thought aiming for the numbers would be less safe than coming down a bit further up, less room to accidently arrive too short!

[@TheJerseyAviator]

Oh trust me my students will be mandated to watch this. I completely agree

[@PrfctPlyr]

@Welshwazza it’s not using KZbin teaching people how to fly by watching the video by a pro brought to us via KZbin

[@DubElementMusic]

i though you must learn to land small planes with a engine failure in flight school, should not be a problem at all, still good job, glad he maked it so well. sorry bad english

[@DougCeleste]

This INCREDIBLE video of a highly skilled pilot reminded me of my cousin, Jimmy, from the Seattle area. He was alone and had a severe stroke in mid-air while flying his small plane several years ago but miraculously, was able to land his plane safely. Sadly, he died shortly after in the hospital at the age of 77. He was not only a skilled pilot but also a skilled airplane mechanic. After his Air Force years, he was a pilot for Northwest Airlines for several decades. Rest in peace, Cousin Jimmy!

[@rhysmodica2892]

When I think of Seattle I always think of Flight 3. I must commend him for that. To be able to bring a plane back in that condition.

[@DougCeleste]

@@rhysmodica2892 Thank you for your reply. Yes, I cannot imagine what it took for him to land that plane safely after suffering his stroke in mid-air. It was nothing short of a miracle!

[@dianalee3059]

Wow. Thank you for sharing.

[@PabloTerraga]

Rip Jimmy. What a great pilot.

[@DougCeleste]

@@dianalee3059 You are welcome. Thanks for your reply.

[@mathew_maldonado]

As someone with a moderate fear of flying, this video helps calm my nerves. The way everyone acted so calm and professional and the fact that the bird touched down with ease does help calm my fears. Great flying and fantastic landing.

[@kenspencer9895]

This guy was the definition of calm, cool and collected.

[@albertseaman1111]

Amazed at how calm and professional this pilot was during this emergency. great landing

[@billfarley9167]

As an ex pilot, I can tell you that panic is not what you need during an engine failure. We practice dead stick landings all the time, the knack being to control and adjust your descent based on your current height, wind speed and the direction and distance to the runway. After watching the video I'm quite certain he knew he could make the runway 5-10 miles back. However, if your airframe is coming apart or you have a fire one needs to descend as quickly as possible and pick the best landing spot.

[@badcornflakes6374]

If the pilot had a stroke while the engine went Fubar.. now that's when you panic

[@jesusislord6545]

Repent to Jesus Christ “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

[@pappy451]

@@jesusislord6545. . . this is not the place for that . church is . stifle yourself .

[@kendallcargill305]

@@jesusislord6545 I believe in the Lord. On the other hand God gave us free will. It was this pilot and his free choice to learn his hobby well with good training to come through this with a good outcome. God had nothing to do with it. Had you had to take the controls due to being a passenger, you surely would have met your maker. It's no different than jumping off of a cliff and praying to live.

[@haunter_1845]

That final turn really had me on edge. He was fully committed and traded the little bit of altitude he had left for the airspeed he needed. Fantastic job.

[@prhanson]

I was pushing myself through my chair in that final turn.

[@locatingwizard9301]

My asscheeks could've made diamonds out of coal if I was flying that final turn.

[@Cynycter]

Exactly my thought! He traded altitude for airspeed at exactly the right moment. I wonder if he had any flaps dialed in?

[@muny4087]

@@locatingwizard9301 ghbugib

[@iscovidoveryet7828]

When the nose dipped as he set the flaps, I feared the worst. But man, that landing was smoother than the shallowest pothole I've ever driven over. Well done!

[@kurules3072]

I’m a pilot and this guy made a very stressful and difficult situation look routine. Kudos and I’m glad you are safe

[@andrewmilles3177]

No one asked if you’re a pilot

[@Alex-bl8uh]

@@andrewmilles3177 who hurt you

[@andrewmilles3177]

@@Alex-bl8uh your mom

[@Alex-bl8uh]

@@andrewmilles3177 I always knew that she's strong

[@bretkindell6887]

100 %

[@longbowshooter5291]

Damn fine landing, sir. Haven't seen many as pretty under power.

[@bualdoot83]

Man, I'm just amazed how long you can stay in the air without power. Clearly you know your aircraft. Great job.

[@RideTheSkinner]

Glider pilot, play with the uplift of warm air. He was well orientated in his current surroundings, job well done Eh!👏👏🎬

[@georgemacdonell2341]

Best glide configuration is already figured, set it up and according to altitude you know how far you can go, start looking for alternative landing sites on the way.

[@jjcool7967]

@@RideTheSkinner Glider, Glider

[@jojonas5463]

Ehm... It's science? XD non the less great work & yes there is a lot of concentration Form the Pilot & a littlebit of Luke needed

[@r3ady150]

It’s actually quite easy. All pilots train for emergencies like this. We can do this in our sleep.

[@therealjimmysworld]

Well done from beginning to safe landing! Live to fly another day!

[@fozbloke]

There’s a C205 you may be interested in Jimmy 😁😉

[@renoguy25]

# SAVE THE 205 ...No .. # KEEP THE 205 ALIVE

[@chillylizerd]

JImmmmyyyyyy! Whens the next vid? Can I get a #CLEARPROP?

[@DouglasTechReviews]

For the Pilot and ATC i worked on the NATS Emergency Course for ATC for many years always good to see a clean result happy days clear skies to you

[@alexlefevre3555]

It was wild to see how fast and low you were on short final in and out of your last turn. You feathered all your excess speed away with what could be called the perfect angle of attack. Absolutely marvelous.

[@MiscDotGeek]

That's some fine aviating right there, all the way down to the greased in landing. You never stopped flying the plane. You didn't react, you analyzed and then took action. Your situational awareness was excellent, even paying attention to prevailing winds visually despite ATC's assurance that winds were calm. I also loved how you used ATC to the full, offloading even the task of looking up airfield elevation. That's what they are there for, and I've seen too many reports of pilots who clammed up and then crashed rather than looking at ATC as a copilot. This is what real aviation looks like. Well done sir.

[@Hemersonr]

100% agree a clean and perfect job done... make the best decision and procedures with the available resources... congrats

[@NesconProductions]

Well said..

[@grandenauto3214]

Didn’t even need a parachute

[@MiscDotGeek]

@@grandenauto3214 or a selfie stick 😂

[@erictaylor5462]

Also, he didn't jump out like a dumb ass you tuber.

[@Syniron]

I love how the pilot is so collected here he almost just seems more annoyed that the engine quit than panicked. Sounds like an old hand just dealing with another shitty day in the office. Love it.

[@LS-Moto]

He's had a place to land all along within vicinity and the weather was good. So even though he had an emergency, he really wasn't in any danger. It was just a matter of gliding the plane down.

[@EstorilEm]

@@LS-Moto Eh you can arrive at a given location no problem - setting up an approach and final to an actual runway gets a little tricky. This runway wasn’t THAT long - many dead stick landings are at about mid-point. If this was an international airport with 11,000’ runways you could just arc it in there, maybe slip if you had to. Nothing is a given when you lose an engine, this turn to final was a bit low - shit just happens extremely fast at the end. I’d still say this was 10/10. Landing in a field, banging up the plane but still walking away, 5-8 out of 10 lol. Injuries (yourself or others) I’d go down from there.

[@lukelee7501]

This is how you are supposed to do it .Another day at the office

[@antonioveritas]

As calm as a Swan on the surface...paddling like crazy underneath!

[@lukelee7501]

@@antonioveritas That's a good analogy ,that's exactly what it is

[@skypilotace]

This is the smoothest downwind, base, and landing I have ever seen... and he did it all without an engine. Amazing.

[@Horgnerbueb]

He might even have some glider (soaring) experience and license.

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

I would not be surprised if he has glider experience. He had plenty of airspeed coming in over the runway which is what I was taught landing an unpowered aircraft.

[@GeorgiaNFA]

Right? Textbook power off 180.

[@IDontTalkToCops]

Fantastic. So calm under pressure. Excellent job Sir.

[@peelreg]

I have had three engine out emergency landings in my career as a private pilot. My advice: As you fly, have in the back of your mind "If I lose the engine right here, which way do I turn and where do I go?" When the engine quits, make a gentle climbing turn towards your landing choice. The climb is to bleed off the speed to get to the best glide speed. make sure you know your best glide speed. Would not hurt to placard it. Have an idea of your glide ratio, so you can estimate how far you can go to find a good landing place. My plane would glide 10 miles for every 5,000 feet of altitude above the ground. The landing phase is tricky because it is quite different than any previous landing your have made. The engine out is different than the engine idle you used for practice. the plane sinks faster than you have practiced. So if you make a visual approach like normal, you can hit short. So set up to land 1/3 to 1/2 way down the runway. All you are risking is a low speed crash if you run out of runway. But, as you drop the gear and extend some flap on short final, the bottom will fall out. You come down much sooner than with idle power. If you don't plan on 1/3 to 1/2 you can have a high speed crash hitting short. My instructor said "High speed hitting short or low speed off the end - your choice." In my actual experiences my touch down was about where I normally land, although the approach was a little higher and faster than normal. Dropping the gear felt like huge speed brakes.

[@Akerzun]

How long have you been a private pilot? I wouldn’t want 3 engine failures whether my career was 3 years or 30 years, but just curious.

[@0xsergy]

@@Akerzun going off his profile pic I would guess 30 years but that's assuming he started flying "young"

[@OnerousEthic]

My dad and I always kept our eyes open for landing options. His instructor once cut his power with no warning and told him that his engine just quit. He calmly set up his landing. Never occurred to me to seamlessly climb to optimal glide speed while turning to safety. Thank you!

[@shreedhar333]

Great point at the end there. I felt like this pilot may have gone a little too far on his downwind leg with no engine power, esp. considering over 6000’ of RWY in front of him. Don’t get me wrong; it was a masterfully executed engine out landing but it got too close to comfort for me when he banked left to line up and lost so much altitude that his short approach ended up seemingly flat. Maybe, it was the camera angle or maybe, he just traded excess altitude for airspeed (he did appear to have a lot of float at the end) but he aimed for what seemed to be a normal landing, except with no engine power resulting in a very shallow approach.

[@peelreg]

@@Akerzun About 30 years. I was making 60 mile trip. One tank was empty, and other only partial. I used my calibrated dip-stick to see exactly how much fuel I had. Enough for the destination plus another 20 minutes. It was a clear day, so i took off. But, when I used the fuel checker (looking for water in the gas) the valve did not close properly and it was leaking. On the bottom of a Mooney wing, this was not easy to notice. I ran out of gas enroute. I saw the gas gauge dropping quickly and had changed course for an airport. When the engine quit I was at 6000 feet, about 8 miles away. No problem, made a final dive to the threshold, dropping the gear as I crossed the fence. Touched down at about 1/3 and coasted all the way to the fuel pumps. Second incident was frozen fuel line. Engine quit 2 minutes after take off. I did a 180 back thgovernor

[@jlemieux06]

Classic example of a very talented pilot who remained calm throughout the duration of an extreme emergency. I would fly with him anytime.

[@frdml01]

From the camera it looked like quite a tight (and low) turn to final, but clearly you made it well over the treshhold. Nice job!

[@myronfrobisher]

Talk about catastrophic engine failure - your airmanship was utterly superb !!!

[@SimbaOlsen]

That sigh at 7:48, when you had the runway made, really made this video for me. As a pilot I couldn't help but loudly applaud you for how well you administrated the altitude and energy in the pattern. Well done sir, I would fly with you any time. Greeting from Norway.

[@bitronicc1887]

When he was asked the question "How many souls are onboard?" you could hear in his voice it shook him down to the bone.

[@Simbor-rh1dj]

Yes but this doesn’t have to be. The engine designs gotta improve. This is not 1923…it’s 2023.

[@SimbaOlsen]

They are very reliable. What du you fly? Some sort of experimental?@@Simbor-rh1dj

[@hectorherbert6585]

stop watching the TOP GUN movie...!!

[@hectorherbert6585]

he was asked that question because he kept saying 'WE'..curious but.. hey.!!..maybe him & his airplane..@@bitronicc1887

[@bobschlussler8213]

As a pilot, I commend you on your handling of the emergency. As a person, I'm glad you made it back to the ground safely. Great job, brother. You and your CFI should be proud!

[@oscarhc8362]

Someone send this video to 74gear

[@stejer211]

As a dog, I say ARF ARF ARF.

[@rhysmodica2892]

it reminds me why my instructor makes me practice this all the time. Hats off to you from England.

[@IcePeak99]

As a pianist I think I will never be a pilot.

[@Sylvia-yd2gw]

@@oscarhc8362 Absolutely. That's what I thought as well. Amazing job by the pilot - one would call you a cool sock in my country. Perfect mental and flying skills. And a perfect landing as well.

[@davidkelly7831]

Perfect energy management and extremely professional. One for the textbooks. Well done.

[@brittonstudios]

That sigh of relief just before the runway threshold! Must have been a great feeling at that point. Great job!

[@fiddlefolk]

This is a perfect example of how to manage an emergency situation! You stayed calm and cool as a cucumber... You really made this look easy.... ATC did a great job as well!

[@TheCream14]

Wow, if this isn't a textbook way of how to handle an engine-out, I don't know what is. Great job!

[@someotherdude]

Definitely seems like a level headed smart guy but realize he had an airport perfectly situated. That's actually why we got to see the video LOL

[@jon_collins]

I call that a little worse than out - ooof those pictures at the end.

[@djlansing2724]

@@someotherdude ya don't need an airport to land, just somewhat flat/clear ground. Ppl have emerg landed on highways many times

[@christopherbedford9897]

...Except that he did land a little short. "Putting it down on the numbers" is *not* desirable no matter what they say in the war stories - and that's *with* an engine. Should have rather gone long than short, but what do I know.

[@djlansing2724]

@@christopherbedford9897 obvi not much... He didnt have enough alt. to put it down past the numbers.

[@Brucefulness]

Everyone involved gets massive kudos. So professional and calm. Brilliant stuff. Those pics of the engine at the end are insane.

[@130loadmaster]

Well done my friend. No panic, followed procedures and you had all the time needed for setup. Every student pilot should watch this.

[@bmadzook]

As a long time sailplane pilot I know what it’s like to have one shot at the runway. Your poise was admirable, your landing stellar.

[@skepticalobserver2135]

Yes, same here. I was wondering if he was also a sailplane pilot or had experience as such.

[@mrdav1e]

yes he'd make a great glider pilot!

[@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004]

Repent to Jesus Christ “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ O

[@benjaminhung6464]

@@mrdav1e someone told me a while ago they didn't get why people fly gliders, like it seemed pointless to him. Well, isn't that the usefulness? What'll you do when the engine quits?

[@mrdav1e]

@@benjaminhung6464 yes, all air force cadets start out flying gliders to learn the basics of flight, it's also awesome to thermal with birds.

[@johnhairston1851]

Considering the circumstances, from a technical standpoint, that may go down as the best landing ever. Better than 99.9% of landings we see on aviation vlogs. Well done!

[@DOGOID]

Danger gives you laser focus

[@caseykelso1]

@@DOGOID gives me the runs🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🍸

[@KD-xi3dn]

@@caseykelso1 lol

[@janedoe-ex5wo]

@@caseykelso1 me too🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FlyWithFitz81]

This guy has ice in the veins. Great job and great energy management. I hope when my time comes I am as calm and collected.

[@DaWord2011]

Man watching that airspeed and altimeter, this guy has nerves of steel. He setup the glide and rode it the whole way down. Kudos to your flying and concentration, you knocked it out of the park and buttered the heck out of that bread.

[@Deamonition]

My god, this is textbook flying here. Even on the comms you were perfectly calm. Extremely impressive. You were even calm enough to realize they'd appreciate having the runaway unoccupied, which is really over the top.

[@jesusislord6545]

Repent to Jesus Christ “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ H

[@riccello]

@@jesusislord6545 I am christian and even I am annoyed by posts like this. You give JC bad publicity. Stop!

[@Pinkielover]

Hours or days later he probably broke down

[@jonathanhart8070]

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[@Ryan_Thompson]

@@riccello Right? I'm not Christian (anymore) but I have to think I'd be even more annoyed by those posts if I was. I guess that's probably what these bots are designed to accomplish, though.

[@VxMAX]

As a pilot, this was absolutely impressive and genuine. Glad you're okay and like many others before me, bonus points for the landing AND vacating the runway. Blue skies!

[@JamesMichael333]

Why cant all airplanes glide and land like that when they lose engine power? The commercial airliners cant i assume because of their weight and they fall too fast? But why are their countless crashes of the small planes like this one?

[@freeculture]

@@JamesMichael333 They can but their rate of descent is faster, and they can't turn as easily without loosing too much altitude. This plane was within range of a runway, sometimes they have no choice but make do with what they can find, a flat field, body of water, possibly a highway. And if there is nothing at least aim for a place without people...

[@Matt-mo8sl]

@@JamesMichael333 Cactus 1529, the Sully Bus, they'll glide if ya do it right, just like this guy but yes, you're right, with the weight of the big birds, they just come down faster. I lost the engine in a Cessna 152, a smaller plane than this guy's plane, at 1100' which equates to about 1.75 miles of glide before you're on the ground. I put it down on a quiet side street without a scratch. It's just a matter of circumstance which will determine the outcome of a dead stick landing.

[@lewiscurrie4979]

@@JamesMichael333 Every single fixed wing aeroplane has the ability to glide, the same physics and aerodynamics that allow it to take off and fly under power also allow it to glide. It’s extremely rare for multi engine aircraft to have to glide anyway as the probability of both engines failing is very low but it does happen. Unfortunately with big jets, you don’t get as much leeway when it comes to finding a landing spot, which is usually the part that causes fatalities. A 1500lbs Cessna or a piper clocking 65 knots is a lot easier to glide into a field than a 90,000lbs MRJT clocking 150 knots.

[@JamesMichael333]

@@lewiscurrie4979 So assuming the wings are intact, why are there so many small airplane crashes and fatalities? Some of them dropping at really fast speeds. Also i wonder why some of the small planes have that parachute they can deploy from the rear.

[@computerweenie]

Amazing job by you and ATC.

[@Raeodor]

What a pro staying calm through all this. This is why we have training.

[@owenklein1917]

That turn from base to final was beautiful

[@jayswarrow1196]

I wonder, if any of the motorists on that highway noticed him coming in dead prop.

[@paulymac5513]

He's officially a glider pilot now, well done, glider pilots do the same thing sometimes, come in low with extra speed.

[@rob3910]

Made me really nervous! That was steep for his speed. I congratulate him tho on not stalling, but holy crap that’s pretty steep and I could tell he was having to use elevator to pull back. Dangerous situation

[@owenklein1917]

@@rob3910 haven’t gotten training on engine out situations yet but in my years of simming, I believe me made the right choice.

[@crooked-halo]

It looked good, but seemed a bit steep of a bank for his slow speed. I believe he was well above Vs (I'm pretty sure he was clean/no flaps), but I could still hear my PPL instructor yelling at me in the 90s, on downwind to base to "reduce your damn bank angle! Do you want to fuc*ing die?!?!" A couple times he just slammed the yoke out of my hand & did it himself, then yelled at me!

[@ensignbodybag]

I'm impressed at how cool this guy was. Luckily he was able to find a runway within gliding range, but there's no doubt he was a true professional in his handling of the emergency.

[@papadingo]

Wow. You pilots really amazing. Hat off. Thankyou for being so focused on getting us all to our destinations as safely as is humanly possible. You rock!

[@asherfong6906]

I’m so happy you are still here brother

[@flymachine]

We all train for this, to actually execute so perfectly when the stakes are so high and there’s no second chance is fantastic to witness, you nailed it, right on the numbers on centreline, perfect energy management, perfect communication, calmly and thoughtfully. I hope we see the you and the 205 back in action one day soon.

[@toddbridges7430]

Very impressive how he could decend and turn at the same time at just the right amount to put it on the numbers as you say.

[@murphyking79]

I was NEVER trained for this! Is it my fault or flight instractors??!!

[@DerekGranquist]

@@murphyking79 I would say ultimately, yours; but your instructor should recommend training or ask if you’ve had it. I and my instructor practiced this multiple times. Power to idle at random times and the best glide and practice emergency to nearest airport (usually our own).

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

@@murphyking79 That's what I was thinking too, we all train for this, haha, ya right!!!!

[@caseykelso1]

@@DerekGranquist yup,I agree with you 💯 %

[@davidprice3990]

As someone who has been flying professionally on XBOX for over 20 years I can say that was an outstanding job, and you didn’t land in the water which is negative points. Well done sir 👏🏻

[@HksF16]

No hot air ballon in sight = 9999 point

[@jd35711]

tyfys 🫡

[@jimmywrangles]

PC aviator here and I concur, a fantastic landing. The gaming community gives this guy a 10/10 and a plus 5 for stealth.

[@unwoundbound1957]

"flying professionally on XBOX for over 20 years " WTF

[@mikecoller]

@@unwoundbound1957 total agreement wtf

[@tonyrebeiro]

Your skill, judgement and attitude were just mind blowing.

[@prokastinatore]

This is a pilot who knows how to command himself and his aircraft! 2 thumbs up! Great tune! I appreciate!

[@danbaxter8589]

AS a retired Controller who worked with general aviation, commercial and military aircraft for well over 20 years, this was a perfect example of how training, and coordination pay off. Brilliant work by the controllers at Approach Control (most calm and measured responses from the controller to the pilot) and the Tower complemented a very talented pilot who managed to get his bird safely on the ground after a most catastrophic engine failure.

[@meatbleed]

the coordination was stellar. Loved seeing everyone calmly do what they could

[@pauliedweasel]

Having only taken a plane off the ground once with a friend who was a CFI and never landed one I doubt I could do as smooth a landing as you did even with power.

[@robsim4692]

As a retired astronaut with 19234 emergency landings and over 9000 sexual partners I can say I concur with everything you said except everything between the first and last word of your comment! Tell us all the last time if ever you've done anything cocks out for Harambe? Yet you call yourself a man! Buy a dress already!

[@thecarguy1948]

Well done my man...I have been a pilot for 18 years. I have had my share of emergencies, but never an engine loss. You stayed calm and were 100% in control. I Mean, even pulling off on alpha 5 as to not create a runway closure. Hats off to you sir. I would fly with you anytime. N989RS

[@velonicatgmaildotcom]

Just a fan of aviation, wow this Pilot is A-Team!

[@robtebay2]

That was absolutely brilliant. Very professional and calm. Well done Sir. Impressive.

[@sdcoinshooter]

Watching this I was transported back to Pensacola, in a T34C, with an instructor in the back seat and me setting up for high key and low key. Nice job!

[@dancrowe8274]

As a non pilot I still know when I see a skilled aviator, excellent job.

[@jimbarrofficial]

Yes, a shout-out from all the KZbin desktop pilots, that was a capital landing.

[@java_couch]

if you are not pilot only thing you should to do - just shut up

[@justinsmith4562]

lol

[@deepg7084]

Yes I'm not a pilot but I did just watch Top Gun Maverick and I approve of this landing. Very well done.

[@janetbailey6727]

Very impressive, a reminder that jumping out of the plane shouldn't be the first option.

[@stewartw.9151]

Unless your name is Trevor, then it is always the first option and never forget your selfie camera and stick!

[@cessnadriver6813]

LOLOL Good one Janet!!!

[@bangaloremusic]

b b but what about the views? I'm aN InFluEnCeR

[@nickrockz97]

nah I fly with a parachute all the time, if this shit happens to me i’m bailing

[@leifvejby8023]

Absolutely, he was lucky the door didn't open, so he too got sucked out!

[@danny34867]

Catastrophic ain’t the word! Holy crap dude that’s shredded, good job on the approach & landing & kudos to ATC 👌🏼

[@RavenMobile]

What a beautiful landing! When you did the final half circle over the cars my heart started racing for you... looked like you were dropping too fast and were going to hit the road, but nope, you calculated and absolutely perfect approach!

[@zkc16youtub]

Really, really nicely done! I've been flying for 44 years and I can tell you with certainty that you were way calmer than I would have been under similar circumstances.

[@pilotalan]

Very well done. Pilot for 32 years, one emergency landing. I'm impressed by how well you stayed calm, prioritized, then aviated, navigated, and communicated. And dead on the centerline at the end. Many people get sloppy once they make the runway, you flew the plane all the way to the stop. Much respect. PS: I think we were only getting audio from comms. Would have loved to have heard the running verbalization going on. I know I talk to myself in the cockpit during high stress operations.

[@schoolofwonders]

Are/Were you commercial or private?

[@tracybrown9911]

Yhat was absolutely awesome. Coming from a 'Helo Crewie' probably doesn't count for much but he's got some huge 'nads that bloke.

[@pilotalan]

@@schoolofwonders Private. Plus about 500 hours as a police aviation observer.

[@kevinbailey3041]

I bet it wasn't KZbin compliant

[@devtekve1396]

He did say at one point “alright kev don’t fuck this up” I think he was just silent through the whole ordeal

[@cargopilot]

Smoother than most of my approaches WITH the engines working

[@berniecosta348]

I'll bet he never forgets to check for hairline cracks on the engine. Fantastic landing. A man that knows flying, control, steadiness and the importance of staying calm. Great job.

[@jamesharris4432]

Absolutely Beautiful ! Great example of calm and professional ,with great understanding of the aircraft’s abilities from a excellent pilot .

[@Footy_Fan]

What a masterclass! That is the most flawless landing I have ever seen, and that counts all of the ones that had their engines working. I would fly with this guy anyday.

[@sharklover138]

that landing was brilliant!

[@TOleablemonk]

This ^^ that was amazing deadstick flying.

[@wowihaveachannel4862]

Outstanding , a butter soft landing under stress.

[@Aederex]

I'm lucky to get a landing that good with a mile long runup with a functional aircraft in a simulator. Can't imagine doing that deadstick.

[@vincentgroudeniutes1655]

Dude has been lucky the engine stayed in the plane and kept his center of gravity .... GREAT flying, calm reactions, well executed, respect

[@tgiii2003]

Falling with style. Excellent job. Glad you’re safe

[@alanbiancardi2531]

To the pilot, wow great job. You stayed calm and with no power you were able to line it up and make a perfect landing

[@rihamy2nd]

What a boss. Everyone involved in this did an outstanding job.

[@Jim_Austin]

I’m really impressed with the competence and professionalism demonstrated here by everyone. I’m glad everything turned out as well as it did. Congratulations to all involved.

[@crappiefanatic237]

Brother you made that look so easy. Awesome job on keeping your emotions under control. Your C.F.I should be proud. Great job again.

[@drakepattee6273]

Well done! Unfortunate circumstance but fantastic learning video for pilots. Well handled by the pilot bravo! Thank you capturing and for sharing.