Dan Bass TALKS About his PLANE CRASH!

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A Mooney plane lands Itself with the pilot passes out due to CO poisoning. This is one of the most gripping airplane stories you'll ever hear. Dan Bass, while ascending on an IFR flight in his Mooney, passed out from CO (carbon monoxide poisoning). The S-Tec autopilot stayed on heading mode and kept wings level through the descent to the ground when fuel ran out in the one tank. F-16's were dispatched when the Mooney went through the Minneapolis Class Bravo. Dan, wearing a shoulder harness, woke up on the ground, battered, bruised and frostbitten-- at night. This is his story.
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[@TakingOff]

Thanks everyone for watching my first Premiere!

[@pigalleycatemanresu7321]

Great, very interesting, articulate guest. I am not a pilot, so what I really wanted to know is how this plane made such a perfect belly landing. Was it the auto-pilot, inadvertent flight control inputs, running out of fuel, or what? It would be interesting to have you interpret the NTSB report for us civilians. Thank you for a very promising premiere.

[@pigalleycatemanresu7321]

Sorry, I just got my answer by reading the information. Maybe I'm CO impaired!

[@TakingOff]

@@pigalleycatemanresu7321 I appreciate the feedback-- especially from the non-pilots. The number one question left was "How did it crash land on it's own." I wish we had covered that but was afraid the video was too long as it was. But the plane had an autopilot that kept the wings leveled when the fuel ran out. It's simply a miracle the plane didn't hit something, land too hard and break apart, etc.

[@TakingOff]

@@pigalleycatemanresu7321 LOL!!

[@TheDMTLover]

It is an amazing Premiere.

[@Sawta]

Incredible story. The interviewers also did a great job at letting him tell the story, while also asking valuable questions after he was done.

[@kevintucker3354]

Very well done on both sides!

[@kevintucker3354]

For being anxious while public speaking he is a great story teller! I’m glad he made it and shared with us.

[@martinpauly]

I was in the studio when Dan told his story for this episode. Just watched it again on KZbin, and I was as fascinated as I was the first time I heard it. Dan is a lucky man to have survived this, and he deserves a lot of credit for telling his story so that we all can learn from it. - Martin

[@freakfly23]

Is that you in the front with the white and red plaid shirt?

[@ostapbendervan7874]

Payne had the same issue

[@jerwatson79]

So how did the plane go down? Ran out of fuel???

[@helensmith7357]

Why did the CO get so high- never mind you just said it was from a crack in the exhaust system. Thank God you’re alive.

[@vorpcore6998]

He is a great pilot! He had his plain trimmed as it should be and it saved his live. The autopilot was set and it was following his heading, so my guess would be that he run out of fuel what also saved his life for possible explosions on impact. To see how many damage ( in this case the lack of damage ) to the airframe indicated to me that the plane did not had a hard impact and glided itself down at a survivable sink rate, meaning the craft was trimmed correctly. That is exactly why you always, does not matter how much experience you have, to set up your craft following all the checklists. Never deviate from the checklists and all procedures even its you think its benign, as this guy is proof that these steps how small they can be like a trim, can safe your life one day. Yet he also really had a angel on his shoulder for not smashing into any obstacle on landing, but landed in a open field. But what a fascinating story it is indeed, how to buy a new craft 5 months after then you are a legend. You must have balls of steal to go back in the air after a experience like that.

[@williamglaser6577]

I had Co poisoning in the late 80's on a construction site. I was threatened with being fired for leaving the job site mid afternoon. When I went back the next day i was welcomed as almost everyone else was in the hospital.

[@frankzappa1341]

*Thank you to Dan Bass for telling us his story. Not a pilot but this story is just amazing, I don't care who you are. Glad to hear Dan is back in the pilot seat and enjoying his life.*

[@pirateshack9315]

I'm glad you're back Frank !

[@frankzappa1341]

@@pirateshack9315 Me too pirate shack. *Arf*

[@ik04]

I sat through every show that day in the audience. It was easy to sit that long because the quality of the content was excellent! This season will guarantee some great entertainment. Great job to Dan, Christy and all the production crew! If there is an award for this type of program, this show needs to be nominated.

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

It's good that he recognized what he did wrong/what could have gone better and took the steps to learn and change them and take steps to help change the aviation world/safety as a whole. That is a sign of a good pilot. I'm so glad he survived and was able to make an almost complete recovery and fly again. I applaud him for telling his story and for the hosts graciously giving him a platform to do it.

[@vindoll6237]

Great interview, very informative. Interviewers didn’t interrupt, but just asked a few brief questions. He was very engaging and truthful in his story. Very well done!

[@ronmartin3755]

I fell asleep in my Aeronca Chief in 1966. I was flying from my girl friend's town back to the Navy base I was stationed at. It was early in the morning and I had to muster at 8:00 am. I had spent most of the night awake! I leveled off at 2500 feet and set the vertical trim for level flight. I then fell asleep. I heard a voice telling me to wake up. It was my grandfather on my father's side. He said wake up Ronny. I thought I was dreaming so I said OK grandpa! Then I felt a hand on my shoulder shaking me. I woke up at 500 feet from the ground in a 45-degree dive! To this day when I go cross country in my Cessna 310, I set the vertical trim a little up! This channel is a very good one and I just discovered it yesterday. Keep the good videos coming guys.

[@TakingOff]

Wow Ron! What a story.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Glad you're ok.

[@JimForeman]

Every pilot should learn the old airmail pilot's trick to keep from crashing after nodding off at the controls. Rest your throttle hand on top of the instrument panel then if you drop off to sleep, your hand will slide off striking your leg and wake you up. I also do this if I feel sleepy while driving a car.

[@ronmartin3755]

@@JimForeman Good idea. After that incident. I always set my elevator trim to slightly up forcing me to keep a small amount of downward pressure on the wheel. If my plane stalled the stall warning was loud enough to wake up the dead! And I always flew at around 3 to 4 thousand feet when going cross country so I had enough elevation to recover from the stall. I don't have to worry about this anymore though! I am 74 and have a couple of health issues keeping me from flying!

[@seanpm75]

Ron Martin Thats amazing isn’t it? Lucky guy you are!

[@aaronstrom16]

This was an excellent life saving story Ive been glued to this the whole 40 mins..wow!

[@Viola_Fields]

I know this i an old video, but it is an amazing and inspiring story to anyone trying to persevere through a horrible situation. victim of crime, domestic violence, medical emergency, etc.I don't know why it came up on my feed except that I am going through something that I thought was impossible. I couldn't stop watching, I think this was a message from an Angel. Never give up, try anything , nothing Is impossible.

[@chaplainand1]

Thank you for this story. I am not a pilot but have experienced two very serious CO poisonings. First time was due to a faulty exhaust nipple location on our 1956 Buick station wagon. Double date. Friends in the backseat. When we got to the girls home, she would not wake up. We carried her into her house. That was a close call. Dr. Came - gave smelling salts. She came to, passed out 2x. The parents were understandably upset. My friend and I had horrendous headaches for about 24 hours. Took a while to recognize what was going on. We noticed fumes in the car later when we turned on the dome light. The second time, I was working on a road construction job watching water pumps for a multi-plate culvert over night. It was cold. I got into my old car, started it, fell asleep. My brother worked on the job too and came by in the morning to check on me. He had a heck of a time getting me to wake up. CO is deadly. I am very sensitive to it today, 50+ years later. Blessings to you all.

[@TakingOff]

Wow, incredible stories.

[@reevinriggin3570]

That was sobering, to say the least. Thank You all for sharing this. As a student pilot, I feel this should be a mandatory video to watch and LEARN.

[@jimw1615]

Dan gave us some practical information about CO2 symptoms as well as critical advice on after-crash survival and rescue. An outstanding interview. Thank you to all.

[@GerardoOntiveros10]

A&P here. This serves as an excellent reminder about why we look so closely at things like the heat exchangers. Pressurizing them every year at the annual. To be mindful that a problem like this could easily cost someone their life.

[@stevewilson1146]

I was an ASI with the NTSB and during my time there investigated two accidents where pilots actually fell asleep. One was fatal and the other impacted in flat frozen terrain with relatively minor injuries. If you're interested, contact me and I can fill in some details. I did investigate one Carbon-Monoxide event that involved a man and wife (both pilots) on takeoff. Almost immediately the husband in the left seat passed out. The wife was able to turn the airplane to a nearly downwind heading and reduce power before she passed out. They both survived.

[@TakingOff]

I’d be very interested. You want to send me a Facebook message at the TakingOffKZbin page?

[@WolfPilot]

What a captivating and educational story. I was in the audience while this was filmed and I was entranced. As part of the "Breaking the Chain" line of thought, a LEGITIMATE CO detector will be mandatory for my first plane. Kudos and heartfelt thanks for Dan and Christy for bringing Mr. Bass to come share his story. This is by FAR the best episode of ITH ever.

[@johngilbert1325]

This was long, and worth watching to the last minute. Very well done.

[@TakingOff]

Thanks John.

[@mdb831]

I clicked on this and expected to watch 2 minutes.40 minutes later.

[@dareallyst]

Lol same here!

[@ARTBYDJVIC]

lol I siad the same thing while reading your message and BOOM watched it.. Stay Blessed Peeps

[@endwood]

Also same here, very intriguing.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Same here! How could anybody not wait around to hear the outcome? Amazing that he survived at all, and that he did with no more serious internal injuries to organs. (Admittedly, CO can do enough damage on a cellular level by replacing the oxygen on each blood cell; I meant serious injuries such as internal bleeding or other traumatic injury.) Kudos to this young man, God bless him and his family!

[@xfactor7581]

Do you have CO poisoning as well?

[@DonaldKWashburn]

I saw this video, and as soon as it was over ordered a hand held com, and digital Co detector. We need these wake up calls, so we as pilots can learn the easy way !!! Thank you for this message

[@annabodot962]

Maybe some think this is obscure, but what an effective reminder of how import a simple CO check is. Had no idea CO poisoning could linger so long. Dan Bass is right to advocate for better awareness. He sure fried into my brain to remember to check CO levels regularly. Great story. I am curious about how that Mooney put herself down so nicely - well, a little crumpled, but...

[@scratchbuilder5952]

Heartfelt thanks for this pilot to tell us his story

[@danielhawley6817]

A day after my wedding in 1979, my wife and I flew her father back to San Diego from the Bay Area, in a Mooney 201. We departed on a Sunday afternoon, (I had to be back at work the next morning). After dropping of FIL an having dinner, we departed San Diego at about 11PM. To say I was very tired was an understatement, my wife was already sound asleep. Were were over the San Joaquin Valley grinding north at 8,500 ft...over dark terrain (with few ground lights on moonless night). While we on a VFR flight plan, for all intents and purposes in those conditions, without a horizon, you're flying in IMC conditions. I was fighting to stay awake and thought that hand flying would be best to avoid falling asleep. I was awakened by the sound of an airplane rapidly accelerating, confirmed by the attitude rollover over 45% to the left and the altimeter spinning down. We were in the classic "dearth spiral" (to the left) Luckily, I was just in the middle of my IFR training and was able to successfully execute the upset training (close the throttle, wings level, then pull out of the dive without over stressing the airframe). I was fully awake for the remaining hour we had left, grateful to be alive and learned a valuable lesson of not pushing oneself to the limits.

[@TakingOff]

Wow! Glad you recovered.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

WOW WOW!!

[@dadams8086]

This was one of the most worthwhile presentations I’ve seen. Really well done. Thank you. I wear a well stocked survival vest every time I fly. Even if it’s just a short local joy ride. Most of the time my airplane has enough gear in it to survive in the cold for a week or more. Including boots and snowshoes, tent, sleeping bag and pad, stove food and lots of clothes.

[@pilotbarbie]

Fantastic video! This guy should be a featured speaker at every aviation event.

[@michaeldomanski2472]

Best tale told to learn from! Thank you all so much for putting this together.

[@technomentis]

This took your episodes to a whole different level. Thank you.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good of you to share this story. Interviewers also really good. Thank you.

[@scottsimpkins350]

One other note - his vest ! For 6 years I watched Army helicopter pilots put on a survival vest prior to flight. I just thought it was an Army thing... or helicopter thing... but OMG, this gives a new thought to the vest thing! I’m going on the web to find one right now to buy one!!! Wow

[@terriecotham1567]

It's not the vest. It's what's in it Army or other's in the service have one pack with items . But it's possible some of them could change depending were there at . But you can pack items in a small bad in the winter warm clothes. Possibly things to keep you dry pack clothes in a water proof bag . Things to make a fire food water potable com radio. Or other divice to get help. Just look around and lot's of people can give you ideas Hope you never need to use one

[@flywiththeguys]

Such an incredible story. I was in the audience and I can tell you first hand this is something you're going to want listen too. So much to learn too. CO poisoning is no joke and Dans story inspired me to make changes to how I fly. SERIOUSLY! HOW!? It's amazing he survived and was able to tell this story at all! Great guy to talk to, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to meat him.

[@MichaelLloyd]

Ditto. The whole story was riveting.

[@ceruleanc505]

When your time isn't up, it's not up.

[@chetcampbell]

This video has been showing up in my feed for a couple of weeks now and I kept skipping over it. But today I figured oh why not, just watch it, then it'll go away. Whoa! Dan was riveting. I want to say thank you to the hosts for just letting Dan tell his story. Yes, I like hearing what you have to say ... it's why I watch your videos ... but in this one it was important to just Dan do his thing. And I want to thank Dan for being willing to share his story! I am actively working my way back into aviation after having not flown since 2007. And while I already have a digital CO detector from back then I'll be getting new ones (yes, plural) before I get back into the cockpit. On top of that, I love the vest idea. I will be getting a flying vest and I will be filling the pockets with survival gear like a PLB.

[@scooterdogggg]

After listening to this amazing story I feel I should tell my story. During a flight in my Cessna 310 from Oklahoma to Edmonton cruising at 10,000 feet. I had a passenger with me that fell asleep. Over Billings Montana I recall a conversation like maybe and argument with ATC. Shorty after that I had a slight headache felt a little sick. For some reason I felt maybe it was from the heater? I turned it off proceeded to Calgary landed cleared customs. I did not feel to good laid down for a while. My passenger had woke up due to the cold after I shut the heater off, he felt about the same. After an hour we departed to Edmonton. After landing in Edmonton I felt we should go to the hospital. We went to the Hospital attended by a Doctor that had been in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was very familiar with CO as he had been involved with CO problems with the Beachcraft trainer that they used. After a discussion with him I learned that due to my exposure to CO during my working with my father in his general garage I had been exposed enough to have more tolerance? That may have save our lives as the combustion heater in the 310 had a hole in the combustion chamber. There is an Airworthiness Directive to address that. However it was not detected at the last inspection. There was a current C0 detector installed that was useless. No digital ones available at the time during the mid 70s.

[@TakingOff]

Wow, pretty amazing. And just to clarify, you mean CO, not CO2?

[@shermancouch9964]

Great interview. Seems a lot of people in the comments are sharing their CO story. Mine happened about 3 years ago, I just got hammered with a headache at 8K feet on a cross country. Autopilot was flying. I discovered I couldn't work the instruments. I went down to 7,000 feet, and the headache just went away and I could more or less fly. Upon landing I discovered that my brand new bead clamps (recent annual) and two bolts not tight, just about 0.1" of open space on one side of the clamp and lots of evidence of pluming. I'd been having headaches after flying and somewhat impaired with my work for several days after flying it. I was lucky. SC

[@TakingOff]

Thanks for sharing.

[@scottsimpkins350]

“WE” are very fortunate to hear his explanation of what he was feeling (and felt) leading to this crash event. Rather then just reading a NTSB report of a mixed bag of facts and suspicions... are you also thinking, was that what I was feeling? I am!

[@s4nari]

I put this on while doing some design work, but quickly got transfixed by his story. Glad he survived to tell it.

[@majorwillsandoval]

Excellent work my brother! I grieve with you and the family. Insights were thoughtful for sure!

[@mulldb]

What a fantastic story. Thank you, Dan, for sharing it!! God bless you and yours.

[@tomhestand8385]

I know this is 3 yrs. old but I just came across this and in my opinion is a great piece of information and it needs to be a reoccurring subject, I know it has given me as a new starting student to think about.

[@TakingOff]

We have done several follow ups. Here’s this summer at AirVenture: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJmqaGtpqr1pl8U hope your training goes well!

[@stuartessex4535]

What a lucky guy, and some great tips and info. My flight Instructor very sadly died in a CO related plane crash. I don't think enough emphasis is made of CO poisoning during flight training, and can't recall ever seeing any Checklist saying 'Check CO detector. ( And that its in date as Dan rightly pointed out!) I've added it to my pre flight, Vital Actions and FREDA checks. Keep safe everyone! Fascinating interview, thank you.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Hah! I'll be the first to comment TODAY! I was in the STUDIO AUDIENCE of this episode and let me tell you....THIS is a VERY IMPORTANT message and story to be heard. Spoiler Alert.....it gets rather personal talking about the thoughts and feelings AFTER the crash! Be sure to watch the ENTIRE video as there are MANY key take away points here for safety and just being aware of what CAN happen in flight. See you all back here for the Premiere later this afternoon!

[@ostapbendervan7874]

Human story How to deal with challenges On the GROUND

[@stevenleach9522]

Truly a "Great Video"...! Scared the hell out of me - When you said how CO poisoning crept up on you & how it affected your thought processes. I became a pilot on 22 JAN 72 while I was a student at Embry-Riddle. "Yes," we relied on those CO Tabs & "Yes" the FAA & the University taught pilots to be wary of CO poisoning, but your story about the effects of CO poisoning during & after this event is what truly scared me to death. The University & the FAA never mentioned how long CO poisoning stays in the human body after exposure...! Hearing your experience straight out of the horse's mouth was a real eye-opener. Your recommendations, i.e., Multiple Digital CO Detectors, Multiple Types of Communication Equipment, Multiple, Types of Signaling Devices, Appropriate 1st Aid Kit/Survival Equipment & Clothing, etc. ...! Dan - Thank You.

[@jonnybee48]

Brilliant video - I experienced half an hour of LOC while driving a long-haul road recovery job from Oxford to Birmingham some years back - NOT a pleasant experience!

[@brentjohnson6654]

Thanks for sharing this story. I used to fly into Duluth when I lived in northern Minnesota. Good memories from my past. Great story

[@ShackInc.]

Truely an incredible story. God undoubtably had his hands under the airplanes wings. Kudos to Dan for doing this interview and his recommendations to help in preventing this from happening again. 🙏

[@Falcon163]

I had a friend who died in a plane crash as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in 1998 I’m glad this guy had some guardian angels watching over him that night.

[@s12pilot]

A physician I know in Payson Az had the same thing happen, just had a crack in exhaust fixed, it failed and CO entered cabin, he had auto pilot on, he passed out, plane ran out of gas and landed in field, the impact opened the door, he recovered went to near by house and called authorities.

[@Vfh........y]

That's almost hilarious

[@nicholasthompson3809]

What an incredible story. All pilots should watch it.

[@RyanRoberts15]

This is one of my favorite videos on the channel. I've come back a couple times to watch it again, its just such a fascinating story and so full of amazing information. Any time I start to feel anything strange in flight, I always remember this video and how Dan talked about "explaining away" symptoms". I am much more mindful about these things now that I've heard his story.

[@flightnavigator8999]

Definitely 👍🏼

[@RyanbATC]

Not sure how I missed this video! I worked Dan out of Duluth as a controller!

[@TakingOff]

On that flight??

[@RyanbATC]

@@TakingOff Yeah my voice wasn't on there.... I was the last controller to attempt to transfer him to Minneapolis Center as his climb continued past 9000.

[@TakingOff]

Wow.

[@joshawalister4657]

Still work at dlh? I'm planning on getting my PPL out of kevm

[@RyanbATC]

@@joshawalister4657 No I work at Mpls Center now. Good luck with your training!

[@arcitejack]

Wow wow wow. Great interview. The hosts were smart enough to let him go. No need to ask too many questions he is extremely engaging . What a yarn.

[@TakingOff]

Thanks Jack.

[@F1fan007]

Excellent story, thank you for sharing this

[@mrstevennewmanEDU]

This was a great recount that had me on the edge of the seat all the way through! What great take aways!

[@davidwagner3344]

Thanks for sharing this story! I recently have retired from a career as a professional pilot and am glad to have found this video. Great insights and suggestions for survival and hopefully more folks will take heed and not be complacent thinking it won’t happen to me. Remember Murphy!

[@jumpstartersinc954]

I too thought the length was a dealbreaker but couldnt stop watching.Great presentation.Answered every q I had and explains a real life symptom checker and self eval that should help a lot of pilots prevent a tragedy .

[@Arrowjock2]

Amazing story with very crucial suggestions by Dan. Makes sense to have everything you need for survival on you - not just somewhere in the aircraft.

[@JimPaar]

Truly a miracle, Your angels were with you. I lost my brother and sister in a plane crash on February 14th, 2003 in Voyager Village Wisconsin. God spared you to be a voice for others. Thank you for sharing your story. I am now a pilot myself and my dream is to own a Mooney

[@TakingOff]

Thanks for sharing Jim. Sorry for your loss.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Yes, so ver sorry for your loss. This young man’s survival was truly a miracle. May you enjoy many hours of flight ahead of you, and may happy memories of your siblings help keep you a safe pilot.

[@louisrosner7902]

This was definitely a life changing experience. Thank you for allowing Dan to tell his story. It will no doubt save lives. Maybe even mine.

[@nspctor7729]

FYI Sensors in digital detectors will deplete over time. DO NOT ignore the expiration date. Cheers,

[@nickpiper7456]

Thanks.

[@IcelanderUSer]

I made the mistake of disconnecting my CO detector because it was going off all the time. I didn’t realize that the gas can travel up four stories. I was having headaches for a week or so and still didn’t realize why. Until a night later the fire department broke down my door at 2am and saved my life. I lived on the top floor and a neighbor on the 2nd floor had called 911 because of her detector going off. It was one of the most mind boggling events of my life. Thinking the detector was broken was insanity. The flus in the basement of the 100 year old building were severely clogged from negligent maintenance.

[@nspctor7729]

@@IcelanderUSer The same thing applies to any gas appliances ESPECIALLY your kitchen gas range (stove). Yes, it burns clean but once you interfere with the flame such as placing a pot over the flame it will emit CO and affect your health negatively over time. Older commercial kitchens are notorious for this problem. Turn on your exhaust fan (to daylight NOT recirculating) BEFORE you light your gas stove or oven. You learned a very important lesson my friend and lived to tell about it, some never get that chance. Cheers,

[@flagmichael]

CO is wicked, wicked stuff. Clear thought is the first casualty. My experience was on the ground, working with my boss (who had flown us there in the company Lancer). We were replacing instruments in a Super Connie that was configured for cargo, had maps of the Caribbean, a transfer pump for the barrels of fuel.... There was a large APU running under the gull wing door but the front door was open, giving us flow-through ventilation. Within a half hour I had a spacey feeling and a tightness across my forehead - there is no other way to describe it - so I asked my boss if he felt okay. He said he felt fine and he was right beside me so it must be okay. After another three hours we were as done as we were going to get and my head hurt like crazy. We got in the Lancer and he fired it up, did a run up with mag drop test... left mag only okay, right mag only okay, both off - oops! We flew back at minimum altitude and I bicycled home okay. I told my wife I got a snoot full of carbon monoxide and was going to drive myself to the ER. She insisted on driving and by the time we got there I could walk where she told me to but I couldn't figure out I should walk toward the big building. Seven hours of oxygen fixed me right up. Afterward, my boss told me he thought he was having a stroke and didn't want me to be afraid to fly back with him. Gee, thanks, boss!

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Yikes! That’s interesting and to think you could’ve easily not survived that! CO takes no prisoners in many cases. Glad you were okay.

[@bizzzzzzle]

I don’t fly, but this is a great story, glad your still here for your kids.

[@amskeels]

There are lessons learned here that apply equally when driving long distances. People have gone off the road not to be found for days or even weeks.

[@jimgiordano5378]

Wow, great content and compelling story. After viewing this, I just ordered a digital CO sensor. Thanks to Dan for organizing the discount for all of us.

[@tomwilliam5118]

Wow I don't know how I ended up on this video but I'm glad to hear his story it's almost unbelievable. So thankful he's with his today

[@ostapbendervan7874]

How did i get here I love this human story I wonder how many non flyers into all things "Planes"

[@nealhere]

Awesome what a great interview. We are lucky to have him still with us.

[@JohnnyUtah13]

I am not a pilot. I don't fly often. I still found this story incredibly compelling. Great story Dan. Glad you made it.

[@waltsnow1762]

It happened to my Dad in his fresh 54 Piper Tri-pacer when he realized his legs were going numb . He called the Chandler Field tower ( Fresno) and told them he is landing , have crash trucks on him . He realized that he was being CO poisoned , so he opened the wind-wing and turned OFF the heater . The tower knew him and called our house that Dad was coming in to land and that he was impaired . I was 8 years old and remember him getting it down ok , but as he tried to put his foot on the little step he crumbled to the ground ........found out that about 8 of these newer Tripacers had crashed and killed the pilots because the muffler (heater) had holes in it that allowed CO into the cabin.....he was sharp enough to realize WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS and kept himself alive with his quick thinking !!

[@TakingOff]

Incredible story Walt.

[@MrTruckerf]

Almost no one can tell they are being poisoned because it affects their reasoning ability. Your dad was extremely lucky. Of course, the amount of leakage would no doubt have an effect, too.

[@equaltothetaskaviation6440]

Hi Dan, that was fantastic, that is one very lucky man. Thanks for bringing us his story. Taking Off is the best aviation show on You Tube

[@zappatx]

I even have a CO detector in my Corvair (Uses same type of exhaust heat) - and we need it here in South Dakota! Excellent episode!! I'll be upgrading the detector. The guy knows how to tell a story.. Good laughs but he was soooo lucky!

[@About2Stall]

I saw the trailer and it immediately caught my attention!! My Father survived a severe engine failure and subsequent fire over mountainous terrain and made it down safely - Hearing these kinds of stories, you can learn só much about flying, safety and miracles!! Can't wait to hear this amazing story - see you at the premiere!!

[@adventure002006]

very lucky guy. Very good take away points that will save lives in the future. Loved the story telling

[@kerrylloyd4215]

What a great episode, a great tale of survival.

[@billr8667]

Pretty amazing story from a very lucky guy. Among other things, it's good that the Mooney's trim kept the plane level through the decent after fuel starvation. I had CO poisoning as a small child (playing over a garage where my Dad & his buddies were working on their cars) and again as a teen from a car exhaust leak during a long overnight trip. The onset felt like a migrane and it took several hours to recover because we didn't know what was going on.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Scary, indeed. Glad you got to fresh air at some point; glad you’re still with us today!

[@romeowhiskee7874]

A heart warming story. Thank you.

[@bobshaw4063]

WOW ! what an amazing story . He was very blessed to live and tell his story about crashing his MOONEY & still able to fly his new plane .

[@robertborchert932]

I'm a little late to the party (one year) but I really enjoyed this episode! Carbon monoxide is no joke. Pilots, have a CO detector! I'm a former fire captain. A second thought, think about carrying a handheld! On the job, I carried THREE. Yes, three. I had an 800 MHz pacset, to talk to dispatch, a 450 MHz to talk to my observer, and an aircraft VHF to talk with my helo and the air tankers as a crew boss. Hehe.

[@meatheadjose2856]

I think you had some angels helping you out my friend

[@goneflying140]

My instructor always said to take a really close look at the exhaust system while doing the pre-flight. He said to pull on it and make sure it is all tight, and none of the gaskets are missing. Check for cracks in the pipes, and the muffler. Now I know that it can go bad after watching this video... I will be buying a carbon monoxide detector as well after watching this. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@TakingOff]

On my plane, it wouldn’t be very practical as a preflight item- you have to take the whole cowling off. But I do run two audible/flashing CO detectors.

[@RonPiggott]

I just recently watched a video of a motor vehicle that went into the water. The driver had Alexa installed on his phone. The verbal command "Alex call 9-1-1" got him through to an operator on speaker phone even though he had no idea where his phone landed in the crash, triggered a rescue and saved his life. I am sharing this because of the outgoing pilots that really serve our communities pro boo and wanting to see them alive if there is a mishap.

[@AshtonCoolman]

I'm not a pilot yet but I plan on starting my PPL journey this year. This video will stay with me for the rest of my life. I'll be sure to pack the right safety equipment and have a digital carbon monoxide detector. I'll also make sure that my exhaust header or heater isn't cracked as well as check the rest of the safety items. I never want to put myself in the position of falling out of the sky because of a preventable mechanical issue that I overlooked

[@TakingOff]

Thanks Johnny and best of luck as you go through your training!

[@benjaminwinn8899]

I got a Sentry for my birthday last year. I fly with it every day (CFI). I have had a CO alert on one flight (Cessna 172) and we found a small leak in the exhaust system. Thankful for a CO detector. Such an amazing story. Thank you for sharing.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Ben, that's what my son has. He also has a Piper. The Cessna he is selling to fix the Piper. He's been flying for the last 20 years, but has the " nothing is going to happen" attitude. I hope nothing never will but I try to get him to take serious what if and what would you do? I'm buying 3 CO digitals and telling him to put them in his plane!!! I love the idea of wearing a vest with things you may need day OR Night when you can't see.

[@125AXer]

An extraordinary teaching moment, very fortunately survived so that it could be used to benefit others!

[@markssolar5911]

Good information love his story! Glad he Survived.

[@titaniumman_22]

Dan was very easy to listen to and kept my attention...great interview.

[@stevenpaulsnyder]

Thanks for an amazing story. This will help keep people safe. Well done....

[@bryansanges6679]

Excellent video. Should be a must watch pilot training video. Right up there with stick forward take off power loss.

[@59vaughn]

Very appropriate and relevant material for coverage...fortunate and happy to be listening and learning...tough education...but...happy flying...

[@Pip2andahalf]

WOW. What a story. So well done, professional, funny engaging and informative. I am going to share this with my CFI and others at my flight school. Loved the bit about the Pleades, I love that cluster. What a moving moment. Gratitude

[@mercedesbenzformula1]

Wow what an amazing story! Carbon monoxide isn’t something you think a lot about as being a big peril to pilots. I’m glad he was okay

[@johno812]

My take aways: Digital sensors that alert are a must. The tabs are for after the fact. I wouldn’t get rid of them so there is after the fact evidence, but don’t rely on them. Have a simple plan like he said, after an accident you will be impaired and you may be pinned or too injured to move. Having a simple strobe to reach and activate. When I have been severely injured in other accidents (not in a plane yet). I had seconds before I lost consciousness. Fortunately, with other types of vehicles people are usually around. If you crash remote, what you do in the moments that you have consciousness could save or cost you your life. Plan ahead of time for the different possibilities that could happen.

[@rocky_williams]

I just ordered my CO2 detector from Sensorcon. The discount really helped! Thank you for the story. Now I need to figure out which handheld com I'm going to buy. Thanks for sharing Dan's story. I will share this video with anyone who will listen.

[@TakingOff]

Thanks Rocky!

[@davidgree1]

@@TakingOff CO detector

[@collinreesejones5525]

God Bless him, lucky man, smart... flying a Mooney and sharing this made a HUGE impact on me and likely many others! Bless you guys all for sharing. 😁

[@emmanuelsamaras8974]

Hey Dan thanks for your video and story as I too crashed my Midget Mustang and with serious head injury I as never able to determine why and what happened as my brain memory has been blanked out. Your story has opened a new possibility as to my crash. Thank you. God Bless you.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

God bless you and glad you lived to tell the tale (well, at least the parts you could) and may your brain function at its best, all the rest of your days. So glad you made it but were seriously injured.

[@pittmanfh]

Very interesting story. Truly amazing that the dude survived it. Thank God the windshield broke and got some fresh air in there.

[@marksmith7054]

WOW, Dan, Glad you are still with us.

[@johnwayne6501]

wow...I learn alot. I am a crash survivor ...a student at the time doing touch and go so I learn alot from this video. thank you for sharing.

[@mrsaskriders]

What an incredible riveting story. I assume lack of fuel was why it went down. Dan is so fortunate and so is his family friends and all the people who can learn from this. Such a great result.

[@TakingOff]

Yeah, the plane ran out of fuel when it ran dry in the one tank and he wasn't awake to switch it.

[@mrsaskriders]

@@TakingOff thx👍

[@muimasmacho]

The backfire is a sign of a cracked manifold, or other leak. It allows oxy to enter into the exhaust, making it hyper combustable, just like a combustion chamber.

[@Taydrum]

That's an afterfire. Backfire is through the intake manifold?

[@jimle22]

@@Taydrum Correct.

[@davethomas6691]

Thank you Thank you for this video. All of us Pilots should see this.

[@christianjackson]

This story is incredible. Wow.

[@poppabear9279]

Wow. So, I was looking for a particular mishap in a Mooney, when I stumbled upon this interview with Dan Bass. I didn’t plan on watching more than a couple seconds, but I started watching this video and I was mesmerized. I listened to every second and had to come log into KZbin, find this video to comment. They need to turn this story into a movie. Dan tells this story in amazing detail and I am just shocked. I’m so glad Dan is ok now, and he lived to tell this amazing story in all detail. Please! Someone in Hollywood, pick this story up! Dan! Work a movie deal! I want to see this on the big screen!!

[@TakingOff]

Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@poppabear9279]

@@TakingOff thanks for producing such an amazing video! Probably the best interview I have ever seen to be quite honest. Kept me riveted and felt like I was truly there.

[@TakingOff]

I appreciate the compliment. It was one of our longest shows we ever did, and I felt like I needed to keep it shorter, so I wrapped it out when I did. Then later wished I’d asked more follow-up questions. We did do a live episode with him a little later with those follow ups

[@poppabear9279]

that’s awesome! Yeah he was just such an awesome, candid and naturally funny guy. You guys asked all the right questions, kept on topic and made it such a special interview. He’s a walking ghost for sure. I’ve been in 3 near fatal aviation “close calls”, the closest, being a prop strike on a twin Cessna, one very dark, wet, cold night, which resulted in a series of mishaps that put us into a flat spin north of Fresno Ca, yes, a true flat spin. By the time we recovered, we had basically skimmed the ground and fell off of radar. With almost no forward momentum, we fell from 9k down to below 500ft AGL. How the pilot managed to screw up a single engine explosion in a twin, did all the wrong things to stuff us into a flat spin and rip part of the airplane apart is still beyond me. At the GA lounge (my bed for the night in a small leather chair) even one of the ATC from the tower came down to talk to me. He told me they were already calling fire and search and rescue to go look for a downed aircraft, because our rate of descent, as well as us disappearing off of radar, they were fully convinced we’d gone down. Well, still here to tell the story. What began as a prop strike in Eureka Ca Airport, (Murray Field) combined with a fully fogged up, cockpit windshield, led to an off-road trip through the grass and a prop strike on a blue runway light, ignoring proper protocol by the pilot, and “get-there-itis”, in a quick trip to Las Vegas in a private charter that never should have happened, completely changed my life. When I returned home from that trip, I got engaged to my wonderful wife, I slowed down and appreciated life more. I was the chief engineer for a very large company with thousands of hours of flight time and that all changed that cold gloomy evening. So, I haven’t been in Dan’s shoes but been extremely close. By the way. His cockpit windshield breaking out saved his life most likely. If the cabin had remained closed, the Carbon Monoxide would have remained in the cabin and he’d have slowly died from O2 deprivation. The fact that his “clean windshield” was non existent, got him fresh air, cold air which woke him up finally and he’s alive to tell his amazing story. Sorry such a long post. I just subbed to your channel. Look forward to seeing some more amazing videos you guys produce.

[@crawford323]

The Mooney is a great airplane with both a chromo moly welded fuselage plus a stressed skin design. Its sad to see Mooney aircraft shutting down just recently.