Hijacked Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 Forced To Crash | Mayday | On The Move

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Captain Abate has to be the biggest badass civilian pilot out there. Hijacked three times, crash-landed once on water, and he's still flying.

[@dennywidya]

THREE times!?

[@ZhangtheGreat]

@@dennywidya Yes. Two previous hijackings + this one, and he's still flying.

[@blessedforever1424]

I would never fly again after all that

[@Robinson0610]

Praise God.

[@lukethomas.125]

If only he could've kept the plane level when it hit the water, it probably wouldn't have broken up

[@yokakenuerki2854]

Those who survived this horror are heroes and angels. The Captain can be described as more than brave.

[@rubypits2541]

And of those who didn't?

[@nahomb6230]

@@rubypits2541 it`s sad but they should have listened to the caption instractions.

[@yokakenuerki2854]

May their souls rest in perpetual perfect peace ✌️

[@zehrasambo6169]

@nahom b my dad was amongst the ones that didn't survive.

[@funnywithconnie6631]

@@zehrasambo6169 im so sorry to hear that I'm sure he's in a better place now ♥️♥️

[@luresse]

The pilot was a hero! He did an exceptional job in an impossible situation. I would be honored to be a passenger on one of his flights. May he continue to be blessed for his heroic actions.

[@danskyl7279]

Dude, the fact that he got hijacked twice before made me like bruhhh.. The Pilot was a badass!

[@michynature]

@@danskyl7279 so many commenters are forgetting this fact.

[@Robinson0610]

Absolutely right.

[@luresse]

@@danskyl7279 right!? I can’t say I’d still be flying after being hijacked so many times. I’d probably find a different job. Good for him for not letting the actions of bad people scare him from doing something he loves and is very good at it. And if those first hijackers had made him quit- this situation might’ve been quite different had their not been an experienced, talented, level-headed pilot in charge.

[@Noa-cc9ur]

totally agree but i wouldnt want to be a passenger in one of his flight though he'sbeen hijacked 3 times a hero definitely but i'd say a bit unlucky

[@darkthorn5645]

I remember when this happened, I was a kid. it was a major tragedy in our country. A couple of famous people also died on the crash. No one focused on the heroism of the captain and even the reality of the hijacking. Every news outlet in Ethiopia focused on who died and that it was a crash.

[@okellookway2310]

He deserved award for saving lives. Great pilot indeed.

[@michynature]

And given a well deserved high paid retiring pension right now. 3 hi jacks is more than enough for one person!!!

[@theadventureinsider]

@@michynature 1 is already enough regardless of how well it ended

[@JLummin]

The pilot is a hero. did what he could to save as many as he could. stupidity of the hijackers put him in a tough spot. just having any survivors at that point is a miracle. At the same time, whole plane should've overpowered 3 guys

[@sheyanderson9498]

Exactly they should have fought back

[@trumpetedeagle2]

They didn't know there where only 3

[@thornysnotsoepic]

Fear is the only thing the hijackers had, and it worked.

[@Lelough_]

They told the passengers they were 11

[@tanyaboyd7089]

,It is always better to die trying not afraid

[@derekantill3721]

What an amazing flying career Captain Abate had. Flight 961 had a largely weak group of passengers who did not intervene when the hijack took place, not even when requested to do so by Captain Abate. It is really good that both Captain Abate and his co-pilot, both survived.

[@chtpx9325]

And maybe that's the reason they lived

[@tsitsidzumbunu2149]

True indeed

[@artchem1]

THIS CAPTAIN & HIS. CO PILOT DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD, UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU ARE HEROS. PEACE ❤❤🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Draax1]

prayers for the others who died except the hijackers

[@fishingmasterstudios9481]

@fairy wishes i wonder if maybe the passangers knew the hijackers were bluffing they would have kicked the crap out of the hijackers, those three can burn in hell

[@TKO67]

I learned a lot about flying by watching this video. NEVER EVER inflate your life vest until you exit the aircraft.

[@fishofgold6553]

Yes, and airlines should tell people WHY passengers should not inflate the life jackets. If you don't tell people WHY they should not do something that SEEMS to make sense, then you should expect that they will do it.

[@piratesswoop725]

Yes, ever since I first saw this episode as a kid, I am consciously thinking about that whenever flight attendants go over the safety procedures. They will always mention to put on the lifejacket in case of a water landing, and how to inflate it, but sometimes will not let the passengers know to only inflate it after they leave the aircraft.

[@susie1234]

@@fishofgold6553 it’s an emergency - I’m not sure there is time to be explaining why

[@fishofgold6553]

​@@susie1234 Yeah, there wouldn't be time. So everything should be explained in the safety briefing before the flight, although I know not everyone listens to it. Life jacket usage should also be fully explained in the safety manual, including why you shouldn't inflate them inside the plane.

[@trevorbauelua7166]

I wonder why they don't stress this important info during the inflight safety instructions to passengers. Just knew this now thanks to this story.

[@SuperKalingo]

Ethiopian Airlines is one of the best Airlines in the world. It has an incredible aviation academy.

[@aniley873]

❤❤❤

[@ethnicproof1073]

Captain Leul Abate is straightforward always respectful and a gentleman.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

This one is so sad, but the pilot did all he could. Real hero

[@bulimosavatia3639]

Yes, I met one survivor, Kanaidza in Lavington Nairobi; who gave us part of the shocking story. I read her book too entitled ''He saved me out of many waters''

[@nancyhoward7005]

Amen 🙏

[@felixambani8936]

She must be from western Kenya, God saved her indeed

[@call_me_kay]

Entitled isn't the right word to use in this case... "I read her book titled 'He saved me out of many waters' " would be the correct grammar... Cheers anyway...

[@bulimosavatia3639]

@@call_me_kay, many thanks.

[@tammycawman7736]

Captain abate is absolutely is a one of a kind pilot. Brave, and especially skilled pilot. He did what most could not and saved as many as he could in this situation. I would be honored to fly with him.

[@aniley873]

❤❤❤

[@jacobwisdom203]

This got me all teary throughout the narrative. It appeared so real and gave the exact emotionally feeling as though I was right in that plane. Its so unfortunate that these hijackers wanted to have their way by all means even if its at the expense of the lives of innocent passengers on board including theirs. Escaped from Prison to be a fugitive in Australia. How did they even get on board on the plane? And if they claimed to have bombs on them, how did they get it pass through the security checks and scanning machines? This story is really pathetic knowing that about 125 out of 175 of the passengers lost their lives to these insane cowards who knew nothing about fuel level being low and can't reach desired destination. Even after the first engine stopped working they still didn't want to negotiate on an emergency landing which would have saved their own lives and that of others. Its so saddening and this story is really heartfelt. I applause captain Abate and his co-pilot. My condolences to the family of those whose loved ones lost their lives to that crash. I also learnt from this to always follow the captains instruction while on board. They are experienced enough to know what's best for passengers.

[@febiaivy4702]

Captain instruction are the most important

[@munenedennis5882]

Option

[@artchem1]

I agree with your thoughts on this horrific situation! All could have been saved by listening to the Pilot and addressing his instructions. Thank you for your thoughtful insight with prior boarding process .. exceptional and thorough understanding of attaining passage in a aeroplane ✈️

[@inajeshohe3928]

Too long just skipped

[@davidshanholtz1666]

Remember that this is before much security. Only an ocassional passenger was checked.

[@timothy4664]

This is infuriating. It's tragic that those passengers died :( still, that captain is a hero for doing what he could. I can't imagine the pain he feels knowing he couldn't save everyone except for those 3 pieces of garbage. If there is a hell, I hope they are in it.

[@marinazagrai1623]

I think it’s enough they drowned, because that occurs slowly. If there was a punishment available, they would have been sent to a Turkish prison (no such thing as rights for prisoners, there).

[@noirral185]

u should never wish hell on anyone its a terrible place and yes what they did was wrong but never wish a place of eternal suffering on anyone also I pray that whoever is reading this will turn to Jesus Christ and repents of their sins and turn to God and have a blessed day Amen.

[@timothy4664]

@@noirral185 meh

[@Robinson0610]

Totally agreed.

[@Tinyjb0]

@@noirral185 Amen.

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

1. The fact that it’s caught on tape AND the pilot survived is a gift to us to truly grasp the situation. 2. Unfortunately, the hijackers seemed to be in no-win personal situations. 3. They likely believed planes fueled to full like a car or motorbike. Conclusion: Their decision to not sit down and instead drink whiskey says it all about their frame of mind.

[@unlimitedcommunications2812]

it wasn't caught on tape,it's called renactment

[@luresse]

@@unlimitedcommunications2812 ummmm, The plane crash was caught on tape and they showed the footage in this video.

[@altrnatvthinker]

i had heard that one of the hijackers tried and jailed

[@EM-kn9im]

They were nothing but dirty prisoners trying to escape their country because they were in jail. I don’t even know how they ended up on the plane

[@amberfitz-randolph392]

the final moments of a crash being witnessed and taped can certainly be invaluable to determine what the hell happened yup. not sure why Einstein below literally thinks you believe this entire KZbin reenactment is that crash itself getting caught on tape, I'm pretty sure everyone else understands you just fine.

[@tomwalalo2230]

The sad thing about this Air Crash was that some major news outlet while reporting this accident concentrated more on the Ethiopian famine of 1984 than the heroic actions of the pilot. That juxtaposition of two unrelated events was super cruel.

[@TKO67]

the media is just as evil as the hijackers

[@progressivemind994]

very sad in deed🙏🏼

[@irtaza_malik]

So they shouldnt report famine?

[@Alexis1003-w6d]

@@irtaza_malik First of all, the famine happened in 1984 and has nothing to do with the crush. Secondly, the commenter said “reported more about the famine than..” please read the comment again!

[@doreenkazinduka6652]

I am so glad that passengers are no longer allowed to go to the pit. This was insane. Kiddos to that brave and selfless pilot, RIP to those that were able to make it.

[@Ai-yq8rb]

Weren't

[@Phlowermom]

Kudos

[@asingshinglai1385]

This pilot is really brave and that journalist who stood up called upon people to act together.

[@luresse]

Agreed. I was sad to see that no one joined him in fighting back. I can’t imagine how alone and desperate he must have felt in that moment, yet he still tried to talk down the hostages until the very end and ultimately lost his life trying to save the plane.

[@thatgirlwholoveskpop]

I decided to come back to this video more than a year later (it's that old on the 'Wonder' channel) and it's still as insane as I remember it. The pilot was very well trained and handled the situation in the best possible way while the co-pilot did a very good job in executing their plan for the best possible survival rate, but what I noticed was the lack of comment on the amazing journalist and the sacrifice he made. Despite being disabled, he fought with the hijackers till, what it seems to be, his last breath. He was truly a warrior and hero and deserves just as much praise as the pilot and co-pilot because without his attempts at a distraction, this survival might not have been possible. I feel very sorry for the passengers and crew on-board and kudos to the heroes on this flight because you all are truly inspirational. This video is also very well made and I applaud the creators for it. You all are doing some great work out here by spreading awareness and giving knowledge and precaution. It really does suck that aviation is such a field that new precaution can come with a tragedy and grave mistake. Whatever the case, rest in peace, victims, and good job, survivors. ❤

[@ifygabriel1625]

God will continue to bless captain Abate and his co- pilot's generation.

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

❤✝️

[@caitlin7311]

I’m so glad the pilots got out alive! I can’t judge people for panicking, but really, a life vest is not a airbag in a car 🤦‍♀️.

[@maursi7275]

Agreed.

[@lhia0416]

@Thearchitect_11 seriously. Pay attention to the safety briefing. They weren't created just because the airlines want to mess with you and waste your time!

[@LisaLisa815]

I am fascinated with these plane crash videos, they are so well put together. I also learned why not to inflate your life jacket before you're in the water.

[@ivemer9541]

God bless such great pilots Captain surviving 3 hijackings.....man got balls of steel and still works for the airliner The dedication is real

[@TheOnlyTaps]

The pilot and his crew are heroes 🙏🏿❤️

[@7_slices]

That pilot took hijacking and then made a landing on an ocean. That’s legends legend right there. Balls of steel.

[@nibirue]

The actor that played the pilot was so friggin gorgeous. I hope he really made it as an actor in a few other shows ❤️

[@michaelharvin5362]

Thank you I was the actor❤️

[@denneswanyiri4470]

Wow,this man is a hero and will remain to be,handling such a situation and control simultaneously is a great deal and will remain to be,he was at the bridge of protecting life against those that their life had no meaning,also the tricks is on another level,getting out an atlas to check possible Island is so beautiful in the middle of the situation. I love this pilot.

[@narajuna]

Yes sir, still funny he still had a job after 3 strikes, jinx kind of :(

[@lucreciaduran6795]

God bless all pilots!

[@kevinnjoroge2355]

Ii

[@altrnatvthinker]

u cant say him hero then u disrespect of more than 50 % dead but he did his best in his ablity in that damn situation

[@denneswanyiri4470]

@@altrnatvthinker if he was not a hero,then give a better name to describe him and what he did,the tricks ,the preeding with terrorists in the scene and in the same point, being able to control the plane to an extend that he saved a life or two. And also by saying >""" disrespecting

[@victorious.5394]

I was grade 9 student when this incident happened. We just prayed in our class before we started learning. One of a prominent Ginologist named Dr Isak from my town was boarded in this plane an survived , when he gave testimony In the church I was there too , he was mentioning the name of Jesus repeatedly at that panic situation. Dr Isaac passed by sickness before two years while he was serving lord , where he was born.

[@govindagovindaji4662]

Regardless of how they were "supposedly" treated in prison they were not going to get safe refugee status in Australia after high jacking a plane~! What idiots. They were plain old self-righteous drunks and horrid people. That pilot is something else altogether ~ a hero beyond heroism~! The fifty people who survived really went through hell. I just cannot imagine how they got their bearings after the turmoil of of high jacking, and then crash landing into water, to escape the downed plane. Everyone a stroke of pure luck and grit.

[@hotice7537]

May God accept the soul of that man the only passenger that stood up against the hijackers😢🙏🏽 I wished he survived

[@christercheru8328]

Amen

[@r160aexpress5]

Thanks for bringing this video back!

[@ikianian]

Damn how unlucky do you have to be to be hijacked 3 times in your career ?

[@farhanatashiga3721]

That's Africa for you

[@svntn]

man’s tough. i’d crumble under ptsd after the one and never fly again.

[@El_Finesse]

2 times

[@brett8460]

They really hijacked a fucking plane to get asylum in Australia as if Australia was gonna say, "You hijacked a plane and committed an act of terrorism? Come on in!"

[@Lelough_]

@@El_Finesse this was the 3rd one

[@southerncross86]

Very professional pilot. ETHIOPIAN airlines has kept the high standards.

[@yonatanmulualem2740]

Yes always

[@marydavis7978]

I ❤Ethiopian Airlines!

[@bobmaker6031]

Air Canada 🇨🇦

[@GabrielMartineIIifan]

Fun fact, the hijackers died

[@mushken65]

I know my neighbour i grew up with her in Jericho Lumumba estate in Nairobi Kenya who lost her entire family in this horrific crash. It was so sad. God continue to give you strength my sister

[@livelovelaugh3105]

Interesting. The world never heard about this hero. Smiles

[@boymbaye4663]

Imagine if he was a white pilot who does this

[@mahamehanna9826]

It’s sad that the only brave man who took action to rally passengers against the hijackers died in the crash. I understand the passengers were afraid to react to hijackers, but in that situation they were dying anyway. Instead of fighting for their lives when the had the chance, they chose not to do anything about it, not to mention they inflated their life jackets on plane. Maybe if they controlled the hijackers, the pilot could have done a safe emergency landing instead of crash landing, and saved more lives.

[@aperson9576]

They didn't fully know what the captain wanted + didn't know if their action would just result in the plane blowing up and everyone dying vs the water landing where people could survive + the one who did react was used to war situations vs everyone else who weren't

[@kierstenszo125]

until you’re in the situation yourself, i feel it’s unjust to judge others for not reacting to the hijackers. i’m sure a lot of them froze out of fear, shock, or even denial. it’s completely understandable that faced with the proposition of the hijackers blowing up the plane (which would kill everyone on board), others would’ve been more content with staying seated. we don’t know what would’ve happened had the passengers reacted, but it could’ve very likely ended up with the whole plane blowing up with no survivors. at least with the ditching 50 people were able to survive. i’m sure the ones who survived the ditching are glad they didn’t react because they could’ve lost their lives had the hijackers blown up the plane. and i’m sure some of the ones who didn’t survive regretted not reacting to the hijackers in the last moments of their life. but they couldn’t have known they would die in the ditching, nor could they have known they would’ve survived reacting to the hijackers. bottom line is, they had every right to decide not to react to the hijackers.

[@kierstenszo125]

@@kathleenharris6068 please read my comment above. the psychological component of fear that they would blow up the plane is a just reason for them not to react. and in fear and panic of losing one’s life, you don’t always think rationally. they didn’t know if they would die when the plane ran out of fuel, 50 people did survive this crash after all, however no one would’ve survived had the hijackers blown the plane up. there’s no way of knowing what would’ve happened had they reacted, but you can’t know for sure that more would’ve survived had they reacted. it’s just lucky 50 people got to survive this horrific incident.

[@Andywritzlol]

Exactly their gonna die anyways so what's the point of fighting?

[@smellycat264]

I totally agreed with you.

[@patriciakelly69]

The pilot did what he could to try and save all the passengers. Both he and his co pilot were amazingly brave. So very sad for all those he didn’t make it. Xxx

[@patriciakelly2714]

What brave men, it’s just soo sad that those three weren’t overpowered, but you had to be in their position to understand.

[@1981troublemaker]

Lock & secure that cockpit door because people won’t know they’ll have a problem until they have a problem. Great flying captain.

[@tinsaes2584]

I was a grade 5 student when this happened and I remember my uncle actually was a bit late for this specific plane and missed the flight.

[@trawlins396]

I've seen that comment a dozen times.

[@luresse]

@@trawlins396 way toooo often. In almost every video. It’s becoming ridiculous

[@trawlins396]

@@luresse exactly 🤣🤣🤣. How many seats did this plane have?? I've seen dozens of ppl saying their "uncle, aunt, neighbor, old Dentist" etc etc was supposed to be on the flight but missed it lol. I'm just not buying it anymore. Sorry lol

[@indigofella]

Salute to the pilot and survivors and condolences to the bereaved families of deceased passengers and crew members.

[@muniti3819]

An amazing Ethiopian hero we are proud 👏🏽🙏🏼

[@southerncross86]

Great pilot and copilot survived

[@damamwa4288]

There are some good Samaritans out there...kudos to those who ran to help the passengers

[@idagiorgis]

this is so sad but im glad it happened to this captain of anyone else honestly, regardless of how he handled it he literally has been through it twice and it was the best case scenario for something so ruthless. i hope he has continued to have safe and happy journeys since!

[@surfcaster]

One passengers wife “get me some food, there’s no meal service in the water”😂

[@trawlins396]

Bet any money she's Philipino

[@thenicestpersonintheuniver3723]

@@trawlins396 sexist

[@trawlins396]

@@thenicestpersonintheuniver3723 🤣🤣🤣 how is that "sexist",?? Thats why your comment was shadowbanned!! 😜

[@thenicestpersonintheuniver3723]

@@trawlins396 I’ll shadow ban you from Existences. Hope your family will miss u

[@trawlins396]

@@thenicestpersonintheuniver3723 🤣🤣🤣🤣 do it! Big talk over an anonymous comment section. You're definitely a member of the 🌈 crowd aren't you?? Is your hair blue, purple or pink?

[@owen7185]

The pilot should have been given a statue in the place where they were rescued. His ONLY concern the whole time were his passengers.

[@codijo-myalaskandog122]

That's true... when you get on you certainly aren't thinking 'humm I wonder if our plain is going to crash today ' Maybe they should! I wondered if the people that lived we're able to contact the Doctors from being on the island to thank them as well as survivor's & of course that incredible pilot!

[@owen7185]

@@codijo-myalaskandog122 I reckon definitely they would have got in contact

[@getachewbekele8948]

Capt Abate you are a hero and saved lives risking yours,thankyou. The idiots didn't know what they were doing.i feel sorry for the victims who lost their lives.glad atleast few saved.

[@codijo-myalaskandog122]

Thank ~ You for providing these REAL LIFE STORIES... I love watching these although I do get 'freaked-out a time or two' & quiet watching them for a while... I ALWAYS come back!

[@g-urts5518]

Absolutely blows my mind that so many people survived that crash.

[@oddsteinardybvad-raneng]

Congratulations on performing a miracle Captain and Copilot. If more passengers had listened to the Captain, I believe more passengers would have survived.

[@aniley873]

❤❤❤ Exactly

[@veritassyfer1185]

That pilot has my upmost respect.

[@thomasturner7111]

lets hope the captain does not get high jacked again...what are the odds terrific flying well done sir...

[@lilianhui4028]

My friend from Britain died in this flight. Some passengers remembered him comforting fellow passengers with Bible verses.

[@Mrursi]

He was an elder of our Church.

[@Tamar.]

If I am not mistaken, it was Caleb Meakin’s father?

[@ForeverSweetx3]

Much respect for the Captain. To be hijacked twice and still want to fly! Crazy

[@yohannestesfaye3595]

brave ethiopian pilots..wow

[@henokzerihun6362]

Thank you; it is some kind of pleasure to us

[@yohannestesfaye3595]

@Steve we don't need this kind of racist people on board as well. Trust me, you are doing us a favor.

[@aboutallaroundtheworld9994]

@Steve the ethiopian can teach a white people how to flay are craft

[@aboutallaroundtheworld9994]

@Steve English is my 3 rd language ok how many language you can speak and write engish speakers are lezy they only speak one languge and for more the back bone of europe development are the stolen document from ethiopia

[@aboutallaroundtheworld9994]

@Steve ethiopian pilot are the best in the world that why ethiopian airline are the safest airline in the world have only 2 crashed in century the lowest crashed compare to other airlines

[@arcamean785]

If the hijackers sound stupid think on this, during the Rhodesian wars in South Africa many captured soldiers had their gun sights set to the highest number because they thought it made the gun shoot harder.

[@tsitsidzumbunu2149]

God bless the pilot and keep him safe

[@bricelegendnducho]

This is so terrifying. Brave pilot

[@jillmoore3616]

What got me was the fact that the hijackers were not aware about planes, how to fly them or how to read the gages for fuel. I would have thought that the hijackers would be far more prepared and trained than this bunch. No wonder their plans failed.

[@len-lencarreon4903]

Amazing pilot.. his really calm even in a worst situation. Salute for saving more life.

[@tanjalehner6891]

I was a flight attendant for almost 12 years, a ditching was my worst fear. It rarely works out.

[@themakhamuprosperafrica]

To the captain and your co-pilot, thank you for your bravary and service... bless you.

[@toocooldarr_17]

This was kinda sad because it could have been prevented

[@JLummin]

exactly the case, passengers outnumber the hijackers. On one of the 9/11 planes the last one actually, passengers were able to rally and overpower but once they made it the hijackers desperately dove the plane fast. In this case the passengers had them if they took action early

[@rahmatmuhammad8736]

They had a bomb and they claim they are 11.

[@ibrahima1964]

They sat like a bunch of chickens waiting to die

[@Joyful-gu5bj]

The Pilot was a true hero n only by God's sufficient Grace all ended well. I pray for for total confusion in the enemy's camp in Jesus mighty name Amen

[@a.maghsoodi2432]

The Ethiopian pilots is amazing great job 👏❤️🇪🇹💯

[@daybyday0731]

7:49 I like how calm he says that as if were nothing lol.....omg that pilot having already had two hijacks is crazy!!

[@BahreNeGash]

Surviving three hijacks & saving many passengers in his career, the pilot is certainly super hero. 👍!

[@gloria88246]

I was waiting for them to post this one, This one's crazy

[@govindagovindaji4662]

This "Mayday" is just astounding~! The heroism of the pilot is beyond heroism, even. I agree w the other commentators that in situations like this, passengers may as well fight back. Yes, a few may die trying and not everyone can be courageous, but there are fates worse than death. Easy to say sitting safely behind my keyboard though. I do not know how courageous I would be and what if your children or grandchildren are with you? Then what? I guess its a minute by minute decision making that happens inside your now frantic brain.

[@georgianabennett2322]

These pilots are great heroes especial captain abate..love this story so much. One l❤ve 🇯🇲

[@Raindropsinvalencia]

See, if someone, during the safety presentation, had explained *why* inflating the life vests before landing/crashing in water is a bad idea, maybe people wouldn't have done it. People need to explain the why.

[@hollywho9822]

This is so beyond horrifying. Dear God. I can't imagine God bless this pilots and passengers.

[@MsStrife1]

Even if they could make it to Australia, what did they think would happen when they got there?! They’d be just let off the a plane that wasn’t scheduled to land in the country…. I mean it’s all stupid!

[@rediettadesse2828]

To ask for immigration , political safety

[@BoringDad1272]

@@rediettadesse2828 You think they would have succeeded? Lol

[@nonkululekongqola4568]

@Ricky Anthony They weren't drunk when they thought up this stupid plan and decided to go through with it😂😂

[@michaelharvin5362]

😂🤣 right dummies

[@naturelle1097]

What horror it must have been for all onboard that plane. May the souls of those who died rest în peace.

[@gibsonphilippines4901]

the pilots are so brave and smart so proud

[@mauricegaskin5694]

It puzzle me to think that 172 people refuse to over power 3 insane criminals. Had that plane had on Caribbean passengers those hijackers would have been beaten,, and tied up to be handed over to police and authorities at the closest airport. Much respect to captain Abate and his co- pilot for the 50 lives saved. I have travelled to many destinations around the world and I have always paid close attention to the demonstrations given before take off during flight and landing. Had all the passengers listened to the pilot the hijackers would have been captured and inflating the life jackets before the crash was a huge error. It would have to be an inside job that 3 criminals passed security and scanners to do do their dirty work. I hope those responsible on the ground have been charged and still in jail or have died

[@trawlins396]

They weren't sure if they really had a bomb.

[@nibirue]

@@trawlins396 Well with 60% of the people dying including those kids and that crying baby they might as well had unleashed a bomb.

[@WanderingWolf365]

Imagine dealing with ppl so dumb they don't know how fuel works - WW

[@fareedali5299]

Also imagine with no engine at all the hijacker asking the pilot to increase the power .. like wtf!!!!

[@Joyful-gu5bj]

Can imagine.

[@tenubekele5553]

May God blessed my Ethiopian hero pilot and the passengers he did d a good job

[@apriltucker2011]

As someone who works in the industry, you should always listen to the crew.. The passengers were told not to inflate their life vest, sadly some didn't listen. Great Aviation story🇯🇲🇯🇲 💛❤️💙

[@gavanamannu6961]

They panicked

[@fishofgold6553]

I think more would have survived if they had been told WHY they shouldn't inflate their life jackets.

[@nkululekoshabangw7928]

Under so much stress I don't blame at all ...

[@jogmas12]

So the plane broke into 3 pieces and those pieces with people rapidly sank and many people were now quickly under water. Despite being given instruction on how to use the life vest and floatation device under the seat it seems to come down that in a water landing only those who can swim will be able to save themselves. It appears.

[@viralposts986]

Ethiopian captains are still the best in the world.

[@metassebiayimam2588]

Yes they arr

[@yeshiyerege9954]

Yes

[@lornasheila]

Nah

[@lifetree7177]

Wow!! I salute both the pilot and the copilot for their bravery and commitment to getting the passengers to safety. Unlike those 3 low life dick heads who have no value for their lives or the passengers, they were able to save at least some of them if not all. They risk their lives and fought to the end. I always like to fly Ethiopian airlines. No matter how the western tried to blame the very experienced young pilot captain Yared Getachew and the copilot of the 737 max accident, we know they did what a pilots would do to save the aircrafts and the lives that came with it. Go Ethiopian!!

[@nibirue]

Only 50 out of 175 survived so it was a massacre. Thanks to the pilot 50 people survived at all.

[@Valoelify]

I agree with everything except your wrong information about the passengers, as 50 out of 175 were saved, so very far from "if not ALL"... but without the Captain, there might have been none.

[@prabuddhaghosh7022]

The worst thing about the 737 max disaster was the pilots did what Boeing asked to do as the workaround. The workaround was not tested for edge cases and did not work. Workaraound was to switch off the power trim and try to move the trim wheels manually. BUt at certain speeds and AoA it is physically impossible to move the wheels. Meanwhile everyone blamed the pilots. Boeing changed the controls without telling anyone. In the 737 NG you could switch off the auto trim and still use power to trim manually as there were 2 separate switches. In the 737 Max not only did Boeing add MCAS they also changed the behaviour of the switches which means either you have auto trim or you have manual trim but you cant have power assisted manual trim. The AoA and speed the pilots were at it was physically impossible to manual trim without power assist and as soon as they switched power assist on MCAS switched back on as well. This problem still exists in the 737 Max. They have added fixes in software to limit how far MCAS can go and they have added data from both AoA sensors. But the ability to switch off auto trim while using power assist to trim is still not there in the plane.

[@mahletgulilat36]

@@prabuddhaghosh7022 Thank you, thank you !!! I always feel sorry to those two young brave pilots. RIP to all the passengers on bored !

[@aniley873]

❤❤❤

[@joannamarienieves]

What a hero! Proud of you Sir , you are brave and a hero.

[@nebulabloomstar235]

Unlike most pilots, the captain had experience two hijacks before. Holyy 😨😲

[@righttoknowwiththomas9178]

Tribute to Captain Abate,co pilot and the crew who distributed survival kits

[@michaelfarranto-wg6zw]

Unparalleled Courage on the Captains part. Stay Safe and Take Care of yourself Captain!❤

[@mablemweemba1430]

Lord this was a breath taking incident condolences to all those who lost their loved ones on this plane and to those who survived you all have a reason to thank God and have faith in him you shall live to testify of his goodness. To the two pilots always remember to pray before take off there is a reason why God has continued protecting you in those dangerous situations

[@Torridup]

Why do these actors who are playing the highjackers sound like they are from Cleveland not Africa? 🤣

[@kennysamson9422]

God bless you brave pilot you guys are hero.

[@mayidatishakirah7096]

I respect pilots so much thanks for the good work 🥰

[@majorcurto5418]

These Ethiopian Airlines pilots are true heroes. Wow.

[@jessicamarie8299]

I remember watching the actual video of the plane crashing into the water kudos to all the people on the beach that went to the plane to save the passengers.

[@ifygabriel1625]

Please

[@Valoelify]

@@ifygabriel1625 That video of the air crashing into the water is IN THIS video, lol... What is your "please" all about?

[@nickerskine2564]

Never heard of a hijacking where the hijackers want the pilot to tell air traffic control that the plane has been hijacked 😂

[@jtk6533]

We all have a subconscious fight or flight mode. These passengers went into flight mode by ignoring the calls for help. The reporter should have had more support just like the pilot. Fortunately, the pilot and crew were so highly skilled they protected as many as they could.

[@pamelamichie7231]

The Pilot is a real hero And he did an awesome job and I and I am so happy and I love it how he named his plane God-bless you all

[@CandyGirl44]

The captain is a hero. The majority of the men passengers, besides one or 2, a bunch of cowards. They knew the plane was out of fuel and was going to crash but did the ostrich in the sand bit anyway. I would rather die fighting than meekly on my seat pretending it wasn't happening and that I would be lucky enough to survive. We see this today all over the place - one mugger with a knife in a train carriage robbing all the passengers etc.

[@veroboodram9886]

It was so sad

[@dokessezeaka5159]

It's the unfortunate reality of the bystander effect l, everyone thinking that SOMEONE ELSE would stand up and help, such is sooo ANNOYING

[@tiffnym]

Exactly what I was thinking. You're doomed anyway, but not going to go out TRYING? Completely effeminate.

[@ChokeslamToHell]

It’s not so easy. If there really is a bomb, you might be dooming everyone. Many times they legit have bombs or grenades, not the best airport security there…

[@luresse]

Except for that one guy, who continued to try to talk them down even after everyone else refused to join him. He lost his life because he was standing up trying to talk them down to the very end. He was a hero. Who knows? If others had joined in and helped him in the beginning, this hijacking could’ve ended with a safe landing and no lives lost. May he Rest In Peace.

[@rajeshkumartondepatil8184]

Salute to Pilot !

[@4lifenarusakusasu]

Does anyone know the name of the actor that plays the pilot? He's so good! 😯

[@josefinamartinez1783]

he looks so familiar.. he looks like that doctor on graces anatomy show

[@4lifenarusakusasu]

@@josefinamartinez1783 I found out who the actor is after finishing the episode his name is Conrad Coates! :) He's been in a bit of movies too!

[@josefinamartinez1783]

@@4lifenarusakusasu thank you i knew his face was very familiar.. i have definitely see him on tv

[@DrBahiruLegesse-SCIsurvivor]

@@josefinamartinez1783 .....that cardiac surgeon.....👍

[@s.829]

he looks ethiopian aswell

[@leahleizelarabis8787]

Capt. Leul Abate you are truly a legend, your bravery and courage knews no death you are the instrument of God, salute sir!