HORRIFYING - all 4 engines FAILED! | British Airways flight 9

[@GreenDotAviation]

🟢Hope you enjoyed this one! You can watch my full interview with the Captain here ✈www.patreon.com/GreenDotAviation

[@DorisS75]

You dovetailed with The History Guy! It's really cool the way watching both completes the story. He gave historical context and you gave specific details.

[@tommcglone2867]

Ive had the pleasure of meeting and really getting talking with Eric Moody. Hes such a good bloke. When i brought BA009 and how the view out the cockpit windows must have looked like hyperspace like in Star Wars he actually chuckled and said it looked very much like that

[@icoold420]

Your way of telling the story and the visual effects of the video is amazing I have question though Dr. Mr moody approved the lightning and the " stars " visual on the wind shield of the cockpit!? If so that would have been amazing to see in person ( minus the engine failures and the burning of course)

[@GreenDotAviation]

@@icoold420 I didn't get to clear it with him before the episode went up, but he described the effect as being like tracer bullets coming at the windshield.

[@na......124]

love the channel but adverts are too often

[@Lownamebrand]

"Forget the fucking book" if I were to hear this on a plane during an emergency I'd think it was over, but let's be honest this man is a beast and he saved them all

[@The13thRonin]

FORGET THE BOOK. I AM THE BOOK. -CaptainMcHugeBalls

[@MrZulgen]

I've watched a lot of these flight disaster videos and it seems one thing that I've learned from the ones saved by near disaster is that in a split second decision the pilot makes that goes against all flight procedures and regulatory safety standards. Sort of like they've ran out of all possible options because of time and do the impossible. Not a pilot either but I've played sims and stuff but something I noticed.

[@StainderFin]

fuck the book! -Captain

[@wiggamist6969]

legend

[@cathybriley3248]

T a remarkable pilot

[@astralmimi]

Literally the most British reaction to losing 4 engines flying through an electric volcano directly at a mountain range. "We have a small problem" XD

[@ASMkanos]

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[@manndhanik3266]

Bit sad innit?

[@investjournal]

We're chasing some tricky glitch that prevents us from staying in the air

[@roninsteel]

"I trust you aren't in too much distress" hahaha

[@aryanram02]

i imagine him saying it in this accent "we have a smmoll pro-bluumm"

[@melody5893]

I randomly came back to this video because it is one of my favourite aviation stories, then read that Captain Eric Moody has just recently passed away, rest in peace hero

[@ib4ugod45-1]

My favorite too!! I watch it over and over! I laugh out loud when the Captain addresses the passengers!! Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All 4 engines have stopped. We are doing our damndest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@scottishastronomer]

​@ib4ugod45-1 He also described the landing as, "a bit like negotiating one's way up a badger's a*se."

[@betalpha5846]

You can really tell how much these 3 pilots trusted each other. To sacrifice massive amounts of time just to have 1 more team member back, to retry so many times even though it has never worked, to trust in each others decisions during situations of high intensity, it is seriously impressive how they managed to save this flight.

[@coryhernandez508]

And the fact that they all met each other that day. 🤯

[@rustyneuron]

The pilots' names should be on the manual of best practices for CRM (Crew Resource Management). edit: misspelled "pilot"

[@rubenmejia942]

🎶"Hanging on in quiet desparation is the English way..."🎵

[@AlexClo-x7k]

I avoided an incredible accident, in a very dangerous and completely autonomous reaction at very high speeds. I weaved my way around and between several cars, one of which came barrel sideways at me with a cloud of dirtsp and debris. I somehow manged to safely lane change, hit the gas, check mirrors, saw the other car barreling in my retro and pliw into the car behind me, downshifted, gas it again and flew through the MvC with only rock damage. I had been tailing a motorcycle cop about 3 miles ahead when it happend somi was cruising at 65, maybe 70. I took it up too close to 100 in just a few yards. A seasoned cop later told me it's like a spark and instant clarity and it is fleeting. Often the memory of how it happened doesn't stick, because it is an autonomous function. You don't remeber every heartbeat or breath or blink. I remember because i had to write it down in a detailled report and took pictures and helped around the scene. I would imagine this is very similar indivdually for each of them.

[@JH24820]

@@coryhernandez508I met my gf, fiancé then wife same day I got married. Mad ain’t it😊

[@mimismithson5372]

Very disappointing to hear the first officer and flight engineer didn’t recieve a medal alongside the captain, they should have all recieved knighthood for this!! I also think they should make a movie about this, what a story to be told.

[@roninsteel]

So a participation medal? Idk. It's a tough position. It goes both ways. If people get injured or die, is everyone held responsible as well?

[@aJAGGZproduction]

@@roninsteelparticipation medal? Without them 200+ people would have died, it was a team effort, the captain was in charge yes, but without the efforts from the crew all hope would’ve been completely lost, they did their job and did it right

[@eddjordan2399]

@@roninsteel go away troll

[@roninsteel]

@eddjordan2399 I said it's a tough position. It's one I could go either way on. The capitan is still the person in charge, the one who would have to answer to the authorities, who the weight of responsibility falls on. On all the videos I watched, I've only ever seen restrictions placed on a capitan when things go south, they have to fly manually, must pilot the take off, etc. They are still the top of the chain of command. I would say the capitan delegating tasks out and having the right person where he needed to be is what most saved them. Like the video said, he excellence in cabin resource management. That said, the crew definitely showed excellence in airmanship, and expertise in their field, by bringing the plane home. Could they have accomplished the same were the roles were reversed, there's no way to tell. I guess my solution would be to grant them all medals, just different tiers or levels. It's still my personal belief that having the right person in charge can turn a disaster into a miracle, and yes, while it might seem unfair, that is what happens. The person in charge makes the tough calls, the higher salary, the blame or the recognition.

[@SuperEdge67]

If Hollywood made a movie about this it would be an American airline.

[@TanBull233]

The co pilot and engineer definitely deserves a medal. The worked as a team and all three of them are heroes

[@tosoja9714]

Shame on those who thought only the pilot deserves an award.

[@glamdolly30]

Very shortsighted of the powers that be, that they didn't push for those two men to be recognised, along with the Captain. The cockpit is all about team work - good or bad can make the difference between triumph or disaster.

[@gerrylangley]

I think the young speaker who was describing the events was very good, also Captain moody. and his team were brilliant and so cool under the circmstances they all deserve a medal for saving so many lives.

[@mfuji02]

Captain should of copied & gave them one -_-

[@judybailey9031]

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[@kaltenstein7718]

Eric Moody is just such a nice dude and a great storyteller, very cool to get him to tell the story himself

[@GreenDotAviation]

Absolutely! Really enjoyed speaking with him.

[@davedunks4647]

loved that he gave props to his crew at the end there

[@sailaab]

You are lucky.. to have gotten a chance to do so. . And we too feel special, to get to hear him thus.

[@simbatortie9684]

Seriously? Those pilots didn't know there was a volcano ashes in the air? DAMN!

[@-danR]

@@davedunks4647 "...and I think it was.. _quite remiss_ ..of British Airways..." I have a feeling that those are the strongest possible terms with which the Captain is capable of expressing himself.

[@TorrentUK]

'Ladies and Gentlemen. We are experiencing a small problem. We've lost all four engines...' - I love being a Brit

[@zeddeka]

Stupid performative stereotype

[@ErinJeanette]

​@@zeddekashut up

[@mrturtIemanwhat]

@@zeddeka he's british lol

[@xmaulai]

What’s wrong with stereotypes?

[@madzangels]

@@zeddeka Stupid performative comment

[@TerminusCodex]

I'm obviously quite late to this discussion but I wanted to comment that this was one of the best accident discussions I've ever heard! It was fantastic to have the discussion between the pilot and content creator, well done!

[@GreenDotAviation]

Very kind of you to say! It was a pleasure speaking to Eric.

[@prihollis]

Ja I just discovered this channel and totally bingeing every episode! Not a great idea considering I am terrified of flying but wow - excellent production and narration! Well done!

[@mortgageapprovals8933]

@@GreenDotAviation FO should have said "engines 1, 2, 3, and 4 have flamed out" or "engine 1, engine 2, engine 3, and engine 4 flame out" this would have been less confusing than saying "all 4 engines have flamed out"

[@mattsan70]

@@mortgageapprovals8933 really!

[@angeljohnson234]

This is hands down my FAVORITE airplane video. What happened on that flight was terrifying but the crew’s response was amazing. I absolutely loved hearing from Captain Moody. Him and his crew are heroes.

[@woofer13]

If this is your favorite airplane video, I suggest that you put this into youtube's searchbox and press Enter- "mentour pilot british airways flight 9" It's a more detailed video...and just plain better.

[@ExbotHero]

The interview and all the material are taken straight from the Mentour Pilots' episode "What These Pilots Did was Amazing! | British Airways Flight 9" about this incident. This is just a poor copy and a copyright infringement stealing material from his video.) To be fair; Might be his own interview using the template from the Metour Pilot but anyway, my point stands.

[@woofer13]

@@ExbotHero Exactly! In fact, I was going to add that the only thing that wasn't plagiarized here was this guy's interview with the captain.

[@familiecole]

@@ExbotHero Easy Tiger! Accusing someone of laziness and cheating, and Copyright infringement, are serious accusations against a broadcaster. For your understanding, Copyright protects expression, not ideas, methods, concepts. The presentation therefore does not break copyright law! Furthermore, this is an old story, first documented, I think, by the Smithsonian channel many years ago, and it has since been re-told on more than one occasion. The material essentially is the same for each instantiation of the story, as the facts remain the same! They are just presented differently, and according to each storyteller’s style and priorities. Even Captain Moody, who, no doubt encountered the same questions and politely provided the same answers during all of his interviews, presented himself differently with GreenDot, changing his shirt and the location!

[@ExbotHero]

@@familiecole As a lawyer I (English isn't my first language.) I actually know all that. More to the point. I was talking about it in laymen's terms. Naturally, you cant state that you have the copyright to a story but you can say that somebody steal your story and used it bit by bit as their own. To me, this one is a carbon copy, period!

[@MinimumGroundTime]

Captain Eric is an absolute gentleman. A couple of years back, I was completing an assignment on the effect of Ash Clouds on Aircraft Engines and most others had used KLM 867 as their case study since it was the most widely available online. I was lucky to get in contact with Captain Eric and he was able to pass on lots of the Rolls Royce investigation documents which gave first hand testimony of the incident and the effect on the engines and damage resulted. So glad you got him on to the video as there is no better man to do this story justice than the Captain himself!

[@glamdolly30]

Great post - thanks for sharing. Capt Moody is the ultimate example of a truly great human - one who wears his remarkable gifts lightly, has humility to match his talents, and genuinely cares about his fellow man and woman. He's a class act. God bless him - and no disrespect to his fabulous crew, whose input was also critical - but a different captain that day, and the outcome of this calamitous set of circumstances could have been very different.

[@FarTooFar]

What was the exact effect on the engines lead to the shutdowns? And how was it possible to get them started again? I guess the ash clogged up important bits, and then loosened up later?

[@MinimumGroundTime]

@@FarTooFar The ash disrupted the airflow in the engine compressors causing a surge and increase in Engine Gas Temperature (EGT). The surge was responded to the crew by shutting them down as per procedure. However if I remember the report correctly, Eng 1 & 2 still operated above flight idle (still essentially useless) until they were cut off due to high EGT Temps. As you said, the engines were clogged with all this ash and they cooled in all the turbine stages, since the engines were no longer operating, reducing the heat. Once it cooled enough and hardened, the dust no longer provided enough resistance to the start up procedure and relight was successful. Rolls Royce had found that while it could have been possible to keep running Eng. 1 &2 at flight idle with high EGT, but it almost certainly would have contaminated the engine beyond the point of being able to restart them. So the crew absolutely made the right call to shut them down. The flames spotted by passengers was just due to the number of restarts attempted and the fuel used as a result. Hope this helps, I tried to recall as much as I could and keep it as concise as possible!

[@FarTooFar]

@Ciaran Kennedy Thanks very much for the detailed explanation. Much appreciated. Luckily, the ash didn't solidify into something the engines couldn't "flush out" after it dried. Thanks again.

[@gabrielebanks9318]

😅

[@j.m.5942]

The "Jumbo glider" incident. Its terrifying to think how a perfectly working plane can turn into a falling brick within second through no fault of the pilots

[@largol33t1]

I heard about this incident when I was barely 13. Wow, just terrifying to imagine, especially if you understand the basics of flight at age 13...

[@meow1990_2]

More like a gliding brick ;)

[@vortex162]

@@meow1990_2 my thoughts as well.

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

A kind of light aeroplane shaped brick ?

[@perryking7635]

an airplane is a massive glider at altitude it just does not fall to the ground with engines off. All airplanes have to glide for certain distances should an engine out happens at least to the nearest landing site.There is also something called etops.(extended twin engine operations)doesn't really apply to the 747(4 engines) 747 can fly for about 93nm, glide ratio I think is 15 to 1 from 30000 ft

[@johnsrabe]

What a grand man. And so generous to retell a story he’s probably told many times before. Kudos to you that he respected you enough to take the time. Thanks.

[@Orlikesque]

I happen to find this story the week Eric Moody has passed away at 84. One of the most intense stories of saving an Airplane and its passengers. RIP Aviation Legend, Eric Moody

[@hfc2x]

Your storytelling is stellar. Even though you mentioned the outcome of the incident at the beginning, and you were even talking to the captain himself, I was still on the edge of my seat all the way throughout, as if the ending to the story was still uncertain. Mad props, dude.

[@GreenDotAviation]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@rachelpinder3680]

Same..I've seen this story 8 times by different people and this is my favourite 😍

[@jonl8509]

Yes, it's like the 'Columbo' format: Starts with the end and then gives you the story. Very effective.

[@neilyakuza6595]

The windows outside the cockpit were sandpapered by the volcanic ash, hence the blurred view.

[@robg8203]

I was wondering about that. At first I was thinking that the electrical charges had deformed it it or something like that, thank you!

[@eddjordan2399]

that,s also the reason the engines died they had so much fine particulate in them they where choked getting down lower and the small dive from 26 to 20 thousand probably realy helped clean them out so they could start again. just incredible.

[@alejandroperez5368]

@@eddjordan2399They didn't die. They started working again.

[@beautifulspirit2973]

Eric Moody is an amazing pilot. His determination and bloody mindedness saved all these precious lives. I've been on a plane where the landing gear didn't come down and it was incredibly scary. Fortunately the pilot did manage to get them down in time to land. The weather was atrocious. I have huge respect for pilots

[@janetmessman95]

AMEN!

[@justinyoungstown]

I would of freaked out lol

[@timw9354]

The unwavering confidence they exhibited in their training and their capacity to make a series of life-or-death decisions in rapid succession is nothing short of astonishing. Thanks @GreenDotAviation for creating such a great video.

[@GreenDotAviation]

Thank you! Totally agree. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@crew-dog2668]

Captain Eric Moody passed away March 21, 2024, at the age of 84. RIP sir.

[@Royalasiangaming]

rip they dont make men like that no more

[@The-Marshmallow-Cookie]

RIP Captain Moody. What an honourable man you were, thank you for your service

[@lynnc9191]

RIP Captain Moody. What a Legend you were.

[@searchingforpennies]

RIP you fucking legend.

[@lindakelly7430]

Was an absolute pleasure to see him on a recent episode of QI. May you rest in peace you hero. X

[@b.t.356]

I agree with Eric that the First Officer and Flight Engineer deserved higher praise than they got. After all, it was a team effort. Also, Saint Elmo's Fire seems to give off some sort of Star Wars vibe.

[@ravenzyblack]

Sith Lords use that kind of power.

[@rjowen]

@@ravenzyblack I had a bad feeling about that.

[@jbrubin8274]

“Stupid or Brave.” Two words that have led to some of the most incredible moments of humanity at it’s finest. His extended, full interview with Captain Moody is so worth the Patreon support alone. (Along with getting to see all this early and more.) 💯

[@littlespinycactus]

A guest appearance from the Captain himself! Absolutely top job.

[@dorothyross8779]

One of my family members was on this flight. The Crew, both in the cockpit and the cabin were so calm. Thanks to them all. I will miss your updates Eric. So glad we got to meet. Bless all the other crew as well. Many have gone before you.

[@scotty_doom]

Revisiting this one after hearing of Captain Moody's passing earlier today. May he rest in peace.

[@Plqnes]

Same

[@edwinctnic]

Me too.

[@rustincole_w1339]

Got my brother who is a Pilot hooked on your channel ... Ironically he has heard of most of these incidents already but enjoys your presentation.

[@GreenDotAviation]

Glad to hear that, thanks for sharing the channel 🙏

[@lawreecefluellen4872]

That isn’t irony, you twit

[@fecardona]

What an episode…what an episode!! Congratulations on all the hard work put together ! And on getting Capt Moody directly too! Ps: loved the entering warp speed reference.

[@andrewnorris5415]

The sci-fi ref. Speaking of which I was expecting a member of the crew to enter and say, "welcome to the twilight zone". (A popular series at the time, those who saw it will know what I mean).

[@SuperRubyduby]

I get so excited when I see one of your new videos posted! As a commercial pilot - I really value your high level insight into these accidents/incidents.

[@GreenDotAviation]

Love to hear it! ✈️

[@komputer6816]

Absolutely loved how little details were described in this episode, it felt so vivid and human, really appreciate it with the whole neat structure of your videos. :)

[@GreenDotAviation]

Thank you for the kind words! These stories are all human after all :)

[@zoehopwood8463]

It's so detailed a little voice in the back of my mind is telling me they need to hurry but then I remember what is described in a couple of minutes is happening within seconds.. it makes me appreciate how much the pilots had to do in such a short space if time 😂

[@TheBd0g]

Love hearing it straight from the dude himself. He comes off as such a nice gentle guy, but when shit hit the fan he was like "alright boys let's fucking do this." Not even the possibility of failure entered his mind. Certified badass

[@larko8362]

This just shows how much aviation has developed since the accident in 1982. Pilots had no training for this whatsoever and now there is a full procedure to follow if this happens. It seems ludicrous that there was no knowledge about the threat of ash to aircraft systems before this accident.

[@GreenDotAviation]

Agreed, this incident completely changed how ash encounters are dealt with (and avoided).

[@prestonian1066]

@@mubarakrehemtula7083 Couldn't agree more! They dish out medals and knighthoods for nothing these days. It would be criminal not to recognise those men, even now.

[@CruelestChris]

Well, nobody had flown a jet through a volcanic ash cloud they couldn't track made up of a very specific type of ash that would do this before then. Sometimes it just has to happen before anyone thinks there would be a problem with it happening.

[@ZombieSazza]

Ngl this is honestly one of my favourite aviation stories of all time, it’s an amazing story with the teamwork. Can’t believe you got Moody!

[@Dakiraun]

Super cool that you got to interview Captain Moody! I've heard of this story many times, and seen the cause explained right down to how the Ash gathered on the turbine blades, and so on, but never heard from Moody himself. That's a great new and personal perspective. Awesome job.

[@alanevery215]

The ash did not gather on the turbine blades, it eroded the shape of the compressor blades so they stalled and the engine was essentially starved of air into the combustion chambers. Certainly didn't improve the turbines either.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

Astonishing mix of skill, tenacity, coolness, and determination from this crew.

[@pablorubio8287]

Eric seemed like such a nice guy. When I heard about his passing away I was shattered inside and started crying. RIP you saved so many lives

[@WarbrainJack]

Imagine being someone who lived through this, especially the pilot. Unfathomable, all of them are heroes

[@morris2450]

I've met people who were on the the flight....amazing story

[@gerry45]

captain sully landing on hudson river

[@laserfloyd]

I've watched the Air Crash Investigation episode numerous times and watched several interviews with Captain Moody. Hearing him speak he's just so humble about it. He, First Officer Greaves, and Engineer Townley-Freeman set the gold standard in coolness under pressure. The passengers were lucky to have them as the flight crew that night. :) EDIT: I learned a couple of extra bits of info from watching this video. Truly amazing and fascinating every time I read or watch something about it. Cheers!

[@jhvorlicky]

And the windscreen was "sandblasted" into smoked glass... Airflow around the edges must have been turbulent enough to protect that little slice of glass the captain used.

[@DavidRamirez-lq2co]

Thanks, I needed to know why it was blurry.

[@murdockdacoon2055]

@@DavidRamirez-lq2co look at pics of volcanic ash under microscope.

[@DavidRamirez-lq2co]

@murdockdacoon2055 I know I have been testing sand quality. It is very important on metallic moulds and concrete, to the sand to be round. But I didn't realise why the windshield was blurry, I didn't connect the points

[@jessied.6741]

So much respect for the Captain and the crew. They remained calm in such a stressful situation and continued to make good calls. After watching analysis of plane crashes from trivial mistakes or the crew’s loss of control, this story is truly eye opening.

[@bastokrepublic]

You are so talented as a story teller. Every time a question pops in my head, your next sentence addresses it, it is amazing. I feel you're going to grow as a channel even further, for sure.

[@scofab]

I never tire of hearing this tale... well done. And Captain Moody, it's great to see you looking well. Thanks and warmest regards as always from Japan.

[@mrluckyuncle]

You told this story better than anyone else. You included many details I haven’t heard before. Great job!

[@Coffee_Lover-s8n]

I am 60 and female and I’ve always loved going to air shows and looking at old planes from having had a father in the military. I still love it to this date. It’s always interested me at what the pilots do above and beyond sitting in the cockpit which is more complex than we would imagine. God Bless all of the pilots, Co pilots and crew for always putting our safety first. Their brilliant minds are unmatched. This was a video I had not seen but enjoyed watching it today. I see I have many more to watch. I am now a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing!!

[@MrFYFI13]

Nice video but you forgot to mention why pilots barely could see the airport - windshield was sandblasted by volcanic ash.

[@GreenDotAviation]

Absolutely, would have been good to include this info

[@sage5296]

was the edge of the windshield just by chance protected by a part of the airframe covering infront of it?

[@Volcano-Man]

They had about 2 cm either side of the centre bar on the windscreen for forward vision!

[@Lizardwithdahat]

Idk if that needed to be explained. Kinda figured that was obvious

[@DazzlingPotatoes]

​@@sage5296yep. The airflow was turbulent enough to protect it.

[@heartofoak45]

What can I say, Capt Moody was an exceptional man as were his flight crew, unfortunately, Capt Moody passed away in his sleep in March of this year aged 82 his obituary was in The Times. What a Man, what an Englishman. Although he received recognition for what he had done, he was upset that his flight crew had not been similarly recognised. I do hope he had a fully enjoyable retirement and I wish him Peace in his final resting place.

[@mayas7209]

This was incredible! Loved that you interviewed Eric Moody and included it in the video. Really wished the whole team got awarded for their hard work. Keep up the awesome work!

[@seekittycat]

The way he understates the emergency is very British haha I would have taken comfort from that. Even though he's here in this video I still think this is terrifying. This is one of the first cases I've ever read about and started my interest in aviation stories

[@hyperkid321]

Yeah, after I head what he said. I couldn't help myself from listing to the British national anthem, even though I'm an American.

[@drummist1000]

But his voice was suddenly Irish and not English anymore. How did he do that? Amazing

[@tomgarify]

Keep calm and carry on

[@tjr-007tt]

What the flight crew managed to pull off is simply incredible and the passengers couldn’t have asked for a better crew to handle a situation like this. Amazing!

[@powwowken2760]

I've heard this story a hundred times from a hundred places... Yet somehow its great every single time. There's nothing quite like a story featuring a truly catastrophic accident where no one dies.

[@baconheadhair6938]

you would love the video about the plane that went crazy then so many passengers with broken bones and injuries and yet everybody survived

[@lime4124]

@@baconheadhair6938 what flight was it?

[@baconheadhair6938]

@@lime4124 qantas 72

[@Granny_Cat_Lady]

I’ve seen many people cover this incident, I’ve read Betty toottell’s book All Four Engines Have Failed & watched interviews with Eric Moody - I love the man, he is so unassuming & down to earth. All three gentlemen in the cockpit deserved medals ✈️

[@milan2cu]

They have to be some of the finest pilots to ever fly, in order to recover the 747 at the last minute and restart the Engines before the 747 ditches in the Ocean. A virtual Hollywood plot. Congratulations Captain and Crew!

[@serisingh]

Wow. This captain and the flight crew did such an incredible job.

[@ouiroc]

270 solesagree with you agree with you

[@ouiroc]

Captain Moody is total class and a badass pilot to boot

[@nigelbond4056]

An absolutely remarkable display of airmanship from a remarkable flight crew. Captain Moody and his team’s knowledge, skill and determination save many lives even though they had little idea of the cause of their predicament. The crew are absolute heroes in my book. As so many hero’s, they’re also impossibly modest too. 👏👏👏

[@VFRrider]

This leads me to believe Captain Moody got an award. There's no doubt he deserved it for astonishing skills. But I have to agree, he was not alone up there, and in fact, lost precious altitude, just to get the first officer back... If he got an award, then they all should. This is aviation skills at the very peak of perfection...

[@rickburt2564]

I have had the privilege of hearing this story from Eric himself, this version of it gave all the details and the storytelling that he did on that evening. The graphical presentation made it so much more. Well done :)

[@a3rnav]

Rest in peace Captain Moody. A true hero for saving all those people o7

[@kevinbarry71]

Sidenote, that itinerary is nuts. Sometimes we forget how much better off we are now with polar routes and longer endurance aircraft

[@jackwilliams5474]

Can you explain why? Genuinely curious.

[@hakureishrine]

@@jackwilliams5474Soviet union used to close off airspace so flights tended to fly north or south extending the time. Alaska was a major hub from east Asia to Europe for this reason but now flights from London to Tokyo can go over Eurasia

[@Rose-ef2cm]

Absolutely amazed that you got the captain to tell his own story! You deserve so many more subscribers and views

[@HoosierDaddy_]

I've never heard of this story. This was truly the most edge of the seat airplane situation I've ever heard! The fact that these men flying this plane got it down safely was a long shot! Good on them. They are all international heroes!

[@MWS1960]

Worked BA for many years and they have incredible pilots………enjoyed every proud moment of working for this incredible airline.

[@andrewhostynski7701]

This is arguably the best aviation video I've seen. Excellent HD graphics to complement clear and concise narration. The inclusion of the captain's input added to the palpable excitement of the story. Hats off to you sir.

[@jbenthere627]

I've seen many accounts of this incident over the years but I so appreciate the work you (and Captain Moody) put into this as it was the most informative version to date. Great job!!!

[@aaronglynn4621]

Absolutely loving these. So well made, enjoyable, and highly educational. As an aero student studying at UL, it's nice to see a fellow Irishman doing so well. 😅

[@GreenDotAviation]

Nice to see a fellow Irishman in the comments 😎

[@pjbyrne6834b]

Ditto on what Aaron expressed above 🙋🏻‍♂️. Just discovered your wonderful channel, you’ve gained subscriber from Clare. 😎🤙

[@maliktariq5553]

A salute to Captain Moody. His words to the passengers, and his word to the queen.

[@errolG68]

Congratulations to the Captain and crew for saving everyone’s lives.

[@terahoshizora5866]

Never leave a comment before but after following your channel for a while, I knew it was about time you will tell the story of Flight 9 caused by the eruption of Galunggung, which sit in my hometown. Locals, as far as I know, probably don't have much knowledge about this and I'm so glad this channel finally bring this story up! Thank you!

[@GreenDotAviation]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@Tlhague998]

The skill of the crew to get this plane back on the ground safely is remarkable

[@justsayinfornow5274]

What a miracle!! Problems from start to finish. Hats off to the captain and crew for overcoming all the problems...brought tears to my eyes when they landed They say no matter how good you are, a little luck helps. I'm glad you were all safe. A story to tell for generations!!

[@MrDeelightful]

Oh, wow! This is an incredible story, and kudos to you for snagging an interview with the pilot. The fact that he didn't know what was going on but was still able to maneuver, troubleshoot and configure the plane in such a way they were able to land at the airport is a huge testament to his grit, skill and training. Subscribed.

[@johntaylor-lo8qx]

I've seen a few doc's about this flight. This with the animation is by far the best of any ive seen. Gr8 work. Keep it up, Bravo 👏

[@mickieg1994]

I think having the pilots view on what was happening was amazing, such a unique direction for the channel to go into, I'd love to see more stuff like this!

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

One of the most remarkable airline stories and a testament to the 747 design and the pilot’s cool capabilities.

[@Brinda230]

Thank you so much. These 3 heroes should be celebrated again and again, and the stories recounted again and again to generations of children all over the world. Thank you. You made my day.

[@kapilachandrabharathi7134]

45yrsin the aviation I truly respect these guys. It's not easy to find crew like this. Cheers and thanks

[@leonardumoru349]

Captain Moody's grandma was a true queen teaching him that "can't" is not a word that exists, allowing him to persevere in this situation. If she hadn't taught him that, this situation could've been a different story. Props to her and him.

[@AnthonyJoh]

I love the attitude of the pilot! Old school can do mentality. Would happily fly with him on any flight.

[@robtrunley]

These videos are just so good, and grabbing a 1 2 1 with Moody on a video chat is insanely awesome! man that's cool ! great job. and mr Moody, thanks for sharing your story and saving all those people, the aviation community solutes you Sir.

[@EpicJoshua314]

My dad was in Perth, Australia when this happened and met a man who was onboard this flight and he said it was very scary especially the sound of the 747 gliding in the pitch black night... no duh. A former British Airways 747 Captain I know told me he flew with Captain Eric Moody many times when he was training to fly the 747 and flew with Roger Greaves several times but didn't know Barry.

[@geronimo5537]

If you think the story was amazing. You should see the photographs of the plane and engines after landing. The cockpit glass was sanded down for why it appeared blurry to the crew. The engines themselves were sanded and caked in fine particles from the ash building up. It's truly amazing the engines restarted at all because the engines were completely clogged.

[@NotTheRambo]

I could not find any images of the aircraft after this incident. Can you post a link or something if you have?

[@lulabellegnostic8402]

Old school Captain. When i was training as a Surgeon, one of my seniors said to me ‘any idiot can perform a routine operation, it is knowing how to conduct yourself when things go wrong that makes an excellent surgeon’. Same goes for Pilots. Which is why i stick to airlines where the pilots are highly likely not from a culture where running around wailing is the normal response to a crisis.

[@glamdolly30]

Wow, a fantastic documentary, by far the best I've seen on this legendary aviation crisis - Green Dot's superb content constantly surpassed itself! The story of BA flight 9 is the ultimate example of the critical difference the qualities of the individual humans in the hot seat(s), make to the final outcome - triumph or disaster. Captain Moody and his colleagues' expertise, focus, vision and sheer grit under hideous pressure, are the reason it was the latter! Capt Moody's passenger announcement is legendary - he really is quite a guy! And Green Dot Aviation is quite a channel. Bravo - keep up the excellent work Sir!

[@GreenDotAviation]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@ellisonketovore]

Brilliant as always!! Having Captain Moody on made it even better. Heard about this incident many times but never seen it documented in such incredible detail.

[@GreenDotAviation]

Really glad you enjoyed the interview excerpts!

[@candybanks8717]

When I was a kid, this is exactly how I viewed the British. "There's not going to be a crash because we're not going to allow that. Period."

[@JebDMan]

"Full Stop" rather than "period" for the British ;)

[@Maruman_man]

But there were many crashes

[@Supercar_EDITZ2013]

@@JebDManYep im a brit and i've never heard a brit use period like that

[@LittleMew133]

In our dictionary, there's no "cannot", lads.

[@RoshanLam]

Have just viewed this video and have nothing but the highest respect and unstinting praise for Captain Moody and his team for setting their passengers down safely. Belatedly British Airways must recommend a medal for all 3 of the cockpit crew...to not do so would be to deprive them of they recognition they so richly deserve.

[@micathedachshund5921]

What a brave crew. They are true heroes. Also, the quality of the video is wonderful. Keep going Green Dot, you will only get more and more followers!

[@GreenDotAviation]

Appreciate it! 🙌

[@Jaggerbush]

It JUST GETS WORSE AND WORSE. You could not have asked for a better crew! This was fantastic! Thank you.

[@catdoctrigeek1464]

This is one of my favorite aviation stories. Well told in this rendition.

[@HJW3]

I bet the feeling of hearing the eruption of applause after that is indescribable. Incredible performance under pressure.

[@partlett123]

I’ve recently found your channel. I am amazed at the quilty of these videos. Every one of them is like a movie. Thank you.

[@kyliepechler]

I've just found his channel too, just subscribed and I wish I had found it sooner. The quality and details are very well done.

[@FrostySumo]

Another wonderful video. This is another great example of good crew management. Kudos to the Engineer and Co-Pilot. The Captain is a real class act and is right that the whole crew deserved recognition.

[@lucylou5766]

Even though I was familiar with this harrowing episode, I watched your video in its entirety, because it was just so well put together. Your narration, storytelling, and graphics are first class. And you included first-hand testimony from the heroic Captain. Well done!

[@subtlewhatssubtle]

This is like the Kobayashi Maru of airline safety, a scenario which keeps throwing no-win situations at you. All credit to Capt. Moody and his crew for finding solutions each time.

[@Davidg65]

Unlike Kirk they couldn't cheat!

[@franharwood3439]

Te the volcanic dust on the screen. Don't planes have a screen washer ?

[@StrikeWarlock]

​@@franharwood3439 Volcanic ash isn't easily wiped out from glass or metallic surfaces. Using water also makes it worse for metallic surfaces.

[@franharwood3439]

Ah , thank you :)@@StrikeWarlock

[@bryan.h.wildenthal]

@@franharwood3439 I suppose washing wouldn't help if the volcanic dust literally scoured the outside of the windows so they became blurry ... like frosted glass I guess? I'm still puzzled why the pilot was able to see through the narrow strip of window at the far left. But I suppose something about the windflow caused the dust not to scour (or "frost") that strip of windowpane as much. This is such an incredible video! Fascinating and gripping at the same time! The "Kobayashi Maru" scenario is a great metaphor!!!

[@Rambo-John-J]

I’ve watched this video several times and it never gets old! During this viewing I got goosebumps when engine 3,2 and 1 came back online, well done lads, well done 👍🏻! Crazy that in this day and age the airline had no idea that they were sending this flight crew straight into a massive volcanic ash cloud! I’m very glad that this flight brought awareness to the dangerous conditions that volcanic activity can produce 👍🏻

[@priscillayoga4040]

This is your best video yet! Loved the interview interjected throughout. When that first engine came back to life, I got tears in my eyes! Amazing crew!

[@XWBTim]

I have seen a few versions of this incident on various channels, but, I feel it only fair to say that this is by far and away the most excellent reporting of the incident with BA9 that I have watched, the standard of your narration of these incidents is truly fantastic, another masterpiece from Green Dot Aviation, thank you very much

[@GreenDotAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@SteepTurn]

Perfectly spoken 🙂

[@samuelguce]

I think that’s the first aviation breakdown vid where someone on board has been interviewed - fantastic

[@jacobdileo5533]

When he said "Looking as if it were about to enter warp speed" I really expected a transition to a Star Trek sponsorship. Also, the most British thing I've ever heard is *loss of all four engines, plummeting towards a volcano and thousands of negative feel per second* 'We have a small problem."

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Eric and his crew are absolute heroes.

[@martindunstan8043]

I don't mind admitting it but if I was in that plane and saw all those flashing lights and strange noises I would be thinking 'are we travelling through time or some weird wormhole on earth?' bit mad yes but those people must have been absolutely scared to death, nice work captain and great video 👏👏👍

[@scottygordon3280]

Wait…I think I read about this story many, many years ago, though not in any detail. Such an incredible handling of an unprecedented set of circumstances, and such a shame that the FO and flight engineer weren’t recognized for their role in saving the plane.