Extended audio: Horizon employee talks with air traffic control in cockpit

[@psyjic5466]

For a few short minutes, he was the most free man on Earth. He was humble, he was sorry, but most importantly he was alive.

[@psyjic5466]

kay jay yes he could. Soft water landing.

[@ripvanwinkle1819]

With thoughts of minimum wage. Lol.

[@BushidoBrownSama]

THIS MAN LIVED

[@nickie7874]

@@psyjic5466 What i thought he's saying is he lived for awhile more than most of us do in a lifetime.

[@tygervoods8358]

@@psyjic5466 Yea cause its so easy to land on water when its only been done successfully like once

[@L96A1lnc]

The scariest thing in this world is a man with nothing to lose.

[@ibewcountry]

Amen

[@markmoth7852]

No I think when two dudes how have nothing in the world to lose meet each other and then talking to each other realize that both feel that way. What comes next is normally fuckd up.

[@ibewcountry]

I'd rather hang out with him than you.

[@MichaelSanam]

werid see this as Chuck Palahniuk is on JOE ROGAN

[@konzy5655]

@Elijah Wood I don't know anything about this story first time watching a video on it, but the point I'd like to make is there are some extremely realistic flight simulation video games out, that could have been what this guy enjoyed playing which is why he wanted to fly a plane to begin with. So he would have a basic understanding of what he's doing in the plane.

[@caelebcandon2254]

He didn't go up there to die; he went up there to see what it was like to be alive.

[@mankokennewick5802]

Caeleb Candon actually, you're right.

[@coryboy345]

I remember that quote from Jurassic Park : Lost World. lol

[@starbird7583]

DUDE! That’s a beautiful thought.

[@jaredfran519]

Lol that is hilarious but sadly true

[@airliadazen9495]

Caeleb Candon the best accurate comment in here. you are so insightful,stick with that gift

[@jackdundon2261]

The man FLIPPED, He didn't go on a shooting rampage, or crash his car into a truck. He took a hell of a joy ride. -- got to respect that! Rest In peace "GAMER".

[@emmaa427]

@jackdundon2261 unfortunately, there's no resting in peace for him 😞😔

[@Freshbadvibes]

@@jackdundon2261 he actually got taught by one of the pilots, he just didn't want to get the guy in trouble

[@jordanwhite7222]

@@Freshbadvibes all the pilot taught him was startup process because he overtime asked curious questions and he just assumed it was a curious young man who wanted a future in flying since he worked at an airport already the pilot did nothing wrong didnt have him flying planes learning just answered questions

[@FrooterFB]

@@emmaa427 Of course there is, there's peace for everyone. There was nothing evil or wicked about what he did. He was making sure the entire time that there was nobody in any danger. He just had problems. He has his peace. And I don't think anybody should be saying otherwise.

[@CB-or6cb]

​@@emmaa427 Get help.

[@enazmisey5963]

The most gut wrenching part of his flight, which I don’t think was in this clip, was when he says “I have a lot of people that care about me that are going to be really disappointed in me for this”.

[@BeanMachine360]

Its kinda selfish really, but if he thinks that what is right. who am i to argue, i cant barral roll after all

That part and when he says "Im just a broken guy with a few screws loose" really hit deep

[@Portxican]

@@BeanMachine360 when you're that deep into wanting to kill yourself and under the influence. Everything is distorted. You care about everyone and you don't at the same time. It's not about being selfish. He really was lost.

[@mlsaulnier]

@@Portxican my mom died by suicide and yes, its about losing hope and being lost. This guy went out with a story though

[@TiddyTwyster]

"ah man I think I'm just gonna try a barrel roll and then nose down and call it a night"

[@The__Leo]

"I'm sorry about this, I hope this doesn't ruin your day" always hits me. What an absolute king.

[@thefirstsin]

Poor guy dude :'(

[@TetriWino]

It's disingenuous haha. It's for sure gonna ruin their day...

[@The__Leo]

@@TetriWino I wouldn't say "disengenuous", I feel like he meant it, but that was the first time he'd ever considered how other people would feel about it.

[@TetriWino]

@@The__Leo I usually follow people's actions and not their words when determining their level of culpability in a situation. In the same vein if my daughter listened to this recording and told me "he seems like a nice guy." I'd say to her.."Well all we know is that he was suicidal and a thief to the tune of 80 million dollars. Do better. " Always judge people by their actions and not their words. Always...

[@davidsanders4013]

@@TetriWino his life was worth more than $80M

[@munchymonk9021]

“I’ve played video games before- so... I know what I’m doing a lil bit” He was one of us. Goodnight king.

[@duckgoesquack4514]

Someone played war thunder with a joystick

[@ParzivalTheThird]

This is it, chief, this is it.

[@lazyriver1393]

Sounds like Jeff from American Dad

[@coolaid7005]

@@duckgoesquack4514 Haha or more likely MFS, DCS, OR IL2 :) Not bashing good ol war thunda though ;)

[@TreeFiddy-1337]

@john doughh Doesn't teach you how to handle G forces, but yeah, you could probably do a nice little casual fly.

[@ericwhisler1187]

Guy on the radio talking to him really helped him not be alone in his final moments. That had to have meant so much to him

[@mcspud]

You understand sir

[@al69420]

For real. He even kept asking if Andrew (ATC) was there when he didn’t hear for a couple mins.

[@tmarie6211]

Absolutely.. he just wanted someone to be there for his last moments

[@aloneness3506]

... You are a fool..

[@clrfx08]

I can only imagine how that will stick with the guy on the radio forever.

[@SGTRandleOneOne]

Apparently video games taught this guy how to fly. Not going to lie, thats impressive.

[@joshlee9280]

Some flight sims are crazy accurate

[@JukoYT]

@@joshlee9280 yea because also real pilots use them for training

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

I really doubt he could have safely landed. I think that is something he likely knew all along, which is why he didn't attempt it. Just listening to him speak he obviously did not want to harm anyone else at all, and must have known at attempt to land the plane ran a risk of him crashing into any number of things on the ground where people were. Other aircraft, ground transport, fire and safety vehicles, terminals, hangers, etc.

[@derekchauvin2756]

@@PhilAndersonOutside No he didn't do it because he didn't wanna end up in the slammer for the rest of his life, he probably could've landed it with guidance from the controllers

[@Blackbeard223]

Gta taught me how to drive

[@supa513]

He’s talking into his mic like a multiplayer lobby😂

[@Lava_Zoid]

Let’s not make jokes right now

[@juniorramos1723]

@@Lava_Zoid bro stfu dipshit

[@flare8672]

@@Lava_Zoid stfu moron

[@tinamurphy5656]

Lava Zoid go b a snowflake somewhere else

[@C4PY_3D1Tzz]

LAVA IS THE ONLY SANE PERSON HERE YOU KNOW THE GUY DIED RIGHT

[@TateyGabey]

Thought I'd return to this video a year later to pay respects to the Sky King. Hope you're doing peachy, wherever you may be.

[@TheStench_]

Hope he’s doin peachy clean.... Rest In Peace sky king

[@henryolaf4609]

same here

[@ChrisSprenger.]

Captain Obvious amen brother ❤️

[@winistan]

Ameen.

[@ChrisSprenger.]

shadowmohd yeah he crashed it ( purposely) on an small island where there was no people

[@Flying_Snakes]

"I wasn't really planning on landing it."

[@csw_bcba]

That was gut wrenching.

[@Notaforumguy007]

@@csw_bcba I think its more he knew what waited for him after he landed it, which is tons of jail time, why live the rest of your life in the slammer when you are currently flying free in the sky its like opting for a slow painful death over a quick one, the man quite literally went out on probably the highest note of his life and thats a fact cause theres no high notes in jail.

[@symbior]

@@Notaforumguy007nah man you can tell that he’s severely depressed

[@2_protects_the_1]

@@symbior he was both, and went out with a bang

[@toucan6109]

​@@csw_bcbanah its chill

[@thecampfire4877]

He didn't want to hurt anyone but himself. I just wish he would have landed safely so he could be aware of how many fans he has now.

[@TJsGang]

You're the only one, asshole. Maybe a few more, but that's about it.

[@m.k49]

@@TJsGang Boi you cant even make statement without insulting someone your parents must be really proud of you.

[@londerg1307]

Tommy Boy nobody likes a tommy 😂😂😂

[@Quesadla]

@@TJsGang 😂 how pathetic are you. His intentions werent to hurt anyone but himself. He was humble and just wanted to go out with a bang. You may not like him but you responded 3 weeks ago. You definitely read all the other comments praising him and showing love. Please don't be close minded next time you respond to something.

[@tori9365]

@@TJsGang nah he's loved by people. Loved more than you. RIP to the sky god :(

[@222spyro]

“Im not going there to die, I’m going to find out if I’m really alive.”

[@Thatguy-ie9vf]

Cowboy bebop reference?

[@anantprakashsingh8777]

See you space cowboy

[@Demons972]

Your're gonna carry that weight...

[@BeanMachine360]

Crashing a plane into an island makes you very dead

[@avatorjr08]

Yeah ask Kobe

[@coolhand1620]

The media made him look evil. It’s crazy how broken this guy was. And just wanted to be free and care free for a little. I can feel that

[@jrbr549]

Friends, wife, child...he had a lot more than most. I wish he could have weathered the storm that pushed him over.

[@whyyoubullyme2823]

i wish life didn’t lead people to want this. Why can’t we just be born to do this.

[@whatshizznuts]

Thats all the media does

[@viliussmproductions]

No it didn't. I came from The Guardian video and it was as neutral as possible.

[@100gecsrbetterthangod5]

@@jrbr549 he didn't have a kid.

[@M0nkey196]

One thing I appreciate about this poor man is that he only took his life, he didn’t involve others to die with him. Edit: Im trying to make a comment about this man’s last few minutes not a comment war zone.

[@themudpit621]

luckily... could easily have crashed on those houses you see him flying low over.

[@boxingboxing8740]

Would you say that about a dangerous driver who ended up only killing himself? No you would say good thing just himself could have easily killed other. No different here he could have crashed it into people on the ground if he lost control

[@techmantra4521]

It was a failure of our politicians..

[@flyingjoed]

He was in full control.

[@josephrobinson5452]

Well you don't really know what his plan was. He did say people lives are in danger. At 8:13 you can see that he was shot down by that fighter jet that was behind him. Notice the fire ball that hit the highjacked plane as 8:13. They lied when they claimed he crashed on his own.

[@anthonypantley6453]

Richard- it’s been just over 2 years and I still can’t believe that was you. Not sure what was going on in life but you were sure loved by all of us at QX. I still have a selfie on my phone if you from when I left my phone in the break room. Hope you are resting in peace. Love you bro!

[@FranticSloth22]

You can tell he was such a good man. I wish y’all could’ve seen his mental stability collapsing sooner. But I know y’all were good to him, you can tell he had no hatred towards anyone and he was full of love. Just a lost soul who couldn’t find his purpose to live. Rip to him, and I hope you’re all doing well at QX. I can tell he brought y’all a lot of smiles

[@Themortician123]

Post it please

[@anthonypantley6453]

@@Themortician123 I tried. It won’t let me add a photo. Sorry.

[@ayereg5972]

@@anthonypantley6453 no need to be sorry, let that man be in peace

[@sarahboyles8067]

I'm sorry for your loss... he seemed very kind...

[@wattage2007]

Such a shame, he sounds like he'd been a cool and funny guy to know.

[@mustardpuddle]

RIP sky king

[@s4tsug4i74]

Robin Williams too.

[@blessingekwuazi6731]

You here from tiktok?

[@sxeryan]

@@blessingekwuazi6731 yee

[@HomeAtLast501]

Really stupid comment.

[@Reesy2002]

He knew he was going to commit suicide but still didn't want to hurt others. You've got to respect that. As far as the 80 million dollar plane? Oh well. Maybe they'll start paying their employees better!

[@tonystolz4982]

That plane was $10m tops

[@eaparks8]

I worked there last summer, and have friends that work there. Nothing has changed

[@RegretForNothing]

@Robert Jordan Unquallified people are getting payed better just for their skin colour. Affirmative action my ass. Im not even American and pisses me off...

[@Teabonesteak]

Not a chance😄

[@UconnzFynestZ]

@@RegretForNothing you do know the group that benefits the most from affirmative action is white women right? hopefully your racist self stays out of America

[@gunnerroo6514]

The fact they tried to teach him how to land is incredible. When humans are there for each other it's a feeling like no other. May this man's soul rest in peace and may the atc staff recover from this experience. Fly high good sir 🫡

[@Manperor]

They weren't there for him. They just wanted him ti land so they could arrest him

[@beckaspaz]

Probably more specifically, the aircraft that probably cost a pretty penny. It's a sad reality 😔

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

He definitely was a role model for all future pilots. RIP King

[@MasDouc]

They were trying to ground the plane to prevent casualties - as soon as he landed he would have been ripped out of that plane. They're not just "being nice" they're trying to deescalate.

[@Strawberry-zb9mz]

@@Manperor actually they’re probably most concerned about him effecting other flights and potential ground casualties first and foremost. He posed a real threat, even if unintentionally

[@02REVENGE]

“Ya know i think they’ll give you a job at anything if u could pull this off” best response the operator had during this whole thing

[@raithtarrant2046]

That won't be likely, if he was in that stage they can't trust him flying with passengers like have you seen what happened when a sick pilot crashed a plane with people because he was mentally ill?

[@suckrssss]

@@raithtarrant2046 he didnt want the man to kill himself, it was a great thing to say even if it wasn’t true

[@jackslaughter3697]

It was meant to give the man hope that if he landed his future would be bright

[@hightower2321]

@@raithtarrant2046 you really didn’t understand what ATC was doing? 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@StarFyodperor]

Naahh... He's white male... No way...

[@seriousblakk]

Man this is sad af. You can hear in his voice he's scared and just over it. Like over it.

[@bobbyshmurda9188]

ali N not scared free happy but lost... lost doesnt know what to do what they think what will happen

[@aidencarron8238]

Agree man this is sad af

[@johnryder5729]

I dont think he scared I think he was just more worried about wat was going 2 happen if he land he chilln😎😎

[@Anon-f7f]

john ryder nah he was definitely scared but brushed it off

[@istvanmakata382]

ali N he wanted this dumbass

[@soulveiw]

So it turns out a compete novice can fly a passenger plane and do a barrel roll. Pilots just got found out

[@-caesarian-6078]

phil hems / Anyone can throw a plane through loops and rolls if they have no fear, real skill is flying smoothly, flipping the right switches to keep the computer happy, and flying without reference to the ground. I have both flown smooth flights in real (small) planes and did this sort of stuff in flight simulators. It’s eerie how similar those flight sim sessions were to this guys footage

[@willschultz5452]

Anybody with extensive experience in aviation based video games can pull off something like this! That doesn't mean it's easy, in some ways video games are harder than the real thing though

[@willschultz5452]

@@-caesarian-6078 no not everyone can do aerobatics! It takes a lot of skill to do something like this and still not stress the plane enough that it breaks apart! Think I learned from video games which is very much like the real thing

[@-caesarian-6078]

will schultz / I did not mean to say that aerobatics are easy, I meant that rich never planned on coming out of them alive. When inside a loop, you have no clue about when to pull up to clear the ground. This comes from bob Hoover himself. The only way that loops like what rich pulled off are possible is by guessing and being right. As for his video game experience, I have a basic flight simulator and use it to help my training, but it is definitely easier than flying for real. The biggest place where simulators are lacking is the lack of g-forces (the main enemy for pilots in aerobatics) even with riches “video game experience” he would not have much mental capacity to use it while being subjected to the g-forces found in these real maneuvers. It takes pilots months of flying to overcome motion sickness in normal flying, and years more time in aerobatics. This is not including the lack of oxygen he was suffering (he did not know how to pressurize the cabin) and the stress of flying a plane for the first time in an urban area with other traffic. I was genuinely surprised that he survived that loop, and I think he was too, based on him giving his “I was thinking just nose down and this is it” comment immediately after.

[@willschultz5452]

@@-caesarian-6078 yes I definitely have to agree with you there, he definitely would not have been used to the g forces. I think as far as the loop is concerned he probably guessed on how much altitude he would need to pull it off, judging by the video he didn't have much altitude left when he came out of it so he judged that pretty close LOL. I'm not sure what altitude he was at but if he was ten thousand feet or below he wouldn't need the pressurization. He did mention in his one comment that he threw up a little bit so I imagine that was from doing the loop or when he was flying upside down LOL

[@CordaroBlu]

"Chalk it up to minimum wage maybe that'll grease the gears for the higher ups." Literally trying to help his co-workers.

[@NativeHeathenM4]

That’s a great idea

[@WillBrown3]

They could care less! They are more pissed about the plane I’m sure… smh

[@CAF420ALLDAY7]

@@WillBrown3 💯

[@Felale]

@@WillBrown3 insurance covers it

[@raincoast9010]

They won't skip a beat, this was just a blip on the radar and it's back to life as usual.

[@cdb7876]

Minimum wage at 29 years old. The financial struggle...depression. I’m sorry but I feel compassion for him!

[@defaultcolor]

Make better financial decisions then.

[@GloomySkiez]

@@defaultcolor Very sympathetic you are.

[@cdb7876]

@@defaultcolor : you must have a dark, barely functioning brain and heart to make such a disgusting comment!!!

[@ratulxy]

@@defaultcolor how do you make financial decisions on minimum wage?

[@vipervasquez2391]

@@defaultcolor heartless

[@EternalWarHawk]

This is heartbreaking but sooo beautiful how the pilots all tried to help and not one of them was rude or judgemental

[@dragonbrownies517]

Because they didn't want him to kill other people b

[@EternalWarHawk]

@@dragonbrownies517 I definitely think that had a large part to play in it but there is a pain in their voices that makes me think that could have been any one of them and the least they would want is someone to treat them with respect

[@SubaStar24]

They all understands and wish they could do what he did. Fly free

[@GeenSama]

Most men just want to end it, but they can't because it's too selfish, I can't lie I thought about ending it too many times and the only thing stopped me is my family, leaving them with the pain, I couldn't do that. But, I swear if I had no one in my life that I cared for I would've probably did it, which is a scary thought.

[@Hidingfrompeople]

Right.

[@jamie-r2034]

This dude lived more flying that plane for an hour than I have over the last 35 years!

[@justinthyme7275]

Bad genetics.

[@teoa.9338]

But what about his parents? They cant contimue their life normally

[@travisreed4070]

@@teoa.9338 who decides what's normal anyway... today is the families new normal..just another Wednesday

[@winistan]

@@justinthyme7275 the best there is!

[@camhollo1139]

jan osovsky you do realise not everyone can do that that?

[@RayRae559]

This legitimately breaks my heart. You can tell he's hurt, yet he's also full of life. I wish he knew what his life was worth. Rest In Paradise bro..

[@kathconserv]

He’s not full of life. He’s in pain.

[@xsubliminalmindx]

@@kathconserv 😔

[@darayferguson2464]

​@kathconserv life is painful. He definitely didn't live out his potential, and that was the point.

[@mrdarkshoe]

@@kathconserv To be full of life is to experience pain as well. They are not mutually exclusive.

[@mambaracing]

In this era of anger and outrage, where people lash out at society by shooting up schools and concerts, one man just wanted to do a barrel roll. Fly for eternity......

[@Suicidekings_]

More people should do barrel rolls.

[@willowandluka5302]

BAN PLANES! PLANES KILL PEOPLE!

[@charliekovas6141]

@@willowandluka5302 Underrated comment

[@TheEpere15]

@@willowandluka5302 planes, the most highly regulated form of transportation in the world. Fantastic 2nd amendment defense!

[@outoftime417]

@@willowandluka5302 no, stupid morons with planes kill people . Which this guy was

[@plumbingsuperstar6322]

Gotta appreciate his humor. And that he loopy looped an airliner

[@khalidsparrow101]

Lol he made the pilot chuckle

[@jessereading8973]

He did play flight simulators there’s a lot of pilots that play these games for fun. So he definitely knew how to communicate with them kinda sad it was also his finale moment with us.😥

[@drakefulmer9599]

Don’t make a fucking joke out of this.

[@yingyingying3251]

Drake Fulmer anything can be made a joke of. Don’t take yourself too seriously.

[@blackgentleman4211]

@Turdberg Rivera well i cant argue against that.. i mean look at people memeing 9/11

[@Aurelius..]

This sounds like a XBOX party back when GTA just came out

[@Bean_dip]

Mxments true asf

[@reyesgomez5424]

Rite

[@muhmmadavdol9319]

Yo, bro watch yo jet. *Bro watch yo jet!*

[@camronharris2819]

Stg

[@artist92543]

LOL I think that's why GTA was made actually! LOL

[@darknessprince6]

Poor guy, he sounds like such a nice person “I hope this doesn’t ruin your day or anything.” He was clearly highly intelligent too I wish he would’ve got the help he needed

[@trulyhuman6227]

From the world? The world can't even help themselves.

[@danbul5853]

Why? So he can make more profits for the rich? Once your friendship pool runs dry, if you don't have any hobbies or goals, there is really no reason to stay

[@bulldogmack]

Theres no help...

[@laurendelune7618]

Dang this thread is depressing, there’s always something even if you can’t quite see it yet, hang in there

[@911axe]

​@laurendelune7618 i agree totally. There's always something to stick around for. My life has plenty of down times, plenty. But I have plenty to be grateful for as well.

[@joeyisrad178]

"hey give me the coordinates of that orca, with the babies"

[@scottwall8419]

Yeah, that kind of made me cry when he said that. Hes masking his pain pretty hard, he's to practiced at hiding it

[@kendellsmith104]

John Smith hovkick rocks

[@bryang.8413]

@John Smith who sounds like an idiot?

[@OlGregge]

@John Smith and you sound like an asshole.

[@Cinnamontoastcrunch1029]

@@OlGregge wait what happened I don’t see a John smith

[@1SIK500]

You can tell he’s as chill as an ice cube. I hope these final moments were of absolute happiness

[@windwardpro]

The guy's obviously off the deep end.

[@windwardpro]

@Mastnaer Ceef It means as much as YOURS does.

[@mattwarrensocal]

He was mentally on fire. This is not heroic but a scream for help where no sound comes out.

[@windwardpro]

@@mattwarrensocal I can agree with that. An unfortunate way to do it.

[@philiptucker7590]

This was probably the first time, in a long time that he find some kind of happiness or joy in his life…sadly it cost him his life….

[@mskeelyhill]

This is so sad. Even in his last moments he has so much humor and sounds so normal. Check on your people.

[@yakkaym564]

Robin Williams was the same way. We hide our pain with humor. We live with it and desperately look for windows of genuine laughter lol

[@MusicLeeSarah]

Chris Farley as well. And I can attest firsthand that the ones that are joking around are usually the ones that are hurting the most. In my last and what I've decided final attempted suicide (that I promise i will not attempt again because, obviously, I can't do it correctly) in my suicide notes I was making jokes. Because if you're not laughing you're crying, and I was so sick of crying. I didn't want anyone else to be crying. Plus any opportunity you can get where you make people laugh, that's just feels good! even if it's like a future opportunity, where you know when they're reading it they're going to laugh. It feels nice. it feels good. sometimes it's the only feel good of the day those of us with depression get.

[@mskeelyhill]

@@MusicLeeSarah glad you're still here

[@MusicLeeSarah]

@@mskeelyhill hey thanks! Legit that means a lot to me thank you!!! I'm happy you're here!

[@mikayla7260]

@@yakkaym564 it was more than just depression, he physically was dying and was hiding it from the fans because he didn’t want us to see him that way, his brain was getting effected and he couldn’t be funny anymore like he was, he couldn’t do it.

[@BMK500]

Stole an empty plane, flew around to during twilight hour to see a beautiful view of the sunset, decided to pulled off a legendary barrel roll for fun, then called it a day. I’m not condoning what he did but I do understand. But also, but if there was ever a way to go out…..

[@mcspud]

You understand it perfectly sir

[@whoareyouyouareclearlylost323]

Agreed man, whenever I feel disturbing this weirdly lifts me up. I can't explain it but it's like he talking to me.

[@onewheelconnoisseur187]

Honestly makes me want to work at an airport

[@Skurtz901]

The media did him dirty. They only put edited parts that make him look evil. Sad rest up king 👑

[@Cccc-ky4vq]

Take news the media is the enemy TRUMP 2020

[@Skurtz901]

Cc117 cc117 no

[@revengeof1307]

@@Bresianos kurt cobain is a king bro

[@morgonaarchuleta2690]

No they did not... There was nothing to go by. Lol he took a plane. That's that. The whole communication was done properly. He was never landing.

[@hawkinsonb.7511]

@@Cccc-ky4vq Now hold on. Just because Trump might be right about that doesn't make him innocent about anything else he has done.

[@Power-fi2du]

The ATC was low key enjoying the conversation lol. He almost laughed when Richard said "they probably have anti aircraft"

[@Noncollectable]

What time did he say that?

[@turkeyb1610]

@@Noncollectable 3:37

[@JS-ns8dr]

No can’t enjoy it lives are on the line. You could lose your job easily saying something wrong

[@wackjack5667]

@ryan miller exactly they could either humor him or they could push his buttons into doing something reckless. The obvious answer is to humor him.

[@coolaid7005]

@ryan miller The ATC probably still wonders to this day if he could have said anything different that might have saved the guys life and got him to pressurize the cabin and try to land. Nothing he could have done, but I doubt that the ATC was enjoying himself, because he understood the danger of the situation and the likelihood of a catastrophe.

[@anoni5680]

It's been two years since your death, but we have not forgotten. Rest in peace Sky King, your death will not be in vain!

[@puretestosterone9614]

Always remember our Sky King

[@whatisthisevenfor27]

I agree

[@discoonelove]

This man is a legend may he's soul r.i.p

[@mynamejeff8401]

I already forgot about him

[@Adriana-eu6ty]

Sky King 💛💛🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@3cheesebits]

It’s been 5 years now and his memory never faded. Fly high, Sky King. We’ll never forget you.

[@nomejodas2978]

Why do you guys idolize this idiot? He stole a plane and put lives in danger... selfish behavior. If he wanted to die why dragging and endangering other people? He could've crashed at the airport, or with another plane, or fallen into someone's property. Ultimately suicide is the most cowardly and selfish thing you can do to your loved ones...

[@rileyrichmond7321]

@@nomejodas2978 your life your choice

[@nomejodas2978]

@@rileyrichmond7321 Yes, your life, your choice, if you want to kill yourself do it in a way you don't put others' lives in danger, also, planes don't grow on trees... he basically took someone millions of dollars, and burn them with him, but first he made sure to endanger the airport and the people who were below his stupid flying trajectory. Why are people so narcissistic nowadays, and stupid to not be able to see it. (You for example). I don't feel pity for him, he died being a jerk.

[@misterree]

​@@nomejodas2978this guy could have easily injured/killed a hundred people at least, if he really wanted to. This bro decided to crash in a location where he'd be the only one harmed. He didn't even want to make the air controllers days worse. He felt sorry for inconveniencing them. He just wanted to have fun in his last moments.

[@erecshun]

There is a lot worse a person could do when ending it, especially involving stealing a plane

[@madrx2]

Dude has the majority of the world missing him already. What a personality, one who seems so positive hiding so many demons. Goes to show you never know how people are truly feeling on the inside. So be nice people.

[@aidantorres293]

He seemed like a really considerate guy, always mentioning about others before himself. Unfortunately he wasn’t happy with the way he was living. He must have learned lots about airplanes from being around them all day long, in order to do the stunts he pulled off or even just getting the plane off the ground would have taken some know how prior to this event. And I think it was a bit more then just practice on video games. Although many people learn to fly with flight simulator, so maybe he played that. Let me know you thoughts.

[@underpantswedgy]

Aiden Torres...I assume he played flight sims... maybe that's what he meant by"video games". Personally, I've played flight sims for the past 8 years, and I would be pretty confident taking a plane up, a plane that I am familiar with, and with an experienced pilot by my side, just to keep me right...This dude was a Horizon employee, Maybe had access to his favourite plane and cockpit day in day out? Maybe he would rehearse the start up procedure when all alone in the cockpit? So sad he had a mental illness and suffered in silence. Such a likeable chap. R.I.P

[@letsbuilda4ort]

Tear in my eye for this man. No idea who he was but I would go to his funeral without a doubt back up in seattle. Sorry ya didn't make it Rich. Rest easy.

[@byBeauxARTFULIVING]

May you find peace and joy on the other side Rich........you sounded like any momas beloved son......I am deeply sorry you felt the crash was your only choice.

[@antoniop1968]

I don't miss him and I don't care about him.

[@mrg0047]

I really feel for this guy. He comes across as being a good guy that obviously has had some issues and given up on life.

[@ufhjfu4326]

the media painted him as a devil. but the most herioc thing you can do is treat devils like they're human. its easy to be kind to people that you like but what makes a good person is willing to be kind when its difficult. i have a feeling sky king had a difficult life trying to be kind

[@mrg0047]

@@ufhjfu4326 I really know how he feels if that is the case. Great reply thankyou.

[@Mr.Obongo]

Sounds too much like myself 😕

[@Mr.Obongo]

@@ufhjfu4326 Sounds even more like myself. I worry I’m gonna end up like this guy…

[@mrg0047]

@@Mr.Obongo mate your not on your own there. Im struggling too.

[@OsmosisHD]

What a absolute legend of a broken man. He sounds like a nice guy really saddening that he didn't see any reason to continue living

[@Cicada3773]

Because he knew that even if he did choose to try and land it, he might botch the landing and survive... and be arrested, most likely, and have you ever been to county? Or any prison? I mean, he could crash the plane, or WORSE, end up in the prison system, alive. Much worse.

[@dubsie2209]

hes probably on xans.

[@stevem2323]

@@Cicada3773 Being alive is almost always a better option.

[@MatheusOliveira-dx8lb]

@@stevem2323 yeah to you, a normal functioning human being. Which is not the case with this individual.

[@stevem2323]

@@MatheusOliveira-dx8lb You never know, maybe he could get some help, pull trough, once you're dead that's it.

[@AnitaG1002]

Oh my, I'm in tears listening to Rich, and he sounds like a beautiful soul. So sad he felt this was his only option. You can tell he was a good guy, cause he didn't wanna hurt anyone else.😢

[@JIu4Ho]

@@AnitaG1002 life takes the best ones first 😢

[@YoWassupFresh]

They asked how fast he was going and man said "minimum wage". Poor guy had a sense of humor right up until the end.

[@zoyalis1487]

I missed that. 😭😭 He sounds like a fun guy lol.

[@hippa2dahoppa2]

i think he said chalk this up to minimum wage. but again its still a joke either way. he was basically saying i did this because i didnt get paid enough. in hopes that theyd take his joke seriously and pay the employees more. but still i think he knew that itself was also a joke and would never happen.

[@wageslave387]

Based and truthpilled.

[@kevind1980]

The audio keeps getting interrupted. There are better versions without the cross talk and you get to hear the full convo.

[@Pussmash]

@@zoyalis1487 sounded

[@NJCryptoDevil]

Sometimes the people the most depressed are the best at pretending they aren't. Be kind to each other. RIP

[@Griswaldization]

Gospel!!🙌🤜🤛🙌

[@paulriversred738]

This is so true

[@wakeuppeople7327]

GOD. AINT THAT THE TRUTH. THEY HIDE IT REAL GOOD. Till you go see them at home.

[@urmo345]

i had a coworker, an female, most shining, carefree and funny person..and she was the one who committed suicide

[@peterl3417]

Robbie Williams is a great example. May they RIP

[@iplaywithrocksforfun]

ATC: “What’s your speed?” Richard: “minimum wage”. Dude cracks me up

[@butterworm964]

When did he say that?

[@Efc1]

@@butterworm964 6:20 around that point

[@butterworm964]

@@Efc1 Thank you.

[@jonathanteku4903]

It's funny he did this because of minimum wage, if he was in a country like mine....God almighty we would have all been dead because of what we earn, Americans need to be greatful, I will wash poo if I was in America just to earn a living and be happy

[@hhorror]

@@jonathanteku4903 * *sigh* * it's not so simple, my man

[@yoloswag4204lyfe]

Incredible impressed with the ATC and Pilot talking to Richard. They speak calmly and matter-of-factly to not to make the sensitive situation worse.

[@theunknown117]

This guy was to good to be in this corrupt world. He isn’t dead he just went home.

[@blackturbine]

In our eyes he is still in the sky doing stunts and living a dream

[@breakfast6159]

theunknown117 “he isn’t dead he just went home” that’s a good way to put it

[@DiamondsLilRooster]

Pilots never die, they just buzz off! Was a sign that hung in our home for many many years. My dad was a pilot and has since passed.

[@patbateman69420]

I love this comment. Thanks for this

[@AJ-un5qv]

YO.. thank you for that. :'

[@0XD00mX0]

It is really strange and sad at the same time how this guy just sounds like he is full of life just minutes before committing suicide. I hope his soul rest in peace.

[@cristianm7097]

He was really alive for once.

[@0XD00mX0]

@@cristianm7097 Probally more alive than most of us will ever be. Take care!

[@I_Regert_Nothing]

Hysteria is a symptom of suicide, some people are elated when they are going to end it all, unfortunately..

[@cristianm7097]

@@I_Regert_Nothing Or just too exhausted to feel anything.

[@evansmartin7681]

it seems to be a fairly common thing supposedly that the day of the suicide people tend to act almost elated and full of life because theyve come to terms with that. dont quote me 100% but pretty sure i read or heard that somewhere.

[@ChildofYHVH]

Man it’s truly heart breaking to hear this guy being worried about ruining everyone’s day. Wish he could have found the answer before this happened.

[@benjaminsavage4204]

Life just isn't fun for people anymore, especially young people. Since the 90's corporations have taken over completely and the world dances to their tune. Sad.

[@edwardp8927]

@@benjaminsavage4204 if there was no demand, there would be no supply. We are ALL guilty for allowing big corporations to take over.

[@vids595]

@@edwardp8927 They used the republican party to stifle labor laws like minimum wage and allow US corporations to operate overseas with impunity, not that the DNC isn't complicit in corporate capture of regulation as well, just look at Machin. When both parents have to work full time and still barley make it, there is little opportunity to be politically informed and participatory. Too bad we are so cowardly and cant get more then two parties going.

[@vids595]

@@edwardp8927 I hadn't been inside a walmart for almost 15 year until recently. When I went inside I saw the prices and realized why people make these choices. Anyone on a budget could hardly afford not to shop in ways that are destroying our nation.

[@Barnabus007]

Clowns are complaining about corporations yet you probably all own a big screen TV, shop on Amazon, and have the latest cell phone.

[@synthvvavve191]

What an absolute mad lad, he had 0 training but talked to pilots and even to this day the PD is confused how he knew how to fly, Rest In Peace King, you maybe gone but you're not forgotten

[@TRGhoest]

I do believe, not 100% but fairly certain, that he had studied and wanted to be a pilot for a while, but wasn't able.

[@Randomaccount9470]

Theres a video game called flight sim Its perfect for simulating flying

[@donnyeisenbacher6896]

A good handyman can fly...

[@thomasmadison2888]

Not too hard to fly, just hard to land

[@lowsonoma941]

He said he “played video games”. Guessing he played Microsoft Flight Sim. Also probably had some general knowledge being ground crew.

[@zennamok5428]

Sounds like he just really was looking for someone who cares for him. I mean idk. And idk his situation. But by the way he talks. Just seems like a really nice guy who just needed a friend

[@chopperread2698]

@NightWolf i hear ya

[@h1m1ko]

How true that is and its sad.

[@TheEpere15]

@NightWolf he wasn't a "nice guy". He was married and was a jock in highschool. Had friends too. Guy was just unhappy and did this instead of taking a pill. Dont make him out to be an inspirational figure or martyr. Seemingly happy people get fucked by life too

[@anthonyc4138]

@@TheEpere15 yep

[@piercebottomtext4827]

He just wanted to be free. And not even the best of friends can offer that true sense of freedom.

[@josephkay4219]

I’m surprised this plane could even take off carrying the weight of this guys massive balls. Rest Easy, Sky King

[@xmanc5687]

😂😂😂

[@truckingwithfauz7089]

🤣

[@GeorgiaPeech79]

o7

[@JDMz]

@Franco Sinatra says the laser on a static ip address🙃 19,211,224,04💀🤣🤣🤣

[@themightybusetto1]

@Franco Sinatra okay Franco 😂😂😂

[@jb8770]

This guy went out like a man. He went out on his terms without injuring others unlike other guys that shoot up a place because their to afraid to die alone.

[@aprilkayydatsme7503]

That’s what I respect about him

[@jerrywoods4066]

Respect really I doubt his wife and kid thought that

[@lee_mc3932]

He went out like a coward!

[@aprilkayydatsme7503]

@@jerrywoods4066 He was going to kill his self rather plane, gun, fire, water or whatever...the family should be grateful he didn’t kill anyone because that would probably haunt all the family even more with the way the internet is set up🤷🏽‍♀️

[@aprilkayydatsme7503]

@@lee_mc3932 just make sure you don’t go out like 1🎯

[@vanizamer]

No matter how bad it got for Rich in his last few months. He went out happy, you can hear it in his voice. Was probably never more alive in his whole life and its ironic that it was just before he decided to end it. This is beautiful in the most strangest of ways. Hope you got your Licence in the place beyond the sun, Rich. Because heck did you deserve it.

[@awesomezombi1026]

He absolutely did deserve that license cause man he proved himself in the worst way he was worthy

[@-UNKNOWN-13]

He wasn’t happy, he was literally throwing up from the reality setting in. Even though he was talkative, he was clearly distressed.

[@jamieeddolls5605]

@@-UNKNOWN-13 No, he's literally flying a plane for the first time with no training. Humans aren't supposed to fly, his body was shitting it. He was absolutely at peace with death here - realising that it's about to actually happen, though, is cause for sickness.

[@kylekarcher9745]

​@@-UNKNOWN-13 wrong he even said in the video if you had been paying attention he wanted helping finding the controls to pressurize the cabin. Low pressure

[@kylekarcher9745]

​@@jamieeddolls5605 wrong he even said in the video if you had been paying attention he wanted helping finding the controls to pressurize the cabin. Low pressure

[@BMarie774]

I feel like he was one of those guys who made everyone else laugh but was miserable on the inside. I really feel sad for him. I hope there was no fear or regrets in his last moment, but I also wish he was still alive.

[@TheHouseOfBanks]

That was me. Everybody loved me at work and I hated it.

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

He is already regretting being with his boss the devil who is torturing him like he is a rag.

[@jimmywatts3874]

Hell no, it is sad cuz you’re absolutely right he made everyone else laugh, it sucks he’s gone, but he went out on his own terms, he was free, absolute legend

[@Jesus-The-Everlasting-Father]

@@Jake420 Lol…keep believing or else you will end up in hell. Jeses christ is the only Way to heaven.

[@gymstar7124]

@@TheHouseOfBanks stop making this about you

[@origin-al9585]

It is so insane because the kid was troubled and actually seems like a nice guy who made it clear that he doesn’t want to hurt anyone. You never know what goes on in the mind of someone else, especially how calm he is I guess he knew he didn’t wanna live anymore. Obviously, because he said he wasn’t planning on landing it

[@ShaunVillafana]

Yeah right. More likely some a**hole running some black budget project smuggling highly illegal crap effed up and crashed a plane so they had to scramble and write the laziest excuse of a narrative possible to be squawked by the mainstream media parrots. Wouldn't be the first time.

[@garagelife9193]

This guy seems a very likeable, nice guy. I can be a lifelong friend with him. I'm a private pilot (small plane) , so I can take him up for a flying any day he wishes. We will split costs and have a hamburger at another airport we fly to. If he was my friend for real, I'd wish I was there to help. He didn't have to die. I wish he seek help before he did what he did. If he wanted to be a pilot, there was a way, not that. It aches my heart. Such a tragedy.

[@lancelance9314]

Beebo is a hero to all young men. God bless sky king.

[@origin-al9585]

@Hateable Nerd hey dork. When ppl have mental issues, they…… have mental issues.

[@rainbowinthedark453]

@@garagelife9193 That’s so awesome if you. You seem like someone who could of been a cool friend to him. Mental illness is a sad thing. I really really feel for his wife and family.

[@wenchfisterx]

"You know how fast you're going?" ".....yeah minimum wage, for about 6 years. Well chalk it up to that" what a legend.

[@ranggasaktibudiputra1547]

I don't understand

[@waNErBOY]

@@ranggasaktibudiputra1547 he was highly depressed and the main reason was how poor he was and not receiving any rises in 6 years

[@-redacted-2214]

*UNDERRATED COMMENT INTENSIFIES*

[@wenchfisterx]

@@-redacted-2214 ,,

[@robertjames1087]

@@rustybucket5465 you knew him?🤣

[@duckshoes5496]

All the people are saying "he truly lived" but fail to realize that theres things wrong with his society that made him not want to live anymore

[@keithwhisman]

“I don’t need that much help, I’ve played some video games before” awesome!

[@swayjaayy5495]

Played as Trevor in GTA 5 too much

[@darrensteele9897]

Elijah Wood Lol you are everywhere.

[@johnychrist5475]

@DS it was his last day on earth. Of course he was overconfident. Hes probably played some flight simulator so he has an idea of how to pilot one of those

[@deejay3488]

@DS - He clearly planed to crash at some point. He repeatedly said he didn't intend to land.

[@username-ei5ce]

@DS shaking my head are you a special kind of stupid

[@InductedMist]

Nearly 4 years, I still feel that struggle. Rest easy Sky King.

[@russbeatz7940]

Did he pass away

[@trickytiky7329]

@@russbeatz7940 he crashed his plane into an island killing himself.

[@jacobhosier4568]

@@russbeatz7940 He flew the plane nose first into the ground.

[@ink9426]

@@jacobhosier4568 i think thats a maybe

[@dillardstills9585]

@@ink9426 that means he died

[@nickc7494]

He was able to do that barrel roll because my boy had no fear. Poor guy didn’t take anyone else’s life he wasn’t a selfish kid. I hope god takes care of him in the next life

[@dannyhayward2392]

There ain't no god, ans if there is he would be in purgatory because he took his own life.. He's dead. It's sad. Cold. And final. RIP Rich uou legend.

[@PlanetXtreme]

@@alez1908 the same could be said about you

[@dannyhayward2392]

@@alez1908 There ain't no God. I was playing devil's advocate, and pointing out the contradiction in his comment.

[@Eli-ov8rg]

Alez hello silly goose

[@PlanetXtreme]

@@alez1908 how about this Alez, religion aside, I don't think you should be a hypocrite. You claim you got it all figured out but you just go off a book you think is real. Danny here, thinks nothing is going to be after death, which he also cannot prove, but could be true. Your evidence isn't any better than anything Danny said, no matter what you think. A book is 100% not proof for anything, if you want to get specific, I could just say this random book I read claimed you become a strawberry after you die, it MUST be true.. Right? Case closed. Don't be an ass.

[@harman1967]

This guy probably had the best hour of his life, God bless him, what a way to go, I hope he's up there now with all the rest of those aviation heroes.

[@opanababy]

RIP Rich Seemed like a great guy. And at one point, the freest guy that had ever lived.

[@PrinceJes]

He hijacked a plane. A suicidal man is not free, he was mentally disturbed and you're over here idolizing him. Idiot.

[@PrinceJes]

@Bob Carter Was he free from pain? Free from regret? Free from the law? No. He knew if he landed the plane he would've had years in jail, he either was going to live in jail or die by his own hand. That to me sounds like a restriction, not freedom.

[@PrinceJes]

@Bob Carter Keep thinking that you cornball, he's dead, so much for freedom.

[@flamesquadron]

@@PrinceJes Can we be free of you? Free of your pushing of religious beliefs in other comment sections? I would love that but you just won't leave and let ME be free.

[@PrinceJes]

@@flamesquadron It's sort of part of my identity to semi-evangelize, so probably not. Did you see my comments in this video or other another video?

[@rocketmanfossel1174]

He was clearly depressed at the point where nothing made him reconsider his choices. In my experience when you talk calmly to a depressed person and they start crying, it's a good sign and they will open up about what exactly is bothering them. In this case you can say he was far away from breaking down and that shows how broken he really was

[@greganderson4134]

100% very well said 👏

[@NikolasoGames]

I don't think it was depression though. I think he had a solid reason.

[@iggypopisgod9]

He never claimed to be depressed. Unstable ....yes.

[@jismjacket]

Very astute observation. Thank you for that.

[@mcd5778]

@@andrulifts lol

[@Gngrcpl]

This man is a people pleaser. He’s hurting but wants to make others laugh. It’s a way to hide the pain. People like him hide it well. But years of switching masks and holding it in just becomes too much. Some go on an indefinite bender. Some eat a bullet

[@hellogoodbyeforever]

Yea.... its tough...

[@Gngrcpl]

@@jonny-b4954 yes they do! He went out with a bang. No pun intended

[@penyarol83]

Yes - it comes from having to hide our pain, anger & emotions from our parents, if they can’t accept them - we learn to please our parents first, then everyone else... and we end up suicidally depressed..

[@Gngrcpl]

@Who GAF American Woman? 🤣

[@mperfectlyhue325]

Yes that's me an ppl don't hear or see me...I a tired an think I have to do something drastic

[@suiker1224]

If this guy had some training, he would have been an amazing pilot. Doing all those things without never flying a real plane is crazy

[@myrongaines5542]

He had to had some training. One doesn't simply get into a cockpit and just takeoff.

[@LKO-Ekawami]

Freaking best response so far, you are so correct. You did see the same flying, aerobatic moves that he was pulling off." I was , like." What!!!??? Are you freaking kidding me, this guy is flying like he's a fighter pilot. Then I thought to myself this must be a training exercise. And then you know rest.

[@johnmarksmith1120]

@goldluck Dave Kazkade I think DCS players know just enough to be dangerous to themselves and the public at large.

[@modpodge9099]

@@johnmarksmith1120 lolol probably true

[@tankthearc9875]

mental unstable is a bad fit for it really . responsible for peoples lives

[@Scratchingforcash]

It’s a shame he couldn’t have joined the service and flew for a living. He seems like he was a daredevil at heart and probably would have been a success.

[@neonada.official]

minus the mental trouble, yes.

[@GMfish]

@@neonada.official you sound like the government

[@SP4D3-s69]

If this were the world of Ace Combat 7, I reckon he would’ve had a job ... in the penal squadron

[@TheYongary]

Yeah, we all know the military wants renegade daredevils flying their multi-million dollar machines.

[@-M0LE]

Not more paid murderers

[@Simon_Electric]

It always amazed me how ATC can stay so calm and reassuring. People who work in the airline industry have balls of steel in that is no joke.

[@Nikotinbetyar]

Well they don't want to anger someone flying a plane and have another 911

[@-Seek-17]

​@@Nikotinbetyarwell he was very careful about where he finished the trip so that's great

[@flyingjoed]

When learning to fly, they teach you to "fly the plane". No matter what is going on, "fly the plane". If you lose your composure, you are no better off....fly the plane! Always, stay calm and fly the plane! Those words carry over into so many aspects of our lives. Scuba diving, stay calm and collected. In a fight/argument...stay calm and composed. In a dangerous driving situation...drive the car! I learned to fly 16 years ago. The words, "fly the plane" have been some of the most growth inducing words of my life.

[@TheLtVoss]

@@flyingjoed mhm reminds me of the saying : stay calm if you panic you have already lost..... Your life

[@pimaldaumenungefahr5682]

That makes a lot of sense. I heard the voice recording of the Amsterdam tragedy where a plane crashed into an Appartement building in the early nineties I believe. The pilots sounded so calm even seconds before impact one of them said ‚going down‘ a couple of times in a manner I’ll never forget. No sign of panic at all just doing his job until the end

[@CappuccinoZilla]

Wow this dude is strangely relatable… I am glad he felt like he was alive in his final moments… man does that strike a chord

[@sircarrot4810]

You could tell that he was just done with life and had one thing left on his bucket list. I kinda love this guy

[@twocansams6335]

dumb thing is he could have just saved his money and got his pilots license.

[@beatdown4785]

@@twocansams6335 ???

[@lakeviewcity2226]

@@twocansams6335 The point is he was suiciding he was done with life sadly

[@TheQC92]

@@twocansams6335 lmao small mind doesn’t understand the situation. Sad

[@twocansams6335]

@@TheQC92 Did that comment give you confidence?

[@quxantipe]

"you know how fast you are going?" ... "Minimum wage". Brutals

[@ricardogalindo2988]

"maybe that will turn some gears"... FINISHER

[@SmokeBurp]

When i was living in Seattle I was making 100k and I couldnt afford a house.

[@kellivought4180]

Ugh, still breaks my heart hearing this again today. So many of us are battling the same demons inside. Wish I could've talked to him my. RIP Rich. Now you can fly nonstop.

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

I doubt he's a religious man

[@kellivought4180]

@@Ghostyfrost9688 What does it matter if he is or not? Your point?

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

@@kellivought4180 if he’s not religious he’s not flying anywhere. His flight has ended

[@mysterym444]

He can, this is true. Lol Not ideal but true!

[@animaljustice7774]

He would’ve gone straight to jail if he landed successfully. Probably federal prison. But the kid was certifiably crazy

[@ashton1372]

Nothing else makes me cry like this video does. Rest in Peace Sky King

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Such a badass barrel roll. The pilots who regularly fly that plane we're probably jealous that he got to do that. Glad to see you lived out your dreams, and rest in peace man. Also thank you for exposing another flaw in airport security.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

DS maybe jealous is the wrong word. But I'm sure a pilot or two who flies that model regularly has wondered if it could handle a barrel roll need be. lol.

[@koolman638]

@DS he was suicidal I dont think he was worried about weakening the wings

[@robertfleming9825]

I'm truly surprised that that plane held together when he made that maneuver. I didn't even think it was ABLE to make that move. When it went inverted, I figured it would drop out of the sky.

[@robertfleming9825]

although that would make TOTAL sense, that the wings would fall off and that the plane would break up, why is every report saying Russell intentionally crashed it????

[@swayjaayy5495]

NoNonsenseKnowHow highly doubt this was his dream

[@nicepush2574]

Everything is peachy clean, find the Orca, Rich. RIP. You're a loved person

[@mjc4890]

I love this comment

[@ric.e214]

I absolutely hate to hear this, he definitely gives off a great vibe just with his voice and demeanor. He was obviously finished with life, but I feel so bad because he probably could've used just a little help to turn things around.

[@mpalmer7800]

True

[@howssmith785]

That’s for sure… Just a good guy that has lost he’s way . It’s to bad that couldn’t have talked him down the safe way .

[@JonCollinsMedia]

Almost everyone that kills themselves just needed a little help

[@what6336]

Yeah sounding nice and being a good person is different "BRITISH"

[@MavHunter20XX]

That's the seattle area for you. They fail in mental healthcare. Too many quacks.

[@buc2024]

As a former Horizan Air ramp agent 2015-2019, I can say majority of ramp agents are like this lol hella personable, down to earth and a little wild. I appreciate him advocating for higher wage - they paid us in scraps. RIP to this man.

[@ashtonguillory2179]

The way he said I have a lot of people that love me but they are gonna be disappointed when they find out I did this. The heart that takes to admit....gives me chills to know he knows his existence is going to be over Shortly

[@elonmust7470]

You're a clown.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

It’s the end. There’s nothing to lose there.

[@koltred]

what if he didnt mean to die he was just doing stunts and messed up?

[@zolikingsthorpe7297]

maybe he was talking about committing this planetheft and the forseen conequences...

[@coryCuc]

@@Puppy_Puppington Well duh. Who doesn't know that?

[@shindogoo1899]

I just wanted him to land this, throw the keys to traffic control, high five them and go for a beer.

[@justingonzalez8878]

Literally same man. As illegal and naive this stunt was it also has and underlying and unintentional message to just , do.

[@jackwavius859]

He would be arrested on the spot

[@yabriamigonzalez2727]

Sadly he’d be arrested and lived a long time in jail :(

[@kday3376]

If he would of become a great pilot.

[@farhanhaidir6053]

he do it bro,I believe, now he have better life

[@leviathan7593]

On the anniversary of Sky King, I would like to take a moment for a reminder that we all go through struggles in our lives, silently and kept to ourself out of fear of judgement. Let us support the ones close to us in times of help, and remember that we aren’t alone. Take the small moments of emotional freedom in our lives as a gift of life, for that one day it will end for all of us.

[@jessebaldwin2661]

@B Koz I respectfully disagree. There is life after physical death, but you have to choose to believe in it now, and the one who offers it in order to experience it later.

[@qorekt5169]

@@jessebaldwin2661 There isn't any scientific or physical proof of a life after death, only a possibility. I think we can all agree that if there was an afterlife, Sky King deserves heaven.

[@qorekt5169]

@justsayen c63 Religion only dives into the possibilities of what may lie in the afterlife, but there is no certainty that anything religions believe are true.

[@chuckb8877]

But if you are definitely jack an airplane

[@jackburnell3209]

Well said. I agree 100%.

[@CourtyardPigeon]

The face that he did a loop in such a huge plane without being a pilot is amazing

[@mikeallen5291]

Nah, just give it throttle, pull that yoke back and hope it stays together unless the last part isn't necessary in your mind.

[@toptopics7135]

The fact that he was worried about ruining someone else's day really hit me ..really sad

[@alexanderredler862]

He did. Everyone that he talked to, and everyone that had to deal with the aftermath's day was undeniably ruined.

[@aquaticllamas28]

@@alexanderredler862 Why

[@Rose-pl5jj]

@@aquaticllamas28 cuz he acted like an asshole& risked everyone's life. Could've killed anyone in that crash & destroyed a plane.

[@Rose-pl5jj]

@Rick Sanchez you do

[@Charlies_Factory]

@Rick Sanchez lol bro you care way too much obviously

[@ovinophile]

Bless these professionals for trying to do everything they could to get him down safely.

[@bashkillszombies]

8:38 most replayed - there's hope - people remember.

[@donl1846]

Agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheRealRusDaddy]

Yeah right im a white gu-

[@Interdiction]

Nope they shot him down .And justified too

[@thedoc8876]

@@TheRealRusDaddy they edited it out.

[@jason-pw3hs]

Love how the ATC kept his cool kept talking to him, and didn’t judge him. I got a little giggle when skyking said, “ohhh they probably got anti aircraft” and the ATC gets a little laugh out of it.

[@akali2927]

Timestamp?

[@Subhasree_]

@@akali2927 3:35

[@Tconl]

Ofc they judged him. Guy's a maniac, a depressed one but still. Could have killed a lot of people with a flying plain. But they'd be stupid to do so on air.

[@jinglemyberries866]

@@Tconl did you see his smooth take off? Did you see his aerial maneuvers? This guy could fly... Even the Horizon Air CEO was blown away by his skill: "Beck said the aerial maneuvers were "incredible" and that he "did not know how [Russell] achieved the experience that he did."

[@mostRadude]

He went on his own terms. Not many can say that… enough to make a grown man tear up...he lived the most in those mins than most of us live our entire lives. Fly high brother.

[@soccerlife8912]

I can’t blame him. He truly lived in his final moments. Rest easy and fly high, man.

[@Sivlelvis]

So when he crashed the plane into your families house while your picking up groceries. could you blame him that day? because there wasn't the outside chance of that happening right? I got this right?he's never flown before up there with a big giant plane in doing tricks because he's depressed and he's going to do it until he runs out of gas and hopefully it doesn't happen over top of your house.lets all write folk songs about him. just because he didn't kill anybody, but himself doesn't make it OK he got in that plane, knowing that could happen. I say f&$k him.

[@texasgirl6000]

Wth? I'm sure his wife and kids have a different opinion.

[@soccerlife8912]

@@texasgirl6000 of course they did. But when you don’t want to be here anymore, you don’t want to be here anymore.

[@cristianm7097]

​@@soccerlife8912 When you gotta go, you gotta go.

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Selfish generation..

[@andersdatter7993]

I teared up for this guy when he mentioned the jail time and referenced "for a guy like me". He seems so kind and he cracked me up a lot at how joyful he is

[@personincognito3989]

Joyful? This man is in distress. He is not in touch with reality and what's actually happening. He is not showing any concern for the fact that he is about to crash a plane.

[@wille7319]

@@personincognito3989 Poor judgement of character, my guy. Dude is hurting. And show concern for whom? The ground?

[@dillardstills9585]

@@wille7319 he showed concernfor everyone but himself he had problems that should’ve been dealt with long time ago

[@personincognito3989]

@@wille7319 well, you misunderstood my comment

[@aada19aada81]

Others thinking he was “joyful” is exactly why he’s dead. The man needed help and everyone probably laughed him off because of his lightheartedness.

[@kayleeneubauer]

Did he really laugh and say “I threw up all in this thing?” Bro was wild af

[@Laphin]

It's cuz he was okay with what was coming, which was suicide, but he was gonna have some fun beforehand. At that point.. a bit puke is not gonna bother ya.

[@kx65andyx85rider]

Fr man reminds me of my homies

[@IvanaSantini]

Probably from the cabin pressure

[@working2bselfsufficient724]

@@IvanaSantini lack of pressure yes, he asked how to pressurize because was throwing up.

[@lbowsk]

@@working2bselfsufficient724 Pressurizing the cabin would not have helped with that. He was puking because of the G loading during his aerobatics.

[@Tommy_ZM]

5 years today, still very emotional. RIP Sky King.

[@AJ5]

I come back to this every now and then

[@jeremydiaz4292]

Why am I just finding out about this. Rest In Peace, a man who found freedom in a world without meaning

[@jaedyngage3585]

huh you comin from tiktok too?

[@jrbr549]

The world has meaning. Are you OK?

[@scp--yv1hv]

@@jrbr549 the world does we don't

[@KILLERMEXICAN210]

The media. Now if it was a black person they would say "look at these racist not letting him enjoy himself" or some bs like that.

[@scp--yv1hv]

@@KILLERMEXICAN210 you must want some black ****** but can't get any. Based off the fact you only talk about race

[@francescomurano8038]

Godspeed Richard. Earlier today I was flying solo and I thought of you.

[@exoxy]

Glad you landed safe bud.

[@abeh9177]

Francesco you tried to put yourself in his shoes right?It’s crazy man.

[@clientcomun1958]

@@abeh9177 at least he finished the landing tutorial properly;)

[@abeh9177]

Lol

[@agf7destined424]

❤💜💙

[@LazyEinstein]

This dude is most of us inside. God speed, sir. You deserved better than getting to this point with your mental health. I hope all the best for all those on the line like Rich here. I hope you find the support you need.

[@mysterym444]

There is no such thing as free counseling, I’ve looked. I even showed up at the crazy house and they told me to go to the emergency room. It’s all about money 💰

[@animaljustice7774]

Godspeed to him? He was certifiably crazy!!

[@Ummmmmkay88]

Mmmmmmm no!

[@animaljustice7774]

@@danbrand2455 I understand your point and you make a very good point however we are all responsible for our actions and Rich is not an exception. Remember he could have crashed that plane in a neighborhood or a thickly settled area and killed lots of people. But thank God he didn’t. He was not well in the head. On top of that, stealing a commercial airline would definitely land one in prison.

[@lance8359]

Speak for yourself. Don't speak for me and millions of others. I feel sorry for him but I don't feel sorry for what he did. I tell you what...he just sounds like a lazy sob to me.

[@carbeme33]

When he says “nah I’m a white guy” to answer his question about being hired as a pilot hit different. As a black Mexican female I felt that answer on a different level. No one should feel that way about just living and dreaming to be something. The only challenge a person should have is themselves.

[@krypton7807]

Well I’ll tell ya as a white guy my self white guilt is definitely a issue that’s growing if you are constantly told your evil because your white what do you think that’s going to do to people? It’s definitely not good I’m not a white guilty myself I’m happy being me but for kids getting told this crap it’s going to cause problems

[@Isaac-ug4oi]

@@krypton7807 Men like him remind me why I'll never feel bad about being white. Never let them get you down for who you are.

[@ColbyAzimuth]

I've never met somebody who speaks kindly of men or masculinity, or cared to know the thoughts and feelings, the experiences of a man. Twenty times every day it's all about attacking, denigrating, shaming, and objectifying men, treating them as vending machines. Forget about having friendly personable conversation available in life, ever, no matter how much the man cares, loves, works, speaks, or behaves. I'm sure that theoretically some people are kind and genuinely connective with men, as a real heartfelt person, but in 20 years of searching dozens of communities, I haven't seen it.

[@dhaloh]

@@ColbyAzimuth Then make that community. I see men saying this but they don't put in the work to help their own. I tried to get my male friends to open up and make them feel safe but they never did. A lot of men just think of women as a challenge - someone they could go to bed with which gets old and annoying quick.

[@ColbyAzimuth]

@@dhaloh I've spent more than 2000 hours "making that community". Putting in the work. Every possible effort. Most people would be dead by now, after what I've been through. I'm not concerned with "a lot of men" because that's not who I'd be spending time with. I'm concerned with any human beings who are interested to know each other's lives, what's happening and how it is. At hundreds of community gatherings I observe an incredible amount of indifference and disinterest towards men, simply because of socially habituated androphobia and misandry. Of course it can be overcome, but only with about 5% of people, and with a huge amount of swimming through prejudice and poor expectations. I give up. I'm not being there for people anymore until there's some chance of reciprocity, genuine interest and mutual conversations. *_What have YOU experienced as far as people genuinely asking about a man's thoughts and feelings, cares and experiences, struggles and joys, as though they were a person rather than a predator object or vending machine?_*

[@timmack2415]

If you're going to choose your way to go out, being mindful of others is commendable. It truly sounded like he was enjoying his last few minutes

[@rkgsd]

This is downright eerie. An ordinary baggage handler who somehow had flying skills. He knew what his plan was...one last hurrah before ending it all. I couldn't imagine being as calm as that air traffic controller.

[@Jgjules]

You’re right. He knew what his plan was

[@indridcold8433]

Captain Richard Russell (yes, a pilot, and a captain to me) was suspected of practicing in a simulator for the Bombardier Q400. The reference he made to video games also indicated a realistic flight simulator. I think I will be looking for a Cessna Skymaster 337 home flight simulator. There is one less than a kilometer from home. It only flies about once every other month. This is not an admission of a possible four hour, sunset, flight with no intension to land.

[@Chad-qk1ig]

@@indridcold8433 no one cares

[@indridcold8433]

@@Chad-qk1ig That is the beauty of the situation. Nobody cares. I can do what I want, when I want, with or without the Cessna Skymaster 337.

[@Chad-qk1ig]

@@indridcold8433 Cool dude, you have fun

[@negative42]

"I'm sorry, I hope this isn't ruining your day" What a guy haha

[@firstname405]

"What a guy" capitalism screwed him over but he decoded to play the race card and make catastrophic decisions which cost people a lot of money and potentially many lives.

[@burntham8752]

@@firstname405 hes a hero

[@firstname405]

@@burntham8752 weird way to spell coward

[@burntham8752]

@@firstname405 youre a dumbass if you think i tried to spell coward

[@firstname405]

@@burntham8752 🤡

[@dt_grey4521]

I've lost some friends and even my uncle to suicide. One of them tried but missed his brain and took out both his eyes instead. He was always a fun guy to be around, just goes to show you never know when someone close to you is in pain.

[@fuckyourfeelings3360]

This is incredibly sad. You can hear in his voice the depression. Masking it the best he can with humor. Didn't want to hurt anyone, rip man.

[@josephrobinson5452]

Most people don't even have sense enough to realize that F16 that was following him shot him down. You can see at 8:13 the orange flash of fire when it hit the plane wing. Notice how the video doesn't go pass that point because the government cut that part out. I feel like they did the right thing by shooting him down but refuse to admit it for fear of the public's reaction because of his mental state at the time. I heard the man who made this video speak about that big ball of fire and then he said the plane went down. He didn't realize it was shot down by that F16 that was behind it.

[@12yearssober]

@@josephrobinson5452 Like flight 93

[@FlyBoyBigBlue]

@@josephrobinson5452 A) That’s an F-15 B) The flash you reference is just the strobe beacon on the belly of the Dash 8. That’s also too close of a distance to engage another aircraft without unnecessarily risking your own. C) The wreckage is actually a very good indicator that he definitely flew into the island. Had he been shot down it would have been spread much further. Just by his demeanor, it’d be a good bet to assume he picked a spot out of the way that wouldn’t hurt anyone. He said multiple times he was going to do so.

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

Real Classy Name

[@fuckyourfeelings3360]

@@JohnDoe-xu2vx sorry mother. I didn't mean to disappoint you.