Audio reveals drama in Seattle stolen plane incident

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Dramatic audio reveals conversations between the air traffic controller, pilots and a mechanic who stole a Horizon Air turboprop plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport before crashing it into an area of Puget Sound.
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[@theduden]

"just a broken guy, got a few screws loose.." he knew he was broken and depressed. At least he didn't kill anyone else.

[@KaleidoscopeMagic]

But he said he "never really knew it until now", so it sounds like he was suddenly triggered to go off the deep end . . .

[@mahmudbalazi8328]

RagingR6 umm yeah there were security procedures broken...him towing the aircraft out alone was one of them

[@mike56377]

dudeNigel t

[@clarissadanae7370]

If only cars were as easy to steal as airplanes...

[@PrettyPaintedRecords]

Everyone defending this dude dumb as fuck lolol

[@madrx2]

Dude has the whole 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.

[@cf9844]

100% agree and fat chance.

[@myaimistrue100]

100 % agree with both of you!

[@fascistswan3470]

He wanted to be a pilot, played the flight simulator all the time so much that he could do a barrel roll. But he could never be a pilot in current year because he's not a black woman

[@Demigod_3scrub]

madrx2 So True... Life is Beautiful, Yet Tragic..

[@WA-uq1rh]

madrx2 Sympathizing with a terrorist ? I hope he burns in hell. He could have crashed into a school and killed or injured many innocent people. If he was any other race besides white you’d have a very different reaction.

[@Terbear97236]

God bless that air traffic controller. He did his best. I don't know how he remained so calm in dealing with this horrible situation. I hope he gets recognition for a job well done.

[@aimeelouise9973]

Terbear97236 highly trained they are

[@Pinkraider]

You can hear the worry in his voice closer to the end when he is telling the man about the three buttons to push. So sad really.

[@reynaencantadora1308]

Terbear97236 Amen! 💯💗🇺🇸

[@leannemo7382]

I think you're referring to the pilot that the controller brought on to help Rich land.

[@shanetaylor7581]

They didn’t do much.

[@albertjohnson4670]

"I play video games so I know what I'm doing a little bit"

[@ricky9720]

i died when he said that lmao

[@Djentle-Rain]

Guess you never played an actual simulator

[@Winterfellen]

He wasn't lying

[@itzme2818]

hahahah

[@miaungxisung9071]

Spoken like a real gammer

[@Imissmusicvideos]

"Think I'm gonna try to do a barrel roll.. and if that goes good I'm just gonna nose down and call it a night" wow

[@IDABAYAREA650I]

Steve Etzkorn *He seems like a real chiill dude , sad 😔 RIP*

[@cameronhunter9478]

Eskettitttt

[@cmpondeck33]

IDABAYAREA650I Nah deep down he was probably suffering an in the moment he was happy because he knew it would be his last.

[@dryxbee]

That line would be great in a movie tbh

[@chrischicol]

cmpondeck this is probably the REAL happy him. It's a damn shame it was only brought out at his last moments

[@darial4328]

Props to the air traffic controllers...they did an excellent job. That had to be hard for them.

[@jayrodathome]

Empty Spaces yeah. They were professional the whole way thru. And I don’t doubt for a second if he got with in GS distance of the olympics those f15s would of taken care of business.

[@soulchild2068]

jayrodathome he’s talking about the Olympic Mountains.

[@johnrogers1133]

They did a terrible job. The guy didnt even try and talk him out of it when it was obvious he was going to suicide.

[@johnrogers1133]

@d3u1d4e - Do you need to be? How about just being human and having a conversation with him instead of acting like robots.

[@cordellivy3597]

John Rogers I thought to tell him "Land this plane And you are a hero" This was a staged event. For Russia and white males to contemplate

[@truth7654]

The reason he was so elated was because his pain was coming to an end, one of the warning signs of suicide.

[@TegridyGenetics]

Theo A the guy is a product of how the left has put the fuck on my race. This guy is my hero. To bad they edit out the reason for him doing this

[@mddlclsswrkr8134]

Joseph Branch -- the left had nothing to do with his despair , he had been working for the airline as a mechanic being paid minimum wage , that is the result of the right , he apparently was a very talented individual , but had figured out that in Ronald Reagan's republican world even as a airline mechanic the best he could hope for financially in this life would be just enough money to pay rent on a tiny piece of shit apartment and enough food so he could keep going to work making the rich richer , that's what happens to people that can see how the cards have been stacked against them

[@oratval]

yo keep politics out of this dude I feel like suicide is so stigmatized like if you want to die no one should have the right to stop you cause being forced to live an unhappy life is not fun. I'm just happy for this guy for going out on his own terms cause he doesn't give a fuck anymore and I guess I'm a bit of an anarchist in that sense but he followed that dream everyone is too scared to follow or even talk about openly

[@truth7654]

Joseph Branch Wow, you brought both race AND politics into this in just one sentence, I almost feel you should be rewarded..

[@Iwish4zombies]

Mddlclss Wrkr result of capitalism not the right or left dumbass. Highest efficiency lowest cost is not a political issue.

[@JuniorWA]

"I played video games before, so I know what I'm doing a little bit." Guy has a good sense of humor. Wish he was still here.

[@littlerhino2006]

The best humor comes from the darkest places.

[@user-ny7sg9mz1v]

It's humor, only if he didn't mean it.

[@N0URii]

@@littlerhino2006 damnn... you got that right mate 👌

[@stabarnak9841]

Probably one of the most heartbreaking recordings I've ever heard. He honestly sounds like such a nice guy, and his realization of how this was going to end is emotionally devastating to listen to. Whether it was the result of drugs, mental illness or simply a sudden stress-related emotional collapse, this is someone who should never have had such an untimely death. Normally, I have little time for such public forms of suicide, but I can't get past the fact that, in the 10 minutes of listening to him, I kept wishing it could have somehow ended differently. RIP Richard. My sincere sympathies to your loved ones. A life cut too short.

[@anthonypeck9082]

Totally agree this was something very very different ....hard to explain but extremely sad and in a crazy way brave and carefree Lots of emotions in this one .....wish someone could have been in his world and talked him out of it ....

[@francoisnel5253]

When you feel low brain chemical wise, like suffering in silence from depression, etc. Then working in the environment of places that he flies on simulator must easily become a fascinating escape and potential brain chemical reward temptation, similar to drugs for a person with OCD perhaps.

[@Ozgrade3]

Quite possibly the most distressing aeronautical radio I have heard in my 30 years as a professional pilot. This poor guy needed help, he didn't want to hurt anyone else. The controllers and pilots who were involved in this will be affected for a very long time. An aircraft can be replaced, at the end of the day it's only a piece of metal, but someone ended their life today. It's a shame that people close to him didn't, or wern't able to say some simple words......."are you ok". To the puerile, immature comment makers below, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Grow up!

[@Menemeth369]

Very well spoken my friend...

[@LadyCorax]

You don't steal an airplane if you don't want to hurt people. At best, his intent wasn't specifically harming others.

[@mrtrashcompaktor1540]

he sounded like people i've talked to....I don't think 'are you ok' is always the best thing to say...or at least not those particular words. It is already a cliche that can be used as a form of abuse. Try to be more genuinely interested is my point...but i'm not criticizing you just pointing that out. You have a good weekend anyway you got my supportive upvote :)

[@westendboy87]

Ozgrade3 Australia Agreed, this was really unnerving. ATC handled him the best they could, though. I was impressed with how calmly they handled him while speaking to him. There are small elements of humor that Rich seemed to incorporate into the situation, which only humanizes him more. One thing that did puzzle me was when he mentioned the pressurization of the plane and that he felt light headed: Could hypoxia have begun to affect his judgement when flying at that low of an altitude?

[@nigellambert3067]

I totally agree. It’s distressing to listen to. I feel so sorry for him, and his family. I also think he was a clever guy, to of started, and lifted a Dash 8 Q400 into the air. He sounded a pleasant and decent guy, didn’t want to hurt anyone. Or upset anyone’s day. I wish he’d of landed safely. Thoughts to ATC for been kind, and patient, and professional.

[@ambesa1]

Hahahaha “ I just want you to whisper sweet nothings in my ear.” This dude is a true rebel.

[@jamilitary07]

Bro, that shit was hella funny lol

[@TheCaroline1610]

Was

[@ambesa1]

Myla Starseed agreed!

[@rickybrowne7053]

ambesa1 more like a true dumbshit.... not unlike yourself

[@anthonycope8637]

He reminds me of my uncle he used to say shit like that or sing his own lyrichs to common jingles I instantly thought of him when this guy said that

[@visibleconfusion9894]

What a legend, this was insane this doesn't seem real its totally something from a movie, its sad he killed himself but at least he didn't want to kill anyone else with him or anything he just wanted to take a plane for a joyride then crash, RIP

[@tnix80]

Can we get 5000 subscribers with no videos? Read evola, RIDE THE TIGER

[@danielowens9934]

occams99 no we knew a woman on that plane, they did attack the cabin I forget her name but she was a mixed lady that worked for my mom she had short black hair

[@klanzadumas2962]

It was part of his Master Plan .

[@danielowens9934]

Leeonardo di Enfield she called her family before they did it idiot

[@jasonrentaponga7805]

I think the plane was remote controlled or he got out from what I’ve heard. It was a distraction or message to the cabal

[@GENFX303]

There's a little bit of Richard in all of us. Rest in Peace.

[@MichaelJones-rw1ic]

genfx303 not enough.... not enough

[@rickybrowne7053]

genfx303 not really... maybe you but I’m not a crazy fucking lunatic

[@bobbastion7335]

There's a little bit of Richard all over that damn island.

[@GENFX303]

Ricky Browne - I think it's fair to say that would make you a little bit 'Special' then.

[@damiansconberg4715]

mye webb how miserable of a person do you have to be to call a mentally ill person a moron?

[@johna1186]

“So sorry about this man i hope this doesn’t ruin your day” sounds like a kind soul

[@uschanin3033]

🤡

[@reggin2076]

@@uschanin3033 you got to the wrong part of youtube kiddo go back to watching how to make a grilled cheese 🤡

[@wristocrat]

So stealing an airplane is okay if you’re “aww shucks” about it?

[@wristocrat]

🤡

[@Loots1]

Shut up idiot

[@loca8048]

Something about this guy really touches my heart - that he's given up on life is heartbreaking in my mind. This is a real tragedy.

[@dreday1027]

He was a great guy!!!

[@2snowgirl520]

Lo Ca , me too. He seems like he would be great to know. He appreciated natural beauty and nature. When I die, what I will miss the most is the sights and sounds of nature.

[@SoZ1646]

He sounded like a honest, hard working person, if you listen to the entire recording you can tell he was desperate and sad as he could not get a better paying job in this industry. Remember, it takes a lot to break a person like him. Just by listening to the recording you can tell he was charismatic and full of life. I bet he was great to be around too.

[@katiekat4457]

It’s because he sounds like any other happy guy except he’s not happy.

[@taygray86]

Lo Ca this dude went out on his own terms... yeah... insurance will have to pay for the plane but he didnt hurt anyone else.

[@cqbarnieify]

My heart breaks for his mother, wife, and the rest of his family. My own son took his life at 29 years old, so this really hits me hard. He sounded like such a nice guy. I hope that he is at peace now.

[@dreadedworld8864]

He's in hell with joe Biden's son.

[@raka2958]

sorry for your loss Cheryl. Hope you found strength and are doing ok

[@TheSpecter4567]

By the sound of the guy at least he died doing what he loved. Still sucks he sounds like he had a mental break.

[@OnTheDLum]

​@LoveIsFake my best friend killed himself and I can still remember calling his sister to check in and she was scream crying and was in utter duress because she couldn't figure out what casket her brother would have wanted. it's been 6 years and I still cry about him and remember that situation every couple of months. just because you haven't been hit by something like that doesn't mean this didn't trigger an emotional response in her. or anyone else.

[@lanthanumlanthanium6373]

@@raka2958 You're not sorry, quit virtue signaling.

[@AJDelRose]

He didn't go up there to die, he went up there to live.

[@MrKrumpetz]

The Secret History - Up there to die he did not, up there to live he did.

[@StorminTheOutdoors]

Amen to that AJ... amen to that.

[@RowdiiRyan]

AJ Drose Beautifully put

[@Daedalus294]

*there

[@mikewilson862]

No, pretty sure he went up there to die, because he specifically made that point with words. Stop pretending that this guy is some kind of hero to the masses, he was just a sick dude who died in an entertaining way. It's pathetic how many people are now looking to this guy for life inspiration. The dude killed himself, and destroyed his family forever.

[@sample.text.]

RIP Skyking. Hope the view's nice wherever you are now.

[@SlackR71]

blaise Person I believe he was actually stating that he would get the promotion, realizing that he was white.

[@FallingGalaxy]

He's dead. He's no longer seeing any views at all and there is no reason to think otherwise. Nothing in life has ever shown itself to have an existence for people or animals, after death. He's gone.

[@marcd7332]

FallingGalaxy Dude I’m an atheist but shut the fuck up lmao

[@k5.086]

s a m p l e t e x t Q

[@compactinfinity]

FallingGalaxy nothing in life has ever showed evidence for bon existence e or nothingness in the first place, just by existing out of nowhere is proof that we can come from a perceived nothingness or past existence.

[@MymMars]

his name was Richard Russell. and he was a beautiful bastard.

[@Ozziie415]

Yes Sir!

[@CraZyGiRL5093]

Richard Russell died SKY KING to everyone else out here who has ever felt hanging in there tight by a string!💗

[@randomrecipes5007]

It makes you wonder what led him to do this? He seemed to have been to great places, had great family... I'm in the hardest year of my 31 years on earth... Covid, my best friend, my father died this year from 4 year battle with cancer, watched him deteriorate from my hero, to weak, old man in pain, who couldn't remember me, watched me cry staring at him, and tried to think about it, I think he knew I was crying cause I knew he would die, he looked sad, I love you dad... He died from going into 9-11 to try, and save people, volunteered for 2 weeks I didn't see him cutting steel, and digging... found a firefighter, cried hysterical while hundreds clapped for him... he's a hero... he told me he had to go in when I asked "why dad?" he said cause many people won't go to help, and I have to help our city.... Now after his death (didn't live to see covid) NYC is a ghost town, and riots everywhere burning it down... these people are disgusting to me. I also lost 2 other best friends, my babies essentially.... my pets... been laid off for months, got stitches from injuries twice... have had a bad drinking problem that I'm working on... My girls father passed away recently.... had a huge blow out with 2 of my best friends, haven't been the same with 1, and barely talk to the other.. I mean what else....? Ummm... riots everywhere in the country, fear, terror everywhere... witnessing first hand in NYC.... having to take care of my mother, and brothers who are lost as well from losing my father... It's just by far the worst year of my life... couldn't even go to the movies all year lol... it's hard to cope... but I'll never give up... if I had no one that loved me... Idk... but thinking about hurting those who love me, I could never. I mean I just wonder what this guy was going through cause he seemed really cool, and didn't seem lost... maybe it was from being high from cabin pressure plus euphoric feeling of his inevitable soon to be death? Maybe he took some drugs as well... He seems happy in most photos... Which I know the most depressed people can usually seem the happiest... but man, I wonder what made him snap... he even says "I guess I'm a broken guy, didn't know I til now" or w.e he says... You can hear sympathy from him thinking about his loved ones... What was so hard for him to give up? Was he really smart with massive potential, and wanted to be alive for an hour rather living like a loser for decades? I pray for him, and his family.. I wish I was on the other end of the radio, I'd try to talk sense into him, make him feel like he's special, smart, and cool guy, which he seemed to be... I would ask/beg him not to take his life, even in risk of my job... God bless Sky King. If you interested in checking out my channel I started for my dad... (he always wanted to make "one of those youtube things" he thought I would be great at making videos, and talking about things I love)... and showing support I would really appreciate it, it would make my day... cheers, and god bless everyone, and anyone who took time to read this, it means a lot, and I hope you, and your family stay safe/happy/healthy in these hard times... Cheers.

[@Serendipityonyoutube]

I cried and i didnt even know him. Poor thing. Who hurt him so badly?

[@Serendipityonyoutube]

@@randomrecipes5007 my sister samantha talked of suicide but always seemed so happy and FULL OF LIFE that i just didnt believ she would do it. She was beautiful nice body beautiful face loving heart intelligent fun to be around. And one day she hung herself in the 20 minutes it took for me to get to her house she had hung herself and died. I would have never thought she would do that in real life. She was 22. She had a 2 yr old son who was sleeping in his crib. She was hanging in her front yard when i got there. She was smiling. It devistated me forever and made my life nothing but grief for years and years and i am even crying now. Some people are here for a short time and its like boom they are just gone. Cherish those who need your love but know that your love cant save them when their mind is made up. Its their choice. She wasnt mentally ill. She made a choice and we have to accept it now. Hang un there.

[@UncleNucoa]

Those Air Traffic Controllers and pilots did a great job trying to talk this guy down. You can hear the guy slowly start to lose it and realize he was not coming back. I guess that was the plan to begin with.

[@lenilenape]

Cool under pressure- Northwest style.

[@jtstacey83]

He was clear headed enough to know if he did come back he was going to jail for a long time and chose death over prison.

[@Anonymous-xx2wv]

Agreed, UncleNucoa. One of the few good ones left in this area.

[@essel23fly]

He would have crashed badly even if he tried.

[@devotidchannel]

Actually they did a horrible job.... "I wouldnt mind shooting the shit with you guys..... but all business you know." Dudes asking to talk with someone and they just ignore him for 5 minutes?

[@kaxida]

“I’ve played video games before so I know what I’m doing a little bit” This man was definitely living everyone mans dream. R.I.P Richard

[@kennethdarby8941]

The saddest part is, almost everyone who heard this, would be happy to sit down and have a beer with this dude. R.I.P. Sky King

[@andis9076]

He sounds like a nice guy who doesn't want to hurt anybody but has few screws loose and can't find help to screw it back. He stays calm during this moments and did what he plans to do (barrel roll and call it a night) peacefully. Really sad to hear, rest in peace, Rich !

[@johnsabo4711]

Ya it’s unnearving how calm he was.Ya seemed like a lot of us (friends) over the years, at least 1 point in thier lives. 29 wayyyy to young.

[@dadadruma]

Nice to see Compassion peeking through the blinds here, may give some hope in humanity, Cheers!

[@Kev376]

"I dont wanna hurt no one, I just want you to whisper sweet nothings to me"

[@immyjdt3773]

Andi S he was probably high

[@Spiralbigboy]

Did he die? i dont see anywhere that confirmed it

[@adamthomas1234]

"I think I'm gonna try and do a barrel roll... And if that goes good I'll just go nose down and call it a night.". Wow.

[@martintheiss743]

That's suicide Adam. I would think he would at least be a General Aviator but from the lack of technical know how and the rumors he held the engine at max full I really don't think he understood a thing about post takeoff flying.

[@raptor9926]

That’s sad at some point.. I feel bad for he’s family!!

[@michaeljager986]

Nose down generally refers to the plane pointing straight at the ground and crashing, I believe. If he had said wheels down, that would imply he might mean to try to land.

[@adamthomas1234]

@@martintheiss743 yeah I know, it was the time where he first said it verbally. It was very poignant was all I was pointing out.

[@plana1344]

He totally pulled that roll off. Nailed it! Even the real pilots are impressed. For that I give him an eternal 👍thumbs up👍.

[@alexwithanova7886]

I really wish he landed and got some help. He sounds very happy and wish he got the help he needed.

[@Marquelioo]

He didnt

[@thatperson378]

He was not that is why he crashed it

[@CuB_sTaR]

course he was happy, he just boosted a plane and barrel rolled it. dude was probably buzzin his tits off

[@pHoTyPHoToN]

CuBsTaR listen to the audio, it was premeditated. He never planned on making it out alive

[@CuB_sTaR]

obviously... he played computer games. Everyone knows you crash when you try to land the first few times. I think he was quite aware he wouldn't get a respawn

[@jaayhop]

The fact that he was still calm and nice to the traffic controllers makes me so sad 😔

[@pandaxxgamming2761]

😔

[@ohnono173]

Because when depressed people are about to commit, they are calm and elevated

[@waynemetevia7983]

Am very impressed to say the least at the amazing level of professionalism of the air traffic controller. He remained very calm throughout the entire ordeal. Same thing goes for the other pilots in the area that tried to help. May they all find comfort in the fact that they did everything possible to help this individual.

[@PROVERBS-hl5cj]

Wayne Metevia Very nice

[@slinkydoesit]

The level of calmness is amazing. Hats off to all involved.

[@freelanceopportunist559]

Wayne Metevia Its their job. An air traffic controller is responsible for more lives in a day, than a surgeon would be in a lifetime

[@amdz4696]

Wayne Metevia I dont think he needed to be calmed his already naturaly calm. If anything he kept the air control calm

[@jduff59]

ATC did a remarkable job, and using his name as much as possible. Top professional and I hope this doesn't devastate him.

[@Mike-dr6mk]

Gringo . . . great observation, that guy in ATC tried his best to make it a positive outcome. He probably will carry that day with him for a long time!

[@bamadeadhead]

Idk they seemed a little too smartass to me...pilot definitely made matters worse with his useless humor. Definitely not professional

[@yapgimkwee8842]

I think the world you tubers feels sad with this audio.

[@bxckdoor9113]

“ Just gonna do this barrel roll real quick “

[@susanwarren6547]

Listening to the audio, I smiled at times and I cried at the end..... I think because I can relate. Fly with the wind, Richard.

[@outofthenorm7292]

This is edited after he asked if they'd hire him if he landed it successfully, then he said nah I'm a white guy.

[@anonym0usplatypus]

What happened is so tragic, but the air traffic controllers were real heros and extremely professional. I'm glad we have people like them making sure our skies are safe.

[@chartreux1532]

+Daniel Agramonte I get your sentiment and agree that the ATC was professional and good. But "heroic"? I assume you're american because american media always tells the american people what to label people. I'm glad i, like many Germans learned english from 4th grade on and then started to watch american mainstream media. If i hadn't done that i would still believe "America has the 1st amandment and is the best democracy in the world". Luckily i learned better. Before some pro-Trump and anti-Trump Americans respond to this, let me say: I found Fox News and the likes online to be pure Propaganda during the Obama Administration. I still believe Fox News is Propaganda but since the 2016 election american MSM like "CNN" turned into the same kind of joke that is Fox News, just for the other side. Back to the topic of calling people "heroes" in the USA: The US Media doesn't call people hero because that's what they genuinely believe. No. They do that to help their own Agenda, whether it's Fox News calling absolutely every american veteran "a hero" or CNN calling every british or french police first responder "a hero" when there was another terror attack with countless of dead people. What they do is such an old method, i found it described in journalism speeches on journalism conventions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Those speeches started already in 1857, and it still works obviously. Are first responders brave and great people that deserve respect? Yes. Hyping first responders up and barely focusing on the terrorist nor the victims of the terrorist attack, because you as a media organisation don't want your viewers to start feeling angry about islamic extremists because you fear this will also affect integrated and lawful muslims? N O T O K CNN just did this again the past 2 days regarding the terror attack in London. I counted how often CNN told the viewers how awesome and heroic and fast the London Police Force is since the attack hit "Breaking News" until now. The count is at 83 times. How often did they mention the victims? The count for that is at 21 times. Go figure

[@anonym0usplatypus]

Chartreux first of all thanks for your time to respond. Now I totally get what you're saying and where you're coming from, but I would disagree somewhat. What this mechanic did was highly illegal and could have easily resulted in the deaths of many people. I haven't been in this situation, but I can only imagine how stressful it must've been. But the air traffic controllers kept their cool. They didn't threaten him, berate him or anything. They were just focused on making sure him and no one else died and that he would be able to land the plane safely, nothing else. Doing this under so much pressure is not an easy thing, and I bet many people couldn't do it, but these folks made it look easy. For that I call them heros.

[@chartreux1532]

+Daniel Agramonte We agree then, the ATC were professional and remained relaxed. I'm just a bit careful with labeling everyone doing their job in a fantastic way a "hero". And to be honest, i'm rather frustrated by american media and how often they use "hero" which makes the word lose it's meaning. I'd also never claim i could have been as good as the ATC, as i said it was a great job and he remained relaxed and calm. My problem lies with the US media, who once again focus 99% on the person doing their job (the ATC) without focusing on the victim. It's just frustrating to me since a while. A recent example would be the US Media worshipping that woman who died in Charlottesville, they focused on her death in August 2017 several times each hour from last Thursday to last Wednesday. At the same time the same US media only covered the 87 deaths committed by an islamic terrorist in Nice, France for 2 days after it happened. They also only ONCE mentioned and showed the names an d pictures of the 87 victims. During the anniversary of this terrorist attack that killed 87 people, including over 10 children, these US media channels and papers (CNN, MSNBC, NYT, Washington Post) didn't even mention it once nor did a show about it. But about Charlottesville where one woman died they did hourly coverage of it for over a week one year after it happened. Why do they do that? Because unlike the horrible Nice Terror Attack, American Media can use the death of Heather Heyer to attack US President Donald Trump, which proves that US Media is now 100% about activism and emotions and not about facts anymore, which is upsetting. These same American Media Outlets on TV, Internet and Newspapers often use the "X are heroes" to make watchers/readers focus less on the victims and i find that disgusting

[@internetstress]

Chartreux I agree. Are they not the same (heroes) that allowed someone to hijack a plane? Does everyone forget that someone failed at securing the aircraft?

[@devinrivers5808]

@@internetstress Agreed

[@popanollie1]

rich will forever be doing barrel rolls in the sky, legends never die.

[@jonathna11]

In hell you mean 😂

[@GaHVino]

Sara Shepard you have no idea what this guy was going through. I use to think like you, "a cowardly thing to do..." its bigger than that. I'm sorry to say but theres no helping some people. Like it was a choice....like he could just get over it... shame on you.

[@davidwilson9623]

It's still cowardly and weak. Suicide is born from a weakness, not a strength. It's brave to ask for help and to continue living. Anyone that says different is making the problem worse.

[@MetaMortis21]

popanollie1 he's not a legend...

[@MetaMortis21]

GaHVino shame on you. Who are you? That's their opinion on the matter. Who made you the fucking holder of the moral compass? Get off your pedastal made of shit

[@alyb5666]

10:25 "The sights went by *so* fast.. Gunna have this moment of serenity taking off seeing all these sights.. Alot of pretty stuff, but I think prettier in a different context"

[@brynotar]

There was a man His heart was warm and rich Yet he was broken and tired He needed to scratch an itch He yearned for freedom So he took to the skys Untouchable in the clouds the sky was his kingdom People looked on with jealousy From their shackles on the grounds How can a man be so free No rules to tie him down There was a man His heart was warm and rich He experienced something I can only imagine He was able to scratch that itch For a short while he was in control with wind beneath his wings One man escaped his shackles That is why he is Sky King.

[@curlyfry4470]

very nice

[@aeorterps4316]

❤️

[@TheVanyves28]

Bruh this is so beautiful. Rip my man Rich

[@ApexAZnn]

Beautiful dawg. Rip Sky king

[@crunchwrapsupreme9372]

Nice man

[@JESSEverything]

"I played video games before so I know what I'm doing a little bit." LOL

[@hunterwyatt6881]

JESSEverything Microsoft flight simulator.

[@applesteve004]

Rise up!

[@KellyTaylorGuy]

Grand Theft Auto player???

[@castlev1986]

yep that was the best line.

[@luckyme5478]

that’s classic lol

[@mouseecho87]

Wow. I'm sorry for his family. The air traffic controller and other pilot did really well.

[@briel7904]

That ATC controller deserves a medal!!!!! How did he keep so calm and level-headed in such a situation!!?!! 👏👏👏 The FBI should hire him for hostage negotiations.

[@seanwhite6110]

it's part of the job.

[@briel7904]

@@seanwhite6110 Really? 😑😞 I doubt that they get that kind of training but even if they do, this was an EXEMPLARY job!!! His commendations are more than needed. How many of us don't do our jobs even half-assed? 🤔

[@casadilla111]

I don't know about hostage negotiations, that's very, very different from crisis intervention. But I do hope he gets some sort of recognition.

[@briel7904]

@@casadilla111 It wasn't meant to be taken literally. 😞 Point is....he did an amazing job and definitely deserves recognition! 🖒🖒🖒

[@Designandrew]

I feel bad for him because I'm sure he questions what he could have said to talk Rich down.. he did his best thats for sure and I can't fault him.

[@alanw2687]

if he survived, he would have been a celebrity in federal prison

[@gnem6245]

Alexander Weber Him telling a story a the lunch table everyone surrounding him 😂😂

[@xNamsu]

Thats not a life to be proud of lol

[@MrKrumpetz]

^ More than what many other get...I think that was the whole point to this suicidal episode...so many people out there just wake up everyday and barely crawl through life. NOW THAT is not a life to be proud of.

[@brayhammoralessanchez8148]

Really? And youve done what may I asked jaja

[@sportsguy23]

My brother works for Horizon and was there last night. He said this guy was a perfectly nice guy, didn't seem suicidal, (not that he wasn't) but also that he had been seen very recently watching training videos of how to fly planes. He was an airline ramp agent who was "tow trained", which gives an employee basic knowledge of how to power on and taxi aircraft.

[@fandomguy8025]

Alot of suicidal people don't.

[@spitz_official]

I mean people are naturally good at hiding what hits them the hardest. I was suicidal for like 2 months without my parents finding out I had a plan to hang my self in the forest but it passed and I told my mom she help me with everything. Sorry for getting really deep there

[@FuzioN2006]

NIBBZ I'm glad you didnt do that, you could end up in a logan paul video and no one wants that

[@SteveSmith-fh6br]

This had nothing to do with religion or lack thereof. Stop blaming religion for everything. Having said that, I'm an atheist. Everyone has to find coping mechanisms for getting through life and for some people it's religion and the fantasy of an afterlife. If they aren't hurting anyone in the name of their religion, just leave them alone.

[@lindahaggard6416]

NIBBZ So glad you made it through what must have been horrible for you! I'm a Grandmother and know how precious you young people are!! Bless your heart! God bless you and your caring Mom! You have all your future ahead!! You inspired me that you made it through!

[@garythomson5574]

This is sad to listen to, man. Seemed like a decent guy not wanting to hurt anyone else. R. I. P

[@PCFost]

Great dude, he sounds like the type of dude to drink a cold one with, but sadly he ended his life. I will admit being a live is a pain and happiness is hard to obtain.

[@sethcox3872]

Crack them eggs of wisdom bro

[@PCFost]

Ed Lopez it could be a typo? *Using phone at the time

[@montecristo252]

Fost He needed some drugs in his life, literally.. some weed at least but by sounds of things strong opiates would be a better choice or a mix of the two

[@sailelili2361]

Sounded like a nice guy. Life gets hard man... Very sad. I hope his family finds some peace in the near future. My thoughts are with them. Anyone making jokes are obviously uncomfortable with their own mortality, so if any family or friends of his read them, don’t let it hurt u. RIP

[@alexzabala2154]

Elias Brett no pity, he could have killed people on the ground. Irresponsible idiot , adios jackass

[@thinkcorrectly407]

Alex Zabala , his intentions were to only hurt himself, mental health issues are real, rest in peace dude, no more demons.

[@peterbustin8604]

Yeah, thats cool. We must never forget that ultimately a guy lost his life, probably because no-one noticed or tried to help this poor man. Fuck the plane - its the life that cannot be replaced.

[@YGK-tu8cy]

AATHEISTU Holy hell do you have issues.

[@YGK-tu8cy]

think correctly That doesn't excuse his inconsiderateness. As my grandfather said, "Any man who plans to kill himself should not drag anyone else into his mess."

[@6lemans10]

I feel bad for this guy. We have been lied to from birth on how life works. Once we experience the real world, we are shocked and beaten by life. As men, we must except the fact that life is not fair. Kids (espically boys) need to be trained and tought on how life works. By being realistic about life, we can better ourselves and live life to the fullest. Nobody needs to measure the quality of their lives based solely on money, looks, sex, etc. People are hurting in this country. We need have respect for each other. End of rant.

[@thejames5618]

So true.

[@spacker69]

If you deleted the as men bit this would be fantastic speech. You kinda alienated half your audience there, bud.

[@robp2728]

Seth Packer - he said “as men” to identify the target of his point. The point still effects all readers. Also, one shouldn’t alter their portrayal of a truth in order to captivate an audience. Truth is truth.

[@sunshine74012]

This has nothing to do with whether you’re a man or woman or if life is fair. It’s people like you that make life harder for people like the deceased and myself as well. Just shut up...

[@Nightdare]

While women are set up to be saved and elevated Men are set up to fail and wither

[@meaganmillermm]

Proof that depression doesn't always take the form of crying or anger or anything noticeable sometimes. Sounds like someone just going through a rough time and could've got help. Rest well dude 💖

[@vincedidiana5781]

@Meagan Miller Wow, you’re beautiful.

[@tracymckenna1380]

Are you nuts?? He HIJACKED a plane and flew it over and around SEATTLE.

[@scarysheet]

@@tracymckenna1380 Do you know how to read? Holy shit.

[@noarmsally2628]

@@tracymckenna1380 and although his behavior was reckless & dangerous, he clearly had no intent to harm others. His intent is evident by the fact that he made it clear multiple times that he didn't want to "mess something up", as well as him choosing to crash on an uninhabited island.

[@SrChalice]

You wanna help people? Stand together and burn down these tyrannical governments and systems in place. So many of us and so little of them but no one will stand in solidarity to destroy this hell. In 2021 we could've taken the world back instead these cowards all got boosted. Even worse, they inject their children with such garbage.

[@bigal3940]

Really sad to hear this. "I'm gonna do a barrel roll and then a nose down and call it a night" Perhaps his bad time in life should have been noticed before this incident by his family, friends and co-workers. Respect to the Air Traffic Controller,.

[@ukan.536]

Why didn't you notice it?

[@bigal3940]

@@ukan.536 I didn't know him

[@Debscreations21]

Who said it wasn’t?

[@bigal3940]

@@Debscreations21 Then if it was noticed, they really didn't help!

[@GeekFurious]

Sounds like a guy suffering severe depression whose anxiety drove him to do an irrational thing... America still doesn't take this seriously enough.

[@Native722]

I guarantee you, this guy was on antidepressants that caused him to do this!!!

[@stephenkosman6963]

Interesting suggestion. He does seem to have lots of "squirrel"/distraction moments, and seemed fairly upbeat most of the time.

[@Fcreceptor]

Oh Jesus. We provide as many resources as we can for mental health. What exactly do you propose America do? 🙄

[@slayden2229]

audio is edited he mentioned theres no jobs for white guys when he asks about a job

[@jtstacey83]

Maybe that's why antidepressants and anxiety medication is abused so heavily in the US. It's abused so much now they want to raise the scheduling on it and place it equal to opioids. I think it's because Americans just want something that makes them feel normal again and for once relaxed and not sad. People say think happy thoughts but how many happy thoughts can you really think when you did everything you were told to do as a kid and nothing came from it. You followed the rules and played the game the right way but still ended up broke living pay check to pay check stressing about bills, family, and one accident away from the streets.

[@aikonatsumi5611]

Funny how they edited out the part where he talks about being stereotyped at his job because he's white. Whoever is in control of editing this was worried !

[@KPX-nl4nt]

Aiko Natsumi That because the Mercury News suffers from a mental disorder known as “white guilt”.

[@barrkorrd27]

because god forbid a media outlet report a man having racist conversation (feeling entitled, as if there is such thing as "reverse racism" where he is being "discriminated" against by job hiring? lolololol)

[@vinny5638]

+J K A white mans observation of in-world stereotypes isn't racism OR reverse racism you brainless lemming, its an analysis of reality.

[@barrkorrd27]

Vinny im glad you call me a brainless lemming because your comment really makes me wish I was one lol

[@mr.strugglesnuggle6668]

J K There's no such a thing as reverse racism, just racism. And yes, people of all races can be targets of it. Just because people of one race did racist shit centuries ago it doesn't magically mean that their descendants are now free game.

[@bperry573]

That was sad to listen to He sounded like every other person I know When he was describing how beautiful "the Olympia's" were, it sounded like a metaphor for life... How he said that he thought he was going to have a moment of realization, but everything passed by so fast, and he missed it Damn dude Props on the barrel roll

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

Cant help but love this guy. Sounds like someone with a big heart who meant well and didn't want to hurt anyone. He had a great flight for an hour - hope he was able to find a break in his pain if even for a little while. Rest in peace Captain Richard.

[@civedm]

Damn dude you gonna make me cry bro. I felt the same listening to him talk. I felt bad for him the whole time. I felt like he had lost hope.

[@Callsigncharlie100]

too bad. He sounds like he had a great personality. Sometimes life gets tough though. RIP Richard Russell aka beebo Russell

[@stryker5055]

6:11 You guys cut out his quote. He actually says, “Yeah right....I’m a white guy.”

[@chad4452]

wow, they actually did edit it out.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

"The Sun" plays it. Look for their video.

[@oOdOdY75Oo]

Air traffic controller : "Just flying the plane around, You feel comfortable with that ?" Pilot : " Hell Yeah it's a blast man, I've played video games before, so a ahhh, I know what I'm doing a little bit " This guy is a G man..... Sad and tragic ending, he seemed like a decent human being putting on a show for everyone before he goes. And bless that air traffic controller for being so patient and understanding with the dude...

[@bamadeadhead]

oOdOdY 75Oo that’s pathetic man. This asshole affected that air traffic controller VERY negatively I would imagine.

[@oOdOdY75Oo]

@@bamadeadhead ok, and? Where did I say it didn't affect the air traffic controller?

[@bamadeadhead]

oOdOdY 75Oo seems like I was combing TWO dumbass comments👍🏼👍🏼 my bad. But he definitely was not a G. If G is for Goofball then yes he definitively was that.

[@oOdOdY75Oo]

@@bamadeadhead a G could mean someone with balls. Then dude had balls whether you like it or not, also a G because he was able to pull off stunts with an airplane that even pros find hard to pull off with those types of planes and this guy wasn't near pro, he was a rookie. In those terms, I stand by the fact he is a G.

[@JT-il1uk]

oOdOdY 75Oo he is definitely a G. He flew a fucking plane with no training

[@Iris.ChaoticEvil]

See you space cowboy...

[@jacobmortimore]

you're gonna carry that weight *Bang*

[@ellybean5868]

My son had that tattooed on his arm. He passed away at age 26

[@rocco4498]

He just wanted to touch the sky one time before he died. Godspeed Rich the airplane mechanic. Hope you're in a better place now.

[@jjmarvin1206]

rocco There is no better place. It's all bullshit. We are allowed to suffer here, therefore, the next life will be suffering.

[@oOdOdY75Oo]

He sounds like someone I would have loved to buy a beer for.

[@hp_overload]

oOdOdY 75Oo hahaha so true man

[@Mike-dr6mk]

or just be able to count among your close friends!

[@donesy125]

Just because he sounds like a good guy doesn’t mean he’s not a total whacko psychopath nut job

[@Jetpusher]

Go look at his blog dude this guy was hella normal.

[@jed_w]

smash5760 thanks mate, did not know he had a blog. Had great intrest in learning, and It seems he had things all planned out for his future with his wife. Very sad story this one. richardrussellsite.wordpress.com/

[@bigbb420]

"He's played, video games before" LMFAO

[@bigbb420]

nick castellani I have a simulator. I know how much it costs etc. I laughed because ANYONE knowing this wasn't the real coNvo? Taking Gs in like a pro. It was a joke. Kind of like anyone believing this is the real story. Hahaha they cut out, "Yeaah Rigght, {[I'm white]}" .. So why'd they cut that out?

[@bigbb420]

nick castellani a) there are some video games that are HELLA real and very close, BUT not a simulator that was $12,900. Him saying I've played some games before is what I thought was funny in a sad situation.. He had more Hrs in a flight simulator or real plane than anyone is reporting on, which leads me to beLIEve the MSM have duped us again.

[@sandpapergaming2517]

bigbb420 wtf is the point of the comma in the middle of that sentence

[@mattikeller1781]

@@sandpapergaming2517 the whole sentence is BS

[@Winterfellen]

Well he did successfully take off and do barrel rolls and shit.

[@rosssmith9941]

Well done to the air traffic control unit for being so calm and professional they were in a horrible situation and they did the best they could. So sad.

[@キキミミシュウ]

What the hell you guys deleted the part he talked about being a white guy.Too controversial?????

[@Sircliffe]

www.liveleak.com/view?t=xwZv_1533979248

[@nancykaufmann3993]

There are other parts edited too, like the part where he said I hadn't really planned on landing....I haven't heard any of the transcripts play the whole thing, they're all missing one part or another

[@shibainuman2811]

The edit was done for political correctness...FAKE NEWS!!! The man took his life...but lets not offend anyone. The media sucks!!!

[@icemachine79]

+Southern Fun The recordings aren't being suppressed. Why are you guys so desperate for the media to make this guy sound even _worse?_ Because that's all it would achieve.

[@stax8761]

people are going to start blaming video games for everything again...

[@ohger1]

Video games have no effect on 99.99 percent of the population. It's the .001 percent we have to worry about. In a country of 350 million...

[@turkish8969]

yeah, and its going to be equally retarded. he clearly knew how to fly that plane, and sure as hell didnt learn it from videogames.

[@441meatloaf]

Anthony you'd be surpised how accurate video games can be when it comes to simulators. There are several flight simulator and mods that makes pretty accurate checklist and flight procedures.

[@DrewDienno]

“Damn vidya games.” Hank Hill

[@stefandwoodham]

Nick Wilkie he went out happy!! No shooting people or hurting others! Insurance will pay for the plane

[@Joe-dp1ci]

11:12 ‘I’m just gonna do this barrel roll real quick’ phahahah I’m dead

[@IDABAYAREA650I]

RustyPotatoess *He said it so chill 😂, RIP 😔*

[@skabxx]

no, hes dead

[@loopy7057]

That part was the funniest part. It's like he says it as though it was a necessity 😂😂

[@michaelphillips5802]

Bryce Guzman damnit Bryce I was gonna say that

[@GG-rg9fs]

My thoughts exactly

[@IMKARMA69]

He didn't even blink in the face of death, this man could have been the greatest air force pilot ever known. Rip to the Sky king

[@calebjaymes9710]

Good thought

[@tyvekhomewrap9164]

No

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

He was playing a video game, he just respawned.

[@-GoldenSTAR-]

Most likely he was happy his pain was coming to an end, as this was most likely a suicide

[@Screwby_Jones6200]

No this man was not a hero my Brothers in Arms are Heroes not this suicide who could have taken lives other than himself everyone was just lucky as he was he knew what he was somewhat doing and he was not to messed up in the head to take other peoples lives but i am guessing that matter to most of you people because you are so bored with your lives you praise a mental case but that is Typical in America.im glad i don't have to lay my life for Retards

[@dirtrusty7228]

Heavily edited BULLSHIT. Release the entire recording.

[@DAC710]

Exactly. Unreadacted Audio.🙄

[@snazzyhusky8963]

This is so sad. I honestly felt bad for him as he seems to be a pretty genuine guy. Maan... this dude has probably been through a lot. Rest in peace mah dude. I hope you have found your inner peace.

[@moeynola6747]

My fking HERO..he went out on his own terms without harming any ONE...Sir, May you RIP.

[@jasongamer8649]

moey nolala Yeah, great he didn't kill anyone else, but he still destroyed someone else's property and committed suicide, the opposite of a hero. Tragic that he was not able get help.

[@leftfootrightshoe8824]

moey nolala, right? A view of the the mountains and "do a barrel roll and then call it a night!". Flying an aircraft! Going out on his terms, definitely!

[@Wooperjr]

Leftfootrightshoe i wanna die in a Lamborghini.. So i am just gonna go steal one and then hope i dont kill anyone. I dont have a driving licence, but i played Forza before so it will probably be fine... Sound good?

[@aquax-690]

Samuel Duggan yea

[@HolyWisdom93]

Jason Gamer Perhaps if he stole a small plane from an individual but these megacorps can fuck off.

[@KefirTView]

" This is probably like jail time for life, eh? " - A momentary contemplation and desire to want to continue living. Short lived. You've got complete peace now, Maverick. =)

[@del5606]

The controller is so calm

[@estusflask982]

it's his job to stay calm

[@aimeelouise9973]

Highly trained!!

[@UltraGaivalas]

that's professenelizm

[@farche2]

I'm sure we'll hear from or about him from the controllers' union.

[@aikonatsumi5611]

You expect the traffic controlman to be like OMG WTF THIS IS NUTS BRO! Lol People who spend too much time on the internet are funny

[@hansolo1935]

"I'm gonna do a barrel roll quick."

[@antdx316]

Need to make it part of a soundboard or something.

[@roberthooten4652]

Han Solo Just google do a barrel roll

[@hansolo1935]

Robert Hooten haaaa... awesome. Didn't know about it. Thanks!

[@OutSideTheBoxFormat]

RIP "Barrel Roll" Rich.

[@almightyantichrist]

He lived more in those final minutes than most do in a lifetime...

[@cf9844]

He sat in a cockpit. That's not living. You like movies with gladiators?

[@bamadeadhead]

Not really man👎🏼😫👎🏼 he said it all passed by too quickly. So I’d disagree with you, he was let down...

[@HughJorgan1]

Kevin Winne,...Surely you can't be serious.

[@caseyplooy1696]

Almighty Antichrist ..........words from a douchebag who has no life.

[@norcalroamer5774]

You ever been to a Turkish prison?

[@040119863842]

Man, I can’t help but really like this dude! If you’re going to end your life, no better way to do it. He could have gone a bitch route like many and shot some school or music venue up, but decided to go out like a gentleman, keeping others in mind.

[@rickybrowne7053]

Amber Thompson maybe you can’t not like him, but I sure as hell can! Dumbass bitch

[@tnix80]

RIDE THE TIGER

[@lsx_moe]

"You think this thing will do a barrell roll?" -Legend

[@littlerhino2006]

He wanted to do a backwards loop, that would have been badass. A barrel roll is fairly simple.

[@michaelcorleone6665]

HIS LAST WISH WAS TO BE ABLE TO FLY A REAL PLANE ✈ R.I.P RICH 🥂

[@94nolo]

Was his last wish also to crash a multimillion dollar airplane?

[@nolagirl7082]

can you see me No! No! He’s good! He has played video games before, so he’s good😂😂

[@daniellee100]

N O L A N M I L N E S Yeah pretty much. He wanted to suicide but not the old fashioned shoot or hang yourself technique, this guy is an innovator if you ask me! A more glorious of a death in my eyes. AND he didn't hurt a single person doing it.

[@michaelcorleone6665]

mike hunt you are right on point 👍

[@iAmIronMan0605]

Rest in Planes Richie

[@markmathews6876]

white male on minimum wage has had enough,there are a lot feeling for you old mate . RIP

[@myjeanification]

Mark Mathews I've never heard of an airplane mechanic making minimum wage

[@KPX-nl4nt]

Kathleen Biederstadt As a former aircraft mechanic I can assure you that they aren’t exactly knocking down the “big bucks”.

[@SC68170]

Mark Mathews Not possible. White Privilege, remember? Lol

[@edgatti7641]

Airplane mechanics don’t make anywhere close to minimum wage. Starting wage is 17 hourly fresh out of amp school

[@andrewjenkinson8948]

What does the colour of his skin have to do with anything?

[@JMCrumpton]

Never trust "Edited for brevity and clarity."

[@rickybrowne7053]

Shut you bitch ass up

[@Markle2k]

There are at least five copies of the full ATC audio from the moment he was spotted on the taxiway until well after he crashed. It's over an hour and filled with communications with other aircraft at SEA-TAC. You'll find yourself grateful for the editing for brevity after 20 minutes.

[@tatetyler]

Ricky Browne AQ

[@Wooperjr]

All you conspiracy nuts seems to have a total ignorance to the fact that most people don't want ro hear the whole story... They jhst want the highlights.

[@theblackpage4841]

'I'm gonna do this barrel roll real quick' lmaooo

[@brianb5771]

This is extremely sad and heart breaking. Especially when he says he's just a "broken guy". No one should believe their unfixable. He needed to speak to someone. Please if you know anyone with depression listen to them and suggest a therapist if necessary, it could save a life.

[@cutelittledoll]

Brian b agree completely. No one is unfixable.

[@RaneBane]

Brian b There is no help for some. Stop pushing that. You go to the hospital with a personality disorder and they tell you its bi polar or something they can throw a pill at and make a dime. Some people try to get help , he sounds like hes exhausted from trying and has given up .

[@CaecoAequitas1]

or others turn to any drug that gives them an escape from that pain. and lots of things can be drugs in this life

[@brianb5771]

@@RaneBane I'm not saying shoving pills down peoples throat is the anwser. I'm just saying its best to speak to someone and it can help alot, thats just a proven fact. It wont help 100% of the time but its worth a shot.

[@RaneBane]

Brian b the reality is that "help" is a pill. So many people try to get help but the real help is too expensive.

[@Legend813a]

Best quote: "Naaa... I'm a white guy."

[@cf9844]

Time stamp?

[@PaintPlastic]

Kevin Winne it's edited out. It's right after he says 'yeah right' in the full version.

[@cf9844]

Link?

[@cf9844]

That's not exactly an unedited version.

[@tacfitchannel]

This is heavily edited. That's why the conversation sounds so unnatural and he goes from holding back tears to laughing in a split second.

[@capdink]

Poor guy. Sorry for his family.

[@cedpage1]

If you ever played Microsoft Flight Simulator the controls are the same. I'm sure thats what he was playing

[@muk420425]

God bless you brother. I get it my man, I get it. Rest in peace. Also God bless the air traffic controller. You are the hero in this. You truly sounded like you were trying to help this young man. So sad. Again I get it though.

[@rockforester7908]

I get it, too.

[@heatherraworth8549]

Aww, he mentions the mama orca ❤

[@IkeTurnerDickHair]

my favorite part

[@laurasanchez7105]

"Hey pilot guy, could this thing do a backflip you think?" OMG HHAHAHA

[@DanielLopez-up6os]

He probably played some FSX.

[@ohbogey]

I wish he had continued playing FSX

[@everettknight8201]

FSX I played that for so many years well i know how to fly a plane then

[@Robnoxious77]

except FSX crashes more often.

[@DanielLopez-up6os]

Robnoxious77 Well it does it once a flight as well.

[@JaskanFactor]

he wount have crashed if he FSX, FSX is harder than real flying

[@chriscr21]

Sad that he didn't talk with his Friends ad family, but he went out with honor, he didn't hurt anyone else and was a polite man to the pilots and controllers the entire time. RIP Sir, thank for not putting others in harms way.

[@rhoadnaroahs]

The guys on the ground are exceptional. Very professional. Outstanding job handling this crazy situation.

[@frankholland9920]

My man was playing gta too much but rip he seemed like a genuine guy I feel sorry for him but he had a great demeanor must've had a huge amount of friends prayers to them too

[@glenturney4750]

Frank Holland: More like he's resting in pieces.

[@austin9845]

Glen Turney that's not cool. Have some respect

[@glenturney4750]

Austin: I have more respect for the owners of the plane this asshole stole from and destroyed. Maybe he should've given you that last ride when he took off for the last time? Have a shitty day. 😁

[@frankholland9920]

Glen Turney cool it a Lil my man was having issues , didn't even try to kill anyone , you don't know what he was going thru

[@car_lov3r]

@@glenturney4750 tbh you sound like more of an asshole than the guy who stole the plane Also don't speak ill of the dead, that's not cool

[@peterturley2960]

I sincerely hope that you are in a better place now brother, away from this totally vile, evil and insidious world! X

[@mikehensley]

Peter Turley - if the world were totally vile, evil and insidious there would be no reason for you to make such a statement. We’d all be used to it and expect it. The world is a wonderful, beautiful place infected with the vile, the evil, and the insidious. There’s a difference.

[@jjmarvin1206]

Mike Hensley This world is evil, pointless, and worthless.

[@hp_overload]

Mike Hensley You’re right keep thinking the way you do yes there’s bad people but life can be amazing more often than not

[@jjmarvin1206]

hp_overload Hahahahaha

[@floridaboy3213]

"I just want you to whisper sweet nothings in my ear"

[@antonijestanisa8565]

They edited out the part "nah I'm a white guy" after asking if Alaska would give him a job

[@clasifi1]

You can listen to the uncensored version here: www.liveleak.com/view?t=xwZv_1533979248 Fastforward to 2:41

[@kmahrc7707]

clasifi1 Just a lot of clips, not really a fluid chain of conversation so it's unusable and left up to assumptions.

[@2snowgirl520]

A G , and he’s right about that!

[@clasifi1]

@KimA C true but that's what i had a the time. Someone posted the full version but i didn't look for the link

[@moweems5802]

who gets jobs in Alaska then, Eskimos? Not a lot of blacks or Hispanics there last I heard.

[@n.s4490]

RIP Rich. Mechanic. Pilot. Legend.

[@caseyplooy1696]

Millennial, idiot, fuckhead

[@mr.strugglesnuggle6668]

Casey Plooy You sound like a salty zoomer

[@caseyplooy1696]

.......and you sound like a millennial, idiot, fuckhead

[@SlightlyInactive]

Casey Plooy you sound like a liberal, millennial, fuckhead

[@bradenwelch1967]

Casey Plooy dude you are shitting on everyone comment.... If you don't like it fuck off. I'm not a millennial and I love how this guy is living, sucks he died. It's a big company so who cares if they lose a plane. Doesn't effect me. Call down and smoke done bud or something

[@GnarlyBroMr]

RIP Skyking

[@sheilakissick9499]

CAPTAIN YES HE WAS SKY KING MY FAVORITE SHOW AS A CHILD IN THE 50S.

[@deadeyeodinson966]

“I’m just gonna do this barrel role real quick” Sense of humor until the end. Terrible loss of personality and life.

[@lukebrost2254]

Saw this from my backyard, crazy and sad

[@bigpapi1184]

Luke Brost do you think they shot it down ? Or did he really crash himself ?

[@martintheiss743]

Hey Luke I don't want to be mean to you but that had to have been a sight to see from the islands. I am sure it would have been horrifying to see a plane like that towing F-15s. As for the ground observers, I am sure it was true horror due to where you are in the flight paths.

[@oOdOdY75Oo]

@@bigpapi1184 it's suspicious to say the least..... Something doesn't add up. He sounded happy go lucky and excited for flying a plane, why would he kill himself?

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Luke Brost Wow! Fortunate he didn’t ditch in your neighborhood.

[@TenlyMuz]

oOdOdY 75Oo life in prison...

[@josephslichter4437]

"Can I get a job?" ...."yeah right im white" ***edited out***

[@SoTaSpEaK]

Joseph Slichter yes that will be erased from the records. Anyone who mentions it will potentially end up “committing suicide”. Double tap back of the head. 😉

[@adolfgoebbels4735]

He probably missed out on an opportunity due to affirmative action. Happens all the time. I'm guessing he told them where they edited it. It's white privilege at work, we have the privilege to need higher grades to get into college as well as more requirements to get a job and/or a promotion.

[@mikestone8461]

didnt you know that you are not allowed to offend brown people by stating facts adolf? this is the current year remember

[@adolfgoebbels4735]

mike dike My condolences, must suck to have a president that calls for violence against whites. But hey, obama recently did a speech there in honor of former terrorist mandela. So i guess everything's peachy.

[@ricearony9723]

Nah just made me cringe

[@pixamite1]

This was a bizarre and sad situation. The controllers and pilots assisting the guy did a super job. I feel for his family and friends. Really sad.

[@Ms_Chrys]

pixamite1 agree the controllers were very professional

[@dragster40]

That was one very broken man, feel really sorry for the guy. Difficult to listen to the bit where he says he has had enough and is hoping he would crash after the barrel roll.. Joy and sorrow in one sentence.

[@emjay032516]

Broken is an understatement. 😞 It seems that, for whatever reason, he had had enough of this life. In many aspects, I cannot say I blame him. The whole situation is heartbreaking.

[@AnDreasDondo]

Don’t worry, he’ll just respawn at the hospital

[@danman9806]

EmperorOso this guy died, it’s not very funny

[@spikespiegel751]

WASTED!

[@chadbillings8375]

😂😂😂 Too soon bruh too soon

[@BigKeithDog]

Dany Zinati Chamoun I agree with the others, it's pretty funny. If he had been killed by somebody else or in an accident, it wouldn't be funny, since he meant to do it, the comment is indeed funny.

[@Minecraftpe5]

Dany Zinati Chamoun, Rich seems like the type of guy who would laugh at this joke. Stop being so salty.

[@susannaCdonovan23]

This poor soul lost his mind. Too sad. He was a mechanic playing Jerry Lewis, except this one didn't turn out fine. RIP you crazy dude.

[@robgoren8628]

Died flying high above this hell, having the time of his life, and destroyed a $32 million plane in the process. Fantastic. A tip of the hat to you, sir. If only he'd crashed it into one of Betsy Devos' yachts ... but no one's perfect.

[@azairencerobinson7600]

Robgoren I don’t think he could make it his fuel was going down quick

[@tjsluxmeachristus1936]

So Sad, i feel for his mother this will break her heart

[@extraordinaaron]

Can't she just be happy he isn't suffering anymore?

[@manwithoutacountry]

Wazo You don't know Moms, do you?

[@daytripper1023]

Amber Greene you’re a shit mom.

[@EnochianBorg]

This breaks my heart.

[@danzbutrfly]

I know...poor mother....so heartbreaking.