DON'T WATCH THIS before your next flight...

[@jeffstreck]

Here's what I appreciate most about you, MrBallen: You convey human stories with empathy, and respect for the people involved. You're not the typical greedy-eyed, money-grubbing sociopath with a serious case of terminal schadenfreude. You honor these people's stories. Thank you.

[@AS-lg4yf]

Yeah some come off as sadistic when they tell these stories. Even the news has a way of reporting these things with fake empathy but he genuinely talks about it like he knew the people involved personally.

[@peshadowbird7320]

I' m a little confused right now.... I knew, that a few german words (like Kindergarten for example) are adapted in the english language. But "Schadenfreude"? Really? I'm seriously asking if there's no word in english for it? And - by the way- what does it tell about us germans (scratch my head) Bc. "Schadenfreude" is the worst type of joy someone could have..🙄

[@jeffstreck]

@@peshadowbird7320 I used the German because there's really nothing similar in English. I'm not particularly well-read or anything, I learned the word from Avenue Q. I think sometimes, schadenfreude has a place, even a healing quality. When appropriate, of course.

[@disvet-1ad291]

@@jeffstreck Epicaricacy - EPICARICACY, noun: Deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others.

[@disvet-1ad291]

@@jeffstreck If there was one Broadway show I would see over and over it it’s Avenue Q!

[@arcticfoxairsoft1219]

I knew Jennifer Riodern well. One of her sons was on my baseball team, and we still see each other every day . She was a great lady, and she always gave us drinks and snacks after a game. Thank you for being so empathetic and understanding with this story

[@CHlEFFIN]

😢❤️🙏🏼

[@WowJustWow37]

🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@sharondianneb]

God rest her soul 🙏🏼🦋

[@HappySunshineDay]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Jennifer sounds like an amazing person. I'm glad you still see her son every day. He needs good friends like you.

[@imthebest7290]

🧢

[@0r0r0]

Sobbing. Especially when Holly put her hand on Jennifer's back and the lady put her hand on Holly's back. And the two men pulling her in, risking their own safety. This is humanity at its finest. RIP Jennifer.

[@nickyv3569]

That part made me tear up too. Reminds me that there are still good humans out there. .Its more rare than people think

[@ohaiClemmy]

Same 🥺

[@guswatson7959]

Same here. It was so incredibly tragic and also showed a beautiful human moment ❤️

[@frame-perfectadskip9159]

Almost got me when the two men risked their own safety to pull her out, knowing she could already be dead and they could be next.

[@Craigthedingledingbat]

Theres a song thats goes something like:"immmm high as kkiiiitte annd feeelingg sooo grreeeaaat"

[@9shannan3]

She didn’t want to bother people so she switched seats. Hollie’s consideration of others literally saved her life.

[@jxdvidz9914]

In another perspective her consideration of others got someone killed. Two kinds of people lol

[@tiffanytaylor6593]

Man that was a spoiler seeing this before I even heard the beginning of the video.

[@cornbreadjr.2728]

@@tiffanytaylor6593 that's why you should avoid comments until the end

[@RecklessGenesis]

@@cornbreadjr.2728 Or don't post this shit

[@maebandy]

I'm going to guess Hollie's survival of a tough childhood saved her.

[@hollyjohnson2894]

Nice job. Jennifer was a dear friend of mine. Our kids went to school together and we sat on a board of directors together for a number of years. Jennifer had the biggest heart, the brightest smile and she touched the hearts of everyone she met. Her loss was very hard on our community here in Albuquerque. Thank you for sharing both her and Hollie's stories. An interesting piece of information that also gets overlooked is that because Jennifer's seatbelt held her in place it potentially saved the life of the middle passenger as well as allowed Jennifer's family to lay her body to rest and say goodbye.

[@andi5906]

Truly a contagious smile if ever I saw one! No one could smile like that unless they had a beautiful, happy soul. Also, those are really interesting things you pointed out - thanks for sharing xx

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Hi. I thought that as I listened and was going to say thank God there wasn't a family with 2 kids there....

[@hj_muaheatherjane8795]

God truly had a hand in Hollie’s role of this sad event.

[@bm-ww8kb]

@@hj_muaheatherjane8795 jennifers too. what a guy eh

[@wildflower1397]

So sorry for your loss. It must feel surreal to come across this story in the media and online. Keep her smile in your heart. 🕊❤️

[@Mocharocks9966]

Let’s not forget to give props to the pilot who was able to land that plane safely . Holly was so heroic and thank God she saved the young girl . I cried like a baby when you said they touched each other’s backs … such a beautiful thing that occurred in that horrific situation

[@ashleyciprich8881]

I cried at the same point. It's the human compassion that we all hope to have and share with others.

[@ladyalibat6564]

This one was truly heartbreaking. When he said that they put their hands on each other to say "you're not alone; we may not be able to do anything but you are not alone", it made me cry, too. What a beautiful moment of the human experience in the middle of such a terrible tragedy 💜.

[@scrappydoo7887]

"props"...... To a plane pilot 😂 Were you being punny?

[@lamppuu1]

Exactly, what a pro pilot! Rip to Jennifer.. what a horrible way to die..

[@rykersmimi]

Yeah, thats where I lost it also....

[@Rumorady]

I read Jennifer had a husband and two children and she was on her way back home to Albuquerque. She was a wonderful person. May Jennifer rest in peace. My condolences to her family.

[@vincenttapia2105]

Yes I live in Albuquerque and that’s what our local news was saying

[@crwnofenlightenment]

This my second time seeing something regarding Albuquerque on Mr. Ballen’s Channel. It’s getting too close to home.

[@justinparkerthewildwolf6394]

Omg that's awful poor Jennifer and her family

[@BloodLust225]

May she rest in peace not piece my friend those two words have very different meaning

[@Em-mv9tv]

Jesus loves you

[@catherinegilbert8360]

I’m so sorry for the horrific loss of Jennifer. I can’t imagine how scary that must have been. Thank goodness for people like Hollie, the gentleman that recovered her body, and the woman who initiated CPR.

[@youngspaghettii]

I was glad to hear she died of blunt force trauma and not suffocation or ruptured organs. She didn't seem to have suffered much or had to see her death coming which is definitely worse than the actual death in a lot of these sorta cawes

[@estebanterrazas5324]

I knew Jennifer Riordan personally. We worked closely for 5 year in Citibank in Albuquerque NM. She was a very sweet person. It was so sad to here about what happened. It really affected the community. Jennifer left small kids and a great husband. I pray for the family.

[@-Nathan87-]

If I were her I'd be asking for tons of $$$ 🤔

[@insighted6856]

@@-Nathan87- She died…

[@zeldaxninja3214]

I’m sorry for ur loss

[@zeldaxninja3214]

What’s sad is b4 mr ballet said she was dead I was just about to pray for her and hope she was oke

[@IfJenoJeno]

@Evgfry he can say whatever he wants its a free youtube 🇺🇸

[@cow9165]

I feel so terrible for everybody involved, Holly and Jennifer especially of course, but also that poor pre-teen girl. That must have been so incredibly traumatic at such a young age.

[@chelseacomps829]

she'll probably never wanna fly again..

[@auaiao9]

She probably never looked up from her phone.

[@annmarie6870]

What a scary thing to go through this is one of my worst fears which is why I could never work on an aircraft. Too scary.

[@rosed_08]

that incident is enough for her to get PTSD

[@neongenesus]

@@MargaritaMagdalena exactly! when my school exploded i was the only survivor. i lost all my limbs and have to spend the remainder of my life in a hospital but i refuse to be the victim! i don't even need therapy.

[@jeffreydavis2578]

Bless everyone who tried to save that lady’s life. RIP🙏🏼

[@pighunter6239]

Nice pfp

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

Yes this was heartbreaking. Yet the small details like the hands on their backs meant a lot to me for some reason. 🥺

[@jeffreydavis2578]

@@alexiswilliamsinc Honestly same, if that was me, I would want someone doing the same, just so I could know I’m not about to die alone

[@jeffreydavis2578]

@@pighunter6239 thanks

[@twistedangel1063]

Strangely, and fortunate enough... that cup of coffee saved Holly's life. Love and respect to Jennifer's family.

[@daisaigai7]

my doctor always said that too much coffee would be unhealthy. I guess he lied to me.

[@Freespirit435]

I guess she did not need to pee any longer after the engine got blown off ;)

[@tierrajohnston9659]

It wasn’t the coffee but more so her consideration of others. She could’ve totally picked the window seat and just requested those next to her move so she can use the bathroom but she moved seats as not to bother any other passengers by going back and forth

[@marcusmiro7481]

@@tierrajohnston9659 Great point. She basically lived because she's a good person. It's just sad another good person died as a result. I hope Holly doesn't have too much survivor's guilt. Jennifer doesn't seem like she's the kind of person who would want Holly to feel that way either way. Just tragic in every way. And that poor little girl who witnessed the whole thing is scarred for life as well. Just awful.

[@trickytricks5119]

best coffee ad ever

[@rickyscott9351]

Hearing the part about Holly putting her hand on Jennifer's back to let her know she wasn't alone and then the lady in row 15 reaching over and doing the same thing made me burst into tears. I'm glad she wasn't alone when she passed away. No one deserves to die alone

[@MissJnet]

Me too, but when you get to the end of his video you realised that she was already dead at that point. Still a lovely thing for them to do.

[@brotherkhrayn3525]

Unfortunately she probably died instantly…

[@rickyscott9351]

@@brotherkhrayn3525 Yeah, I was worried this would be the case, and I definitely think it was. But she still wasn't alone and I really hope she knew that in someway somehow.

[@Chamy1039]

I can't help but visualize what Holly was seeing, and what she was experiencing. At the same time, I can't even imagine how she was feeling or what she was seeing. But I do hope, for Jennifer's sake especially, but also for Holly, that this was a very quick, or better yet, instantaneous death. Otherwise, it's almost to upsetting to imagine. Being in a situation where you're utterly helpless like that.... I don't know how you ever recover. As horrifying as Jennifer's experience was, in many ways, I feel worse for Holly. Jennifer may not have even known what happened, God willing. But Holly... She had to watch, hear, feel every second of it. Devastating, all the way around.

[@rickyscott9351]

@@Chamy1039 😪🤧💜💙

[@hauntedfate6424]

Jennifer was my good friend's boss. From all accounts she was a truly kind and compassionate person. Her loss was devastating not only to her friends and family but to the whole of the Albuquerque community. She was a good one lost way too soon. May her memory forever be a blessing to those that loved her.

[@Valkyrieslikemead]

Give your friend our condolences. She was a beautiful lady.

[@BettiePagan]

Forever in our memories too after this story, may she Rest In Peace 🖤

[@livinginvt11]

So sorry for your loss and the people whose lives she touched. RIP Jennifer with the beautiful smile.

[@dustingaethje1332]

I'm just glad I don't see anyone saying stuff like "I don't believe you, fck u" and everyone's just being respectful instead. 😁

[@christinawalton2444]

We all know your lying for attention

[@heartmountain1696]

Strangers placing hands on Jennifer’s back so she knew she was not alone…. Kindness of the most sweetest people! Comforting the only way they could- so brilliant. 💕💕💕

[@gperson1967]

This whole story is comforting to me, not to be morbid. I’m a loyal Southwest Airlines customer, but Final Destination scarred me for life before I ever flew anywhere. What I read about this incident gave me the impression the window cracked and broke and flew inward, cutting Jennifer who tragically died of blood loss. I don’t understand the physics of vacuums, apparently. I’ve been on many flights where the acrylic window panels have cracks that appear to worsen or even make a loud crack sound in flight. Luckily I’ve never been on a flight that had an engine blow out, and i am glad that’s what it took to really break a window. I hope I don’t sound completely horrible for saying this. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ve always been an aisle sitter at the front of the plane. It’s due to the of ease of deplaning, but now It seems like an extra good idea. Southwest is still my go to for their pretty stellar safety record even though I feel sorry for what happened to Jennifer.

[@Evolthions]

Lol

[@frakismaximus3052]

Sadly i think Jennifer was long dead by the time they did that.

[@Strunz0]

@@frakismaximus3052 She likely was killed instantly, that's comforting to me.

[@brendaleverick3655]

🤧😪

[@muhammadscott571]

I just want to say good job to the two gentlemen that risked their lives to get Jennifer out of the window.

[@pfswafa]

I am a flight attendant for SWA and I have heard the details of this tragedy from many angles (including the cockpit voice recorder, FAA investigation findings and pilots who have broken it down moment by moment) but you have humanized the horror like no one else ever has.

[@maggieroberts4861]

He’s brilliant and he never forgets the people and the emotions when he shares these stories

[@MsMichigan]

My sister is also a flight attendant. Bless your heart for being so patient. I've heard stories from her on how absolutely ruthless and beyond rude passengers are.... flight attendants are people too (with actual human feelings), and that seems to fly out the window when they are in the air. Literally, they don't know how to be a civilized human any longer. A quote that comes to mind "humans have evolved over billions of years, act like it" when I think of these absent minded idiots

[@Crowski]

@@MsMichigan Welcome to working in customer service. I believe EVERY person should have to work at least a full year, especially during the holidays, in some kind of retail/customer service job. I've learned to just keep my mouth shut and let them spew anger till it reaches a point where I have to ask them to leave. People get really really angry when you don't give in to their emotional outbursts....

[@MsMichigan]

@@Crowski I completely agree! I did retail (cosmetics) for almost 10 years, and it's crazy looking in to the psyche of people. Now I'm in healthcare (hospital setting) but after years in retail, I feel I've got a good grip on how to handle people where I don't let my "over sensitive" emotions go home with me or get under my skin. 🙌

[@LilyBlooms0912]

Pam the office?? Jkjk

[@volusize]

Massive respect to the pilot, she saved hundreds of lives and safely landed a broken plane. Think how terrified she must have been but she kept her composure like a boss ❤️👏👏👏👏👏

[@some-guy-in-the-internet]

@psychoticpebbles ???? That's an idiotic sexist take. Lmao.

[@iaminconstantpain9524]

How the fuck would a man have stopped an engine from exploding?? We're all sick of men commenting pathetic shit like this, say you're moronic and move on

[@1klegit]

@TJ ironic

[@1klegit]

@TJ the guy made a joke and you took it seriously, only childish people react like that to a joke that wasn’t even towards them. That’s why it’s ironic that you called him childish

[@1klegit]

@TJ oh yeah he definitely meant that a guy would completely prevent an engine from exploding… peoples IQ is getting lower by the day

[@jcoxy1057]

Although this has a very sad ending, it’s super comforting knowing what Holly and those two men did for Jennifer. Risking one’s life for a complete stranger is as heroic as it comes and truly a thing of beauty. God bless

[@1stepcl0ser]

god, when people started putting their hands on jennifer's back... the tears just started immediately

[@dommm3431]

God*

[@AmyJoyLandry]

​@@dommm3431🙄

[@HokiePitcher22]

That small gesture of Holly placing her hand on Jennifer's back to comfort her (even though she was probably already gone) was both beautiful and heart breaking

[@himanchywatchesvideos7826]

I don’t understand how people find the secret image in the video. I’m way too immersed in the story to notice

[@MelissaNicoleYT]

I've NEVER seen it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elizabethannbroome3197]

Ikr

[@MrSupremeNeckProtectah]

@@MelissaNicoleYT thank you for making me feel normal🥲

[@mrsaraujo86]

Right!!!! I’m too into the story.

[@csar07.]

On pc, hover over the sections of the video for each new background or image and scan it quickly, repeat. If it’s not too hidden, you will get in under 10 mins

[@LonelySandwich]

This was a depressing story... I was hoping she was gonna live

[@icythe1st]

before i read your name I thought it was bred with a moustache.

[@benradinov4983]

Spoiler alert

[@purplerain2314]

@@benradinov4983 That's what happens when people do things back-to-front.

[@JamesSmith-jq2jc]

Ya, me too. I hope your sandwich finds some joy eventually the struggle is real. ,

[@stillhere1425]

Well…Hollie lived. And the child.

[@katelynesparza2517]

My family knew Jennifer in Albuquerque, NM. This was such a shocking event, and I still think about her every time I get on a flight.

[@tygerplays7088]

Can we talk about how beautiful her smile is. She looks like she was such a sweet and caring soul. She didn't deserve this cruel fate.

[@thisismycoolusername]

I was thinking the same thing :(

[@Link_HeroofHyrule]

People die everyday, most people don't deserve it, but that's how this cruel world works. We have to accept that bad things happen to good people, we just have to make the most of what time we have. Hopefully what time she was alive was amazing. Much love✌️

[@jamespaul6315]

Thats proof there is no god, or at least one that cares.

[@Link_HeroofHyrule]

@@jamespaul6315 look, I'm Atheist but even I know that's not proof of God's non-existence

[@LisaMarie042]

That's why Billy Joel has his song "Only the Good Die Young". Since this was released a few yrs before I was born I grew up listening to it and oh boy was I the child, and esp teen, from hell.

[@craigpiccolo8214]

You can literally close your eyes and picture this because you’re very descriptive in your stories, all of your stories. Thank you for your service as well sir

[@heidiherrera9981]

I was doing my make up while watching this and I just reales I literally imagined this perfectly in my mind

[@eleanorperez964]

Not to mention the added sound effects 😳😖

[@j.g.junior1378]

It is true. Not only that but he knows exactly what is going on in the mind of the victim in his or hers final mortal moments. It is truly amazing that he is able to know such things.

[@TakeOneGoodLookAtYourself]

Give credit to your ability to empathize and comprehend also. It takes two.

[@craigpiccolo8214]

@Simping for fictional characters haven’t you ever done that reading a book?

[@dulceamaya5111]

She didn't want to bother anyone so she switched seats which ended up saving her life. Her premonition of something bad was going to happen made me think of all the times I had a bad feeling about something and chose to do something else. That's why I always listen to my inner feelings, you never know what could happen.

[@gabriellashimone6546]

Your gut never lies.

[@dixienormous7049]

Intuition....never ignore your gut

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Listening to your inner feelings, the, Gut feeling instinct, hardly ever fails…..

[@bezzerwizzer6448]

Well. One need to find a balance. Because, one CAN get a little paranoid, thinking everything is a sign from the gut. I mean, i know someone who is very into " listening to gut" . She is way over top, and it get stressful. She have gotten selfabsorbed and blunt ,and forget to take any other considerations ,at all. The "gut feeling"/ instinct is important, but always have a balance . Hi from Norway 🇧🇻

[@delnitap]

It was the coffee 😢

[@leleskoob2011]

Rest In Peace to Jennifer, that is just wild. Secondly, for Miss Holly that survivors guilt I know she felt had to have been pure agony. Not to mention that teenage girl in the middle along with that whole flight of people and crew. I applaud everyone, staff, and that pilot for doing what they needed to do. Gosh how awful… I can’t imagine Jennifer’s thoughts as she’s sucked out of a window knowing that’s the end, but had the comfort of hands on her back. I’ll end with this… don’t wait for disaster to extend kindness. 😢💕

[@Dino_Mommy]

Can we just talk about how Holly's first reaction when we couldn't get her mask on was to check on her fellow passengers? Then as soon as she realized what happened the first thing she did was pull that girl that had been ignoring them close and protect her? Holly seems like such a kind soul.

[@annika5893]

I hope survivor's guilt didn't affect her too strongly. After all, she had first picked the window seat on which Jennifer died, but moved to isle seat before anyone else took a seat on her row.

[@brittl5778]

I wouldn't say ignoring but more minding her own business. From this story it seems the only conversation she had with the other passenger was that she needed to go to the bathroom.

[@lilsaint91]

So she claims. She could have been tending to herself for the first 5 mins, we wouldn't know. Jennifer is not able to give the other side of the story.

[@Vivicci.x]

@@lilsaint91 ……..either way the reaction was as immediate as possible. She was in shock you make it sound like she was being selfish. Jennifer was dead the second it happened with the window bursting Holly did more than she could have.

[@prsee5969]

You obviously never had to REALLY take a piss. People could get run over by a bus and you just couldn’t care less. She has to pee dawg lol

[@kiki.nico.]

Absolutely heartbreaking. I can’t imagine the lasting trauma this had on Holly and the other passengers. Those men who pulled her from the window are incredibly brave. I pray that death came instantly for Jennifer and she didn’t suffer in fear and pain. Rest In Peace Jennifer 💔

[@teijaflink2226]

I think Holly and the men are heroes even if Jennifer sadly didn't survive, they did everything they could even risking their own lives.

[@siryesir9276]

@@teijaflink2226 it's not think it's TRUE🙏

[@Errcyco]

I like to think she went unconscious before she even was actually out, because the thought of a mother being aware of this is too heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹

[@inkfernado9114]

I got so sad when I heard that Jennifer died

[@TGGVR]

@@siryesir9276 I bet u a e English jk chill

[@Dacept]

Well.. can’t wait to get a new fear of flying after watching this

[@slimyklerburt9590]

I can wait

[@bishopvida]

if i die, i die. don't fear the ending, remember the story.

[@MrBallen]

Hahaha hope not!!!

[@agenteggdo1446]

Yoooo, Dacept watching papa Ballen?

[@agentsky7597]

Dont worry, as long as you follow the rules of the pandemic, you will be fine ;)

[@arielmargaret18]

This is truly just a heart breaking case, but heart warming to hear the humanity in those passengers. Thank you, Mr. Ballen

[@kailynngerstenberger6399]

My mom knew Jennifer Riordan, she was devastated when this happened. My mom died almost a year ago, it brings me comfort that she’s reunited with almost all her friends who have died.

[@majimech8028]

So sorry for your loss. May they both rest in peace

[@godofsleep-e5x]

[@wackomanx]

So did my mom. They work for the same bank.

[@TheMattboudreau]

Liar

[@SiennaEdits774]

@@TheMattboudreau thats rude-

[@Renee_Firebrand]

Hollie thinking about others and being considerate saved her life. So sad that Jennifer lost her life 😞

[@summersanchez8178]

That’s what I said, it’s so crazy how a simple action can change whatever happens to you by SO much :(

[@muffinthemoggy4359]

😔

[@Fuego760]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXImZiwrN1skKs

[@TheOfficialTarynTots]

It's amazing how sometimes what are simple decisions we make can end up literally being a life or death situation. If she didn't drink that big coffee before the flight she definitely would have been sitting by the window. I'm sure this is something she thinks about everyday. I know I would.

[@jillian5582]

@@TheOfficialTarynTots crazy, isn’t it? What you just said reminds me of the movie “The Butterfly Effect”

[@americanmade-1]

Never would I have thought I could sit through and listen to someone just tell a story for more than 8 minutes. Here I am at tears listening to this. This guy has a special way of yelling stories!

[@AEM-le7uy]

Yeah, it's called the meandering narration.

[@dross10001]

I'm the same way yet I have become addicted to this guy's channel. He has the craziest stories and best narration.

[@inkfernado9114]

In a plane I never sit near the window because of this

[@Mindyabusiness92_]

Same if someone was telling me a story in person I wouldn’t be able to just sit there and listen , I would get distracted and bored for sure

[@Tomas.X]

He tells these stories the way he does in order to provide enough environmental description and character development that you can understand, relate and care. It's an art form, because when people cannot do this they fail as authors, writers, film and TV directors, etc.

[@lizzylove7060]

Mr. Ballen, this episode almost brought me to my knees. My heart is aching for Jennifer and her family. I also fly southwest airlines. My last flight I had an eerie feeling and I haven't been on a plane since then.

[@metalk1tt3n]

The survivors guilt Hollie must have after this is completely undeserved, she acted out of kindness and consideration. and when the situation became dire she stood her ground and showed strength in trying to save the lives of two others in clear disregard of her own. She has earned my respect and i hope the respect of everyone who hears her story.

[@HarptoHeart69]

@BARDLEG Who cares, he is speaking his mind, which isn't a crime. UNLESS, it is the KZbin comment whore that is literally everywhere, Just Some Guy Without A Mustache. It's a opinion and like assholes everyone has one. 😂🤣🤷‍♂️

[@tiredofthebullhit6430]

@BARDLEG .......did you really just read through comments to find one to troll on? The Op is right, and didnt say anything to even be called a "b i t c h" (doesn't matter how you spell it, its what you said) about. And even if they only wrote it for likes, so what? Why does it bother you THAT much? Mad because you've never gotten more than a few likes yourself? Sheesh, it's not that serious. Edit for spelling.

[@metalk1tt3n]

@BARDLEG if you don't like my opinion that's fine, but boy you don't call me bitch. Now back to the playground and go annoy someone else

[@stevanykitten6780]

I can’t imagine what that poor teen girl went through also, no one is really speaking on her part of what happened. I’m sure she was extremely traumatized as well. Holly saved her life for sure! And those 2 men who volunteered to get Jennifer out of the window, absolutely heroes! So sad they couldn’t save her.

[@bigdikcramer76]

Legend has it her head is still buried in the phone.

[@maebandy]

Considering the social anxiety and resulting lack of connection using your phone as a shield demonstrates, I'm going to guess not well. Maybe she understands now it's only capable of protecting her from conversation and has laid it down to rest more often. No one likes the awkward exchanges inherent in herding through the cattle gates. Except ignoring each other's existence is more damaging than assessing it.

[@eddieravenwood]

Imagine seeing a comment about a teenager living through a horrifically traumatic experience that will likely affect her for the rest of her life, and deciding to reply "WeLl MaYbE sHe ShOuLdNt HaVe BeEn On HeR pHoNe". And because of what, a passing comment that she _was_ on her phone when something happened that was completely out of her control?? News flash; most people, _especially_ young people, aren't going to try making conversation with complete strangers on an airplane! If you were capable of pulling your head out of your rear end for five seconds, maybe you would understand how incredibly insensitive you're being. I'd call you people clowns, but clowns are at least kind to children, you absolute inbred gargoyles.

[@yerinbaekscandlelight]

@@eddieravenwood Thank you for saying this! I completely agree! These people are clowns 🤡

[@eddieravenwood]

@@yerinbaekscandlelight It's people like this that make me want to leave civilization and live in the woods with the crows 😩

[@benisaten]

Man this was horrific. That poor woman. Sounds like a lovely person. 🙏

[@genox3636]

Did you get your vaccine?

[@C4riii]

@@genox3636 bruh what

[@joshuaarmijo3565]

She was amazing she's was my moms friend they worked together at wells fargo... She was on her way home from a business trip... She had 2 daughters and was an amazing person she'd volunteer with homeless and animals 😕 left behind her husband and 2 daughters

[@benisaten]

@@joshuaarmijo3565 That’s awful, I’m sorry to hear that Josh. Best regards and respects to her family and your mom. ✌️

[@fbi1401]

Can we meet in real life? I can fly on plane money no problem

[@Bambihunter1971]

Thank you for leaving your emotion in the video and not doing a re-take. Your eyes are getting a shine to them (as were mine listening to the story). It is appreciated.

[@samanthaburket5753]

I honestly teared up when you said that Hollie put her hand on Jennifer's back and then someone put their hand on Hollie. That was a very powerful moment. I really hope that she didn't suffer at all. R.i.p.

[@spylinn384]

@@dankone3 who hurt you

[@suzannac.6057]

I hope so too, or at least not long... I'm sure there were at least a few seconds of terror, that poor woman.

[@soulfly3438]

same

[@Gettah]

@@spylinn384 LMAOOOOOOOO

[@LC-xn4dp]

@@dankone3 Why so quick to become irritated i ask myself? But then i looked at ur playlist and it made sense ur either a kid or an adult who only plays video games….either way WHAT A F****** GEEK! Lmao you corn ball

[@viperousone]

I recall hearing about this story when it happened and thinking about how terrifying the entire situation would be for the women in that row. Hearing it from MrBallen I'm struck by the heart-wrenching sadness for them. MrBallen is better at these stories than any news coverage I've ever seen.

[@BelleMort6]

Couldn't agree more

[@cindykq8086]

Yup, because he cares, unlike "professional" journalists.

[@sister_cattleprod]

I remember the incident as well. The victim was going home to Albuquerque, she was an executive at Wells Fargo Bank. Being a native, that fact alone is what stood out to me when this happened. As far as flying, my father was a retired Colonel in the USAF and flying in planes was natural in my world. I'm still not afraid to fly, I'm just sick of the gestapo TSA crap. Therefore, I drive.

[@Founderschannel123]

Tbh if i felt like being sucked out of a plane window from my seat ill probably just breathe in and out uncontrollably

[@nexxusty]

That's a really low bar to set against our friend here.

[@Ty-nc9ew]

I witnessed a motorcycle accident one day, it was weird because I was getting held up by my buddy that day, and left his place, and went back to where he was minutes later because he needed jumpstarted, then finally went on my way and I took a different route than I normally do, because the light turned red 🤷🏼‍♂️ so I just went right, and I'm driving up the road when all the sudden there's a biker, and a car in the middle lane, racing, and the biker looks over, loses grip and speed-wobbles making his bike hit the curb, and he literally flew head first into a telephone pole... Right in front of me. It was in front of our local hospital (even more ironic) and a nurse ran up, right after me, telling me to hold his head, and so I'm looking in his eyes, and it's just blank, but his pupils are still dilated to the light, so I just started telling him I was there and he was gonna be good. He lived just long enough that night for his mom to call him and say goodbye to him. I'm still friends with his mom. It still really messes me up. Sometimes all you can do is love.

[@wiredgamez9929]

TLDr.....cool story tho👌🏾

[@Nan-1017]

Oh honey I’m in tears. That’s quite traumatic for you, I’m so sorry but you gave that person comfort. You’re a hero! ..to him and his mother!!♥️

[@Dragonessette1778]

We need more people like you, and RIP to the guy.

[@Rumorady]

You are a guardian angel.

[@sunsetpark_fpv]

​@@wiredgamez9929 Yeah but how would you know? You said "TLDR"

[@GioiaMancuso]

Holly’s politeness and respect for other people saved her life.

[@jenniferw5095]

This one really touched me. So kind of her to show sympathy and comfort in the face of terror. Impressive these people worked together to care for each other. 💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏 Praying for you all.

[@12bravo57]

When telling a story, the amount of justice you give to that story is seriously second to none!!

[@thewanderingheathen]

I’ve flown many, many times in my life and this story resonates so deeply with me. One flight, on Southwest Airlines, oddly, there was some turbulence that I’ve never experienced before. I’ve done 3 tours in Iraq and that one flight scared me more than anything I encountered while down range. John, thank you for your sacrifice and your time with the teams. I served with some of your fellow SeALs from other teams and to this day, I’ll still cover your six.

[@jaceadamson8379]

Thank you for your service.

[@chrisanwatchmework8233]

Us former Service Members are always here to support our Brothers!!! Just cause we are no longer in the service don’t mean we won’t come together to keep Evil at bay!! In Combat, u feel a small bit of control! When your in a plane, u feel no control what so ever. That’s the definition of terrifying

[@thewanderingheathen]

@@jaceadamson8379 thank you. It especially means a lot to us with the current situation in AFG

[@agentzero2965]

Mr ballen doesn’t just tell these stories leaving no detail out. He literally acts out what happens with hand gestures. The best story teller I ever stumbled upon on KZbin ❤

[@Katie-mw7pd]

The value of what Andrew and Tim did is indescribable. Because of them, she was able to be laid to rest in dignity. Imagine how much more awful it would have been for the family if her body had been left unrecognizable or lost out of the plane. Because of those guys Jennifer’s family were able see her looking like herself one last time.

[@Ellie-rx3jt]

To be honest at that point it probably didn't make much difference. The body quite simply couldn't fit through the window, and the vast majority of the damage would have been done in the initial minute or so. If you look up the pilot who was sucked partially out of the cockpit window and survived, you'll see that the part of him outside wasn't actually injured much (I think he had some nasty bruising from the edge of the window and controls his lower half were wedged against irrc)

[@oldironsides4107]

That was my mother she was condensed to 3 ft tall.

[@danieldevito6380]

She was left unrecognizable. The last who performed CPR on her said "Imagine hitting the fuselage at 600 mph. There was significant trauma". I'm pretty sure that they had to have a closed casket funeral.

[@leonardhughes4521]

That's the thing about death none of us know which way we'll pass from this life to the next.

[@leonardhughes4521]

She most likely had a spiritual feeling that her time was done from this life.

[@waleslandofdragons8842]

Such a sad story the two men who helped when they could have been sucked out the plane have my complete respect as do everyone that helped

[@deneilbaker]

I watched a touching interview with all of them, and the man in the cowboy hat was really struggling. He got really choked up remembering that it was impossible to counteract the force of her being pulled out. He said “they pulled as hard as they could”

[@skarlitbegoniahz]

@@deneilbaker I feel for them. That’s something that would never leave you.

[@WayToVibe]

This story is an odd mix of wholesome and tragic at the same time. There's something to be said about this plane full of people just being absolutely silent while they tried to bring Jennifer back. Something about a tragedy in your midst snaps you into the present and makes you take stock of what is truly important.

[@McSnezzly]

It's like the story of United 93, where the passengers called their loved ones to say goodbye and then actively fought against the plane hijackers.

[@WayToVibe]

@@McSnezzly Is that the plane that crashed into the field in Pennsylvania? If it was those people went down heroes. I hope they knew that before it ended.

[@Dagrdottir]

Wonderful how strangers were so respectful and compassionate towards Jennifer and also the lady in row 15 towards Holly. Kudos to the flight crew for landing the plane safely.

[@abbycross90210]

That poor lady. I'm obsessed with plane emergency/disaster stories, and if there's one thing I've taken away from all those events is always keep your seatbelt on when sitting in your seat, even when the pilot turns off the sign. That simple precaution saves a shocking number of lives.

[@carolewilson1311]

yep i agree in alskan plane american closets basments and attics to seem have fair share worlds deemons icayon partualy bells canyon forests

[@Yankeerose9973]

I always do.

[@QuinnieMae]

Agreed. Seat belt on and BRACE BRACE BRACE. I watch Mentour Pilot and 74 Gear with Pilot Kelsey as well as all the Mayday episodes and I swear I am more confident about flying having done so. I am a fearful flier but seeing how extraordinarily rare airplane accidents are, and how many things must go wrong for fatalities to occur, my fear has lessened considerably.

[@Sonar_125]

Exactly. Most of the time we take it lightly and dont even listen to air hostess instructions and think we have seen that demonstration dozen times and blah blah.

[@RaiO_o]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/apfQnICvaM2topY

[@nucleusthreads]

My mother is friends with Hollie. We both know Hollie personally and I was friends with her children when I was young. Hollie, to this day, still suffers from the trauma about this event. I remember her telling this story and her bravery and kindness was and still is unforgettable to me. This all shows that Jennifer's death had a profound impact on not just Hollie, but those who knew her. RIP, Jennifer, and stay strong, Hollie

[@mlbAct]

I know the preteen in the middle is very thankful for her hollies selflessness by grabbing her as well

[@bettywith2girls]

Just shows you never know when it's going to be your turn to die. I can guarantee Jennifer had absolutely *no* *idea* she was going to die that day. I keep remembering that interview with the Fast & Furious guy someone did as he was checking in to fly to that car race where he died...not a clue he was going to die the next day.

[@shay7090]

I still can't believe Jennifer left us this way. I pray for her husband and kids. From another burqueña.

[@Techie1224]

@@bettywith2girls you can know qhen you die if you suicided 🤭

[@e.b.winchester5359]

There is just something about the delivery of these stories that makes you feel like you were there, experiencing these emotions. And that, above all else, is what I love about this channel and the reason I tell all my friends and even strangers about this channel. Love your work. Love discussing your work with friends, strangers, and viewers. Thank you Mr Ballen for giving me something to look forward to every week!

[@sassishantae7315]

Yes!! I don’t know if it’s his hand gestures or the tone of his voice. He’s good. He’s going to be an awesome grandparent. Telling stories

[@soookimbo6571]

You have my sympathy dear

[@e.b.winchester5359]

There is a video out there somewhere of him telling his kids a bedtime story. I think its on IG or maybe on YT shorts but either way he is stellar at it.

[@kylieg.2332]

Catching up on all your videos and just came to express the sadness of what happened. Also wanted to point out that the captain of that flight was one of the first female fighter pilots in the Navy and she did an incredible job to land that plane safely basically without an engine and prevented further fatalities. She went on to write a book called “Nerves of steel” by Tammie Jo Shultz if anyone is interested. And even though she’s retired from SWA, she still flies jets for a charity called Angel flights where they transport people in need of distant medical treatment.

[@cannablissdreams]

thanks for sharing this added tidbit of info.. 😢

[@franguy5498]

Poor Jennifer... This whole time I was like, come on say it, they saved her, I knew they couldn't, but was still hoping... Rest easy Jennifer... And props to the Pilot, She saved a lot of lives...

[@Jenahh-aye]

Same I was hoping she made it. 😭❤ everyone was so heroic though.

[@Craigthedingledingbat]

Splat

[@Craigthedingledingbat]

.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJLOaGtngbuta7s

[@Craigthedingledingbat]

@@SoMuchMass why thank you. I get my sick kicks from pissing people off. I don't care how, as long I get my reaction for a chuckle then continue inableing my crippleing desire to mess with People because yes I have Litterly nothing to do, and am so horrificly bord I have gone to trolling. Or take it as a joke. Its not complicated?

[@Craigthedingledingbat]

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[@JeannetteMTroy]

Such a sad story. I am so glad that she treated Jennifer with respect and tried so hard to help her. Prayers going to her family.

[@echo9970]

I am a volunteer 1st responder here in the UK for the last 7yrs. And I have been too 25 cardiac arrests and so many other things. And sometimes all I can do is hold a hand. If that brings them some comfort them I have done my job. I also will talk to people if there unconscious. When someone dies the hearing is the last thing too go. I do my best, I have sat with the wife of someone that has passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest . They were away for her birthday weekend. So I called her son up and him and his sister were going to drive up to the hotel there mum was inn. So while the police were with her, I went home sorted my dogs out and went and got some tea and coffee and some biscuits, as they were in a hotel that has farm houses. And I stayed with her for 7hrs altogether, I went and met them at the local petrol station. And I taken them to the farm house and when they were hugging each other. I just slipped away and left them alone.ed I have not told anyone I did that, not even the ambulance service. I just logged off call. Like I said all you can do sometimes is just hold a hand.

[@ericahalmai8490]

4

[@jackieblue787]

😭

[@BanaDoyabad]

I always take the window seat, so this scared the hell outta me. That story was so sad. The part that had me crying was when Holly put her hand on Jennifer's back to comfort her in her last moments. I hope she was able to take solace in knowing that she wasn't alone.

[@wendaltvedt4673]

I wonder if sh was even conscious at all while hanging out the window.

[@lysa7001]

me too it was my favorite spot

[@eddiew2325]

so i guess you were born without a bladder?

[@BanaDoyabad]

@@eddiew2325 No, we have bladders. I just don't drink a lot on the flight. Or jus go before or after the flight u know like most ppl that are gonna be on a flight do.

[@eddiew2325]

@@BanaDoyabad truee

[@mast3r772]

The fact that Hollie's Iced Coffee saved her from a life taking experience... but may jennifer's soul rest in peace :(

[@3000MrGian]

Hopefully she was drinking Dunkin’

[@bethroesch2156]

This is the first time I've heard this story told in a way that honors the people involved, without sensationalizing it. It's a horrific situation but these people demonstrated the better parts of humanity. Thank you Sir for the respect you've shown ♥️✌🏻

[@johnnagalloway8056]

I’ve watched easily like 30+ hours of this guys videos. For some reason with this one, the part about the women placing their hands on each other’s backs to show solidarity made me burst out in sobs. So touching. So good

[@TheMysticRealms]

Don't worry, that part turned on my waterworks too. 💜💔

[@nikkipassick9962]

i cried too don’t worry

[@Circa.1984]

@JohnnaGalloway, ME TOO!! I can't get enough of MrBallens stories; but for some reason when he got to the part of the 2 passengers putting their hands on her back...omg, it took everything for me to not burst into tears.. my eyes immediately welled up.. I mean.. wow...

[@ManicMaxxx]

Same. I’ve seen almost every one of MrBallen’s videos and i’ve never been emotionally affected by any of them. But this. This one was heartbreaking.

[@bunnycat4153]

Same. 😭

[@thelurkerbel0w]

Theres a similar story to this about Captain Tim Lancaster where he was sucked out of the airplane but his crew mate caught his legs thinking he was dead and wanted to keep his body to bury but miraculously he survived!

[@clapp3z_yt141]

Yup

[@10thoupiece28]

Aircraft investigation lol.

[@miacah4452]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISsY4mVecd2itk heres the link for the documentary

[@rewatteefroimchuk8589]

That was an amazing story!

[@CricketRodeo]

@@10thoupiece28 yes it was investigated in that story and turned out to be a faulty window repair!

[@chesedchesed]

Many years ago a friend of my told me about his fathers experience. One day his dad had this excruciating stomachache just before his flight, he left the gate and went to the toilet. Hearing the announce of final boarding, he just couldn't leave the toilet. Finally after he got better, he went to the service counter to get a new flight, but then was told that the flight he missed had just crashed. Sorry for the tremendous loss of all the families out there, but boy he was lucky.

[@pomii_sukii]

damn he must have used all his luck

[@gigabrother458]

Rectum? It pretty much saved him!

[@pluto8404]

the one time gas station sushi saved a life

[@carmenmcolon9591]

Sounds like he was shit in luck!

[@frodiesel0]

@@gigabrother458you made my day. Well played!

[@KindnessInChaos]

It's so crazy how the smallest choices can mean life or death. Holly could have easily been the victim but changing her mind and sat in the aisle. I think I'll always sit in the aisle.

[@wendaltvedt4673]

Simply drinking a cup of coffee before getting on the plane ultimately saved Holly's life.

[@capzallison3922]

No it didn't your life is part of a script its either your time or it's not

[@wendaltvedt4673]

@@capzallison3922 Yeah sure life's a script.

[@cynthiaconner8601]

I always sit on the aisle

[@user-jt6hj1nb2f]

I always like to sit on the aisle. It’s crazy but after September 11 I don’t like to fly anymore, but sometimes I have to.

[@NilasJunkyard]

I hope Jennifer wasn't suffering too long. I hope Hollies comfort got through to her. This is so sad. I need a load of puppies now.

[@beautifulgoddess2687]

she died on impact trauma

[@joysanders59]

Tell me where and Il meet you there. I need puppies too!

[@caydo9614]

She died immediately properly so fast she didn’t know what was happening

[@kingjay9572]

@DMC AK47 na I doubt it broke her neck

[@NilasJunkyard]

@@caydo9614 Thats good. ... In a sense.

[@stephaniebaker1975]

i’m just glad that she died from blunt force trauma and didn’t have to experience suffocating. it’s likely that she didn’t feel anything. rest in peace jennifer

[@100samanthamarie]

And watching the earth below from a scary height with the engine burning wondering if she’ll be hit by any pieces of the broken plane

[@ninaelizabethdewitt]

Yeah no, I rather not be alive till I hit the floor thanks.

[@ninaelizabethdewitt]

@Life with Aniyah oh yeah its scary, I wasn't saying it wasn't.

[@dannigro8794]

Quick death is better than suffering.

[@kissthesky40]

I believe I can fly - R. Kelly

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Jennifer Riordan was from my hometown of Albuquerque, NM. She was involved in our community and is missed by so many.

[@tammylester1889]

How sad. Bless Holly's heart for trying to save Jennifer, also the 2 men. May Jennifer Rest in Peace.

[@granthoover9045]

Hey can someone explain to me the twist in the ending? I’m super confused, like he just repeated what he said earlier. I don’t understand.

[@absolutelybased3251]

@@granthoover9045 Holly had originally planned on sitting in the window seat but switched last second to aisle, saving her life but leaving that seat for Jennifer

[@antheiheiant]

Captain was Tammie Jo Shults and first officer was Darren Lee Ellisor. The fact that there weren't more fatalities is mostly due to them and their excellent work with the cabin crew. I was at Philly airport at the time and got to witness Tammies incredible emergency landing. If you have her as your captain, you can feel safe.

[@Redryder79]

On the ATC tapes she sounds no more excited than if she were putting on a pair of socks.

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

@@Redryder79 32 years as a navy pilot will do that to you! Gotta be calm in the face of danger.

[@dedalliance1]

@@Redryder79 It's not the situation that'll kill you it's the panic. People should act the same while driving.

[@whatzittooyah]

Hey I’m from Philly

[@lucasfragoso7634]

@@Redryder79 thats by design if you panicke things in the cockpit can and certainly will get confusing with all the alarms and lights going off

[@urisen65]

A couple weeks after the incident I had the opportunity to have dinner with Tammy JO and Darrell the copilot. The true miracle was how they were able to land and saved all the souls on board. This will be with them forever. To this day they pray for the family. Both of them are good people. Bless you Holly for giving comfort in a horrific situation.

[@CrAZZZyL0Ve]

I frequently listen to this channel. And this is the 1st time I teared up. As someone previously said, the way the story was told I can feel myself in the plane with them and I see everything with them. An amazing storyteller. My heart goes out to those 3 ladies that went through this. Jennifer, God-bless you. Holly and the girl I hope you guys are doing well.

[@machone4226]

This guy could be telling me about something perfectly normal like how he prepared his cereal and I would still be fascinated

[@cynthiasavage120]

Only if in story format

[@edwardstarling1835]

Preparing ceral: add milk

[@WoodysAR]

I bet he still likes Gerber Banana Flakes Cereal! _Oh wait that's me..._ (God I love that stuff...)

[@WoodysAR]

@@cynthiasavage120 with surprise unexpected Fruit filled TWIST! ;")

[@bjarnold66]

I began to pour whole milk over my bowl of fruit loops, only it wasn’t whole milk… *shocking noise effect*

[@zackv3957]

"Are you afraid of flying?" "No, flying is great. I'm afraid of crashing."

[@katietaylor8314]

'I don't wanna be up here! I'm afraid of grounds!' 'Don't you mean heights?' 'No! It's the grounds that kill you!'

[@GrandPrix46]

Crashing, or being sucked out of a window.

[@lunararmy1624]

@@katietaylor8314 ground only kills you cause of the speed be afraid of the speed and the stop

[@cornflakes421]

If you close your eyes you wont notice

[@Lando32]

@@lunararmy1624 the speed only happens because of gravity so be afraid of the gravity

[@subliminal-damage]

It's so sad for Jennifer to pass that way. Frankly the pilot did an excellent job and it's a miracle that Jennifer wasn't lost completely and no one else was sucked out of the plane. The people who came to help are good souls and deserve the best.

[@tommy_cipriani]

This video was one of the First of Mr Ballen’s that I saw, and it made me feel like I was experiencing it all as if I was there myself. Even watching this again and knowing what happens still brings back the memory and the feelings I had watching it for the first time. Hollie, the Captain and those two men are real heroes for what they did to help the situation. The world needs more people like these 💙

[@rebeccaquinn506]

Same here

[@DragerPilot]

So coffee saved Holly’s life. An autobiography of Earnest K Gann, a veteran pilot and novelist, devotes the entire book “ Fate is the Hunter” to the myriad of events in his flying career describing his being saved by seemingly insignificant happenings. A great book to read, even by those having no interest in aviation.

[@jerulew3547]

Thanks. I'd like to read it.

[@dontoni8041]

It wasent the coffee. It was her kindness. Edit: Gods Mercy

[@soulstorm8806]

No her compassion saved her life. Because she could have just said well screw them they will just have to stay uncomfortable as I push by them I want this seat! But she sacrificed the window seat in her compassion and so she was spared. That is why. The coffee was just another stub your toe and miss a killer on the street fated moment. But it was not the reason. If she had been selfish and taken the window seat she would have died even though she had drank the coffee. The coffee did not save her. Her compassion and kindness saved her. I will be bound that this is exactly the case. It happens all the time.

[@lsixty30]

I think it was the length of her shower that morning that saved her. Or maybe the outfit she decided to put on. Or any of the other billions of factors. We just don’t pick our time.

[@LTJC70]

Thank you for the info on this book... Downloading right now... Be safe

[@zhejinanimde3095]

Hollie avoided dying there by being a good person, putting the comfort of others before her own and sitting in the aisle seat, when she knew she'll need to use the bathroom a lot. It's just terrible that this happened and someone had to be hit by it.

[@22lyric]

@zhehinanimDE that's a stretch. It's also very inconvenient for the person having to climb over other people.

[@springfauna1465]

I think Hollie is also an empath since she sensed that something bad was going to happen.

[@mahrokhshayanpour3165]

So one who died was not good enough! ? Jesus

[@AT-vp8qw]

This is such a weird thing to say. . . She didn't avoid dying by being a "good person". Saying so implies that maybe if the victim was a good enough of a person, she would be okay. And who's to say she's not?

[@sylviekins]

@@22lyric yes, I am afraid I always take the aisle seat as I am likely to get up often.

[@SteliosRcdrift]

You have to hear the actual conversation with the pilot and atc to see how a great pilot reacts to such a difficulty. She was so calm doing all the procedures and her voice was unbelievably calm and stable. She saved all the rest..

[@joeb1den114]

Shut up..

[@edwardr5084]

@@joeb1den114 huh?

[@edwardr5084]

@Baby Nagger Staying calm is what pilots train for...that is the job.

[@hpharridan]

the exact same thing happened over the Gulf of Mexico in a Southwest plane. warnings were issued, ignored

[@hpharridan]

should have said, the same thing happened over the Gulf of Mexico BEFORE flight 1380 blew an engine, a CFM fan blade broke, took out the engine and the highly competent pilots did their job. CFM KNEW Southwest KNEW about another potential disaster. warnings were ignored because no one forced them to inspect fan blades for cracks.

[@AwokenEntertainment]

wow, can't even imagine the feeling of knowing you were just sitting there and gave up the seat to go to the bathroom easier

[@I_Am_SciCurious]

I’m middle aged, and the first time in my life that I’ve ever gotten chills from hearing something was when Hollie put her hand on Jennifer’s back. Sometimes humans are a disappointment, and after watching your videos it’s clear we can be monsters, but sometimes ordinary people can be extraordinarily wonderful.

[@earthworm7346]

Disappointments indeed. Expect nothing better out of them; prepare yourself to know that you might be the only one who is capable, for miles. Life is less complicated that way, and at least the people that surprise you will be the 'awesome' ones that help you win these disturbances in life.

[@MandenTV]

What?

[@Dan-Null]

My eyes welled up when you said Holly placed her hand on Jennifer’s back. What an insane story.

[@marinara5000]

I'm reeling. I chose THIS to unwind on a Friday?!? I'm imploding over here.

[@haymeatball931]

Right? I imagined the deafening sound of the wind going quiet at that moment where she tries to comfort Jennifer.

[@t.g.7180]

You do know he embellishes his stories right?

[@udoitnow1]

Dang! I was hoping this had a happy ending. I'm so sorry for Jennifer and her family. I love the way MrBallen tell stories and I love this channel.

[@nymerianan4short314]

Me too then again it is mr ballen they hardly have happy endings but we can always hope that's why he's so good at telling these kind of story's you can guess what's going to happen but you always feel like there's a twist rest in peace the poor lady

[@heatherhughes2955]

How tragic for her family and friends. I was hoping she had survived. I watched a documentary about different inflight incidents and there was one where the pilot was actually pulled out. He actually lived, so I was hoping Jennifer would too. Prayers and love to all who knew her. 😔🙏🏼♥️

[@andi5906]

Same 😢

[@UncleHershel]

Yes what a way to start Friday morning( for me American central time) off with some strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format to start off the day couldn't ask for nothing better🤗 thanks for all y'alls hard work Mr.Ballen Wes and Tori!!!

[@NatashaTheBird]

Same

[@elizabethdrexler5589]

Yes totally agree!

[@ChrizLouis]

Friday morning??? Man I just got home from 8 hours at School/Work 😂😂 What a way to relax after a day😆

[@myreality5959]

It's 31 minutes away from Saturday??

[@iankenny79]

The only thing better than it being a Friday is when Mr ballen drops a strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format 😁👌

[@hippocrips3023]

I've been flying with Southwest for about 8 years now and have never experienced anything close to this tragedy. I actually have a 12hr flight to Hawaii tomorrow and I pray that whoever is traveling will have a safe travel wherever they're going🙏

[@selenagonzolas6302]

Have fun!!!!!

[@ThePlaystationGoon]

How’s Hawaii?

[@TheFrogfeeder]

Well... did you make it?

[@hippocrips3023]

@@TheFrogfeeder I made it and am now back at home! Thanks for your concern 😆

[@MillieDuu]

I'm afraid of heights and now I have a even more bigger fear of flying 😭 I have no idea how you're able to handle it!

[@sunset758]

This story was so well described I literally felt as if I were taking part of a nightmare on that flight. It was both frightening and heartbreaking.

[@missmaya1977]

He’s so great with adding detail! It’s like an audiobook!

[@McRemmyBaby]

Just started it, can’t wait to hear about the gruesome details about her screaming slowly been sucked thru the window! Guts forced out her mouth n all, bones snapping and dislocating all over! Jet metal flexin making titanic noises!!!! Ya baby

[@marytramp5678]

my moher-in -law loves these types of stories and channels and i was about to turn her on to this one. She's 80+ yrs old. we just got her convinced to fly back and forth to AZ & NE for winter/summer. she hates flying and gets terrified if there is even the slightest turbulence. if she happened across this story she wouldn't even step foot in an airport again!

[@skilledartist5008]

@Darkfarfetch isn’t that the one where flight attendants were holding on to his legs for really long time at almost cruising altitude.

[@ManicMaxxx]

This is the only story of yours that has ever made me cry. I felt like i was there. The fact that the women layer a hand to comfort Jennifer was heartbreaking.

[@janyn.m.9633]

I remember when when this happen. The pilot was a Navy pilot a female pilot with 32 yrs of experience. I heard the recordings from the cockpit and she sounded cool as a cucumber when she talked to the control tower. She said the engine exploded the airplane was rolling to the side but she had gain control and she needed to land the plane. My respects for this woman. She has nerves of steel !

[@fbi1401]

Can we meet in real life? I can fly on plane money no problem

[@fbi1401]

Can we meet in real life? I can fly on plane money no problem

[@erinwebber88]

Is there a video on this 😳

[@Madeline-o3q]

I know the captain, she is an amazing pilot and women

[@elavke5441]

She does indeed.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

So many feels in this story. So many heroes. And a poor woman who never imagined meeting such a bizarre end. Hollie's full bladder spared her.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

@California Dreaming It is in lolspeak

[@oBRDY]

@California Dreaming man a sentence is a sentence

[@suzannac.6057]

@California Dreaming - "Feels" _has_ become a noun in the last few years... The Oxford Dictionary says that it's informal for "feelings of heightened emotions".

[@dankone3]

Wtf heroes? where the fuck were they when the ladies head was being bashed outside of a fucking plane for over 10 minutes? The ONLY hero here was the pilot and she was only doing her job

[@rexusthevaliant6311]

Common courtesy saved her

[@IftiAlam1999]

I love sitting on the window side seats of the planes I travel. This story, this changes everything. I just feel fortunate now

[@mattk6101]

Just dont get window seats by the wings

[@crystalinabacteria3430]

You are an amazing story teller. You went into so much detail I felt I was actually there on the plane. I used to love sitting next to the window but glad I don't fly anymore! This is the most horrifying story hopefully & I'm sure Jennifer was instantly passed out & felt no pain. Healing Prayers to Jennifer's family & friends & all who were affected on the plane especially those who tried to help Jennifer. 😥🙏♥️

[@dustinseybold4717]

Other than showing that there are still decent people in the world. This is proof that the smallest decisions can make or break 💔 even if you don't know it is right or wrong. love your content by the way keep it up

[@Windbend3r]

Whoever is pulling the strings wants us to think everyone else is not a good person when in fact it’s the opposite most people a good people but we focus on the indecent people. Most people have a super jaded view of reality and they are incapable for seeing it as it is

[@JaymiUkulele]

That one made me tear up. The compassion of putting her hand on Jennifer, and the other passenger too.

[@suburbanindie]

She was a corpse already at that point dude.

[@brittneylyons1192]

I went to school with the pilots daughter and met Tammie Jo Shults many times through sports. Hearing this story when it happened was absolutely shocking. The ability she and other passengers had to stay calm despite the situation is absolutely amazing.

[@MrBallen]

Wow what an honor that is to know Tammie! Yes, nerves of steel For sure

[@Justcarlosdiaz]

It's pretty easy to stay calm when you're not the one being violently ripped out a window

[@Joeysaladslover]

@@Justcarlosdiaz oh yes so easy to stay calm when a woman’s dangling out a plane window after one of the engines explodes. Stfu you’d probably shit yourself if you were there.

[@nncdrmr]

This was certainly a tragic story! I remember thinking at the time, "How do you get sucked out of a window?" You clarified my questions and gave me a good reason to know what these people were going through. Good report! Thank you.

[@lailascarlett3129]

This story was terrifying, i hope Holly amd that poor teenager are going well after having to witness that

[@thomascarey6344]

@@epizzle9232 Jennifer was at the window seat, she's the one the passed. The teen was in the middle

[@Mari-desu]

@@thomascarey6344 I think this person knows that, that's why they said that they hope holly and the teenager are doing well after witnessing that (because they survived)

[@carternelson1122]

@@Mari-desu they were talking to someone who deleted there comment, but yeah I hope they are alright

[@demandedcargo3919]

Responding people should reread the comment. Holly and the teenager are mentioned here as witnesses, everyone knows they're physically fine.

[@Mari-desu]

@@carternelson1122 oh okay, thank you for explaining! Same, I hope they're doing okay

[@lennieblake3444]

Heartbreaking, but shows our fellow humans capacity for empathy. Something we all know is lacking in the world.

[@lenoun4169]

Sadly I’m unable to have empathy

[@IknowIamkindagreat]

Imagine slowly freezing to death outside a plane, feeling so alone and scared, and then someone puts their hand on the small of your back. You're not dying alone. Holy shit, that was a masterclass move, a simple act to make someone's final moments less scary. Wow, that moved me genuinely, then ANOTHER woman holds the woman who is holding the woman. This is a testimony to the fact that humanity still exists!

[@NNJPRGreg]

I'm sure it was instant, being sucked through that tiny window hole, at that force, knocked her unconscious, and fatal. At least one would hope it was instant and she didn't suffer.

[@allisonjames2923]

Actually, she would probably have been knocked unconscious as she was dragged out the window & asphyxiated within 2-3 minutes without oxygen due to the combination of the vacuum effect & high altitude, so she wouldn’t have been freezing to death nor feeling alone or scared.

[@KasaiiruAMV]

@@allisonjames2923 according to autopsy it was instant because of the forces, it essentially snapped her neck

[@joysanders59]

Absolutely.

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

Love thy neighbour.

[@warriorofgod1538]

So easy to listen to you story tell. You’re so descriptive, it’s easy to visualize what you are talking about, almost as clear as watching a movie. You are very good at your job and I can see why you have been so successful. God Bless.