The Last Commercial Flight Out of Kabul - Real Stories

[@SamChui]

From the stories of this video, I would like to take this opportunity to salute those who risk their life on their job to bring others to safety. You're the heroes!

[@Blessan_]

Lets pray for Afghanistan

[@NotIcyism]

Hi

[@charlesmtl]

Always you enjoy your respect for the industry, and compliments on your ability to bring meaningfully stories.

[@Inspire-Risk]

I know

[@Inspire-Risk]

It’s sad

[@AmandeepSingh-qx9db]

Huge respect to PIA Captain- love from 🇮🇳

[@maximuskhann5318]

Thanks Amandeep

[@angeladickinson7742]

To the PIA Captain, your comments are an Inspiration. I was Senior Cabin Crew for many years with a major airline and it would have been a privilege and an honour to have worked with you. A true Leader and Captain. I salute you , Angela.

[@samkh6875]

still professional comment

[@gopivelugu8961]

Great to see your comments

[@MrOnemate]

Salute ? Are you a under cover agent or a Desk top boring military clerk ? Lol

[@Calvin19244]

@@MrOnemate salute (v.) late 14c., "to greet courteously and respectfully,"

[@MrOnemate]

Stop killing torture sexually abuse slaughter poison shoot defense less animals in So called islamic Republic of Pakistan. Police kill families in sahiwal highway quetta karachi. Animals are shot and poisoned. Children and women abuse crimes on rise. No justice. If a plane fell down in pakistan they slaughter black goat on runway as they belief on magic !

[@Skylark4]

It is said a “true leader makes the tough decision when all are afraid to” , the PIA Captain did just that. A true leader and deserves his 4 stripes.

[@hanj31]

He should be given a ríase and promoted to number 1 captain for the a320 series

[@markdouglas6991]

What was the tough decision. Takeoff or risk being killed. That’s an easy decision. The fact that he even debated the decision is disturbing. We live in a low expectation world.

[@nomansherazi1500]

@@markdouglas6991 but he takeoff and control the plane with a blind radar, he can have been crashed to any military heli or jet. But he use his all intelligencia to take desician and bring back them alive.

[@averyj5446]

@@markdouglas6991 remember military planes were also flying, so it was very dangerous situation as there was no direction from ATC, as he said it was cloudy and poor visibility and he had no idea what he would encounter in the air. It is sheer lucky he did not crash into another plane.

[@lizzystar5346]

@@averyj5446 Not really he said it was clear that day but he did say that IF it was cloudy or poor visibility he wouldn’t have know how he would have been able to take off and fly safely without crashing to military planes or helicopters

[@emilytheclumsygirl]

Mad respect for both of the PIA pilots who were willing to risk their careers to priotise the safety of their passengers and crews. ❤️👍🏻👏🏻

[@kennethwilliams7697]

Great job PIA Captain! You made the right decision to get your passengers, crew, and plane out of harms way!

[@prachuryyabaruah6551]

Really admire the decision making skills of the PIA crew. He followed his duties as a captain which is primarily safety of the aircraft and people on-board.

[@usmanaftab880]

I listened to the full interview of the brave PIA Captain...the military aircrafts ahead of PIA aircraft were releasing anti-missile flares but the crew visually navigated the aircraft to safe skies. Truly an incredible story.

[@itsmeclement1955]

The PIA captain placed the safety of the people on board above his career. It does not matter if he violates the take off clearance and the main priority is to get the people out of danger. Salute!

[@JustinLHopkins]

I agree. The plane could have been overrun by people desperate to get out.

[@yuriythebest]

He didn't violate anything though, he waited until there was no more ATC ( Atc Zero)

[@PrashantSharma-ve1um]

thats y most of the european+usa allied countries are fleeing their citizens befor that 31 august deadline....because currently that Kabul ATC tower is being Operated by some 30-40 US Marine soldiers....on 6hrs...shift routine.....I read somewhere online that as soon as kabul came under control of taliban the Local Afgan ATC operators Fled away...that made a chaos for pilots....thats y america took under control that main ATC......Hope ppl. will escape before 31 aug. after that...that ATC will also be under taliban control....after that wat they will do everyone knows

[@zruthl]

There was no atc to report him

[@tayyabakashif1149]

We all must salute the PIA pilot and his response in this situation,May Allah give us more heros like him,God bless us

[@seabeyond42]

The Pakistani pilot who made the decision to leave without ATC is in my humble opinion a man of great character. He not only made the decision to save the lives of his crew but also the lives of the passengers. It is very seldom in this day and age that you encounter these type of people. In the video he explained that he would rather take the violation against him than remain in Kabul and possibly be detained or even worse be killed by the Taliban. He made his decision, he executed his plan and delivered everyone to safety.

[@afc7237]

Now he will expect raise in his salary ...... great work done by the pilot

[@targa9]

Not by Taliban but others as they could use them for thier benefits..

[@ahmadhussain-Fitness]

Not talban but afghan citizens who r enemy of Pakistan

[@PrashantSharma-ve1um]

thats y most of the european+usa allied countries are fleeing their citizens befor that 31 august deadline....because currently that Kabul ATC tower is being Operated by some 30-40 US Marine soldiers....on 6hrs...shift routine.....I read somewhere online that as soon as kabul came under control of taliban the Local Afgan ATC operators Fled away...that made a chaos for pilots....thats y america took under control that main ATC......Hope ppl. will escape before 31 aug. after that...that ATC will also be under taliban control....after that wat they will do everyone knows

[@jiyounglongman4423]

This what he trained for in Human Factors. Pretty much a no brainer

[@FaiyzaBeg]

Huge respect to the PIA Pilot, he was smart, courageous, and compassionate by understanding the entire situation at hand. He truly deserves a medal for his bravery! (You could tell it was a traumatizing for him...) :(

[@inlangford]

The PIA pilot is a hero! HE made the ultimate decision and got the heck out of there... At some point someone's got to make a decision!

[@za7v9ier]

Exactly! And not wait to be a sitting duck!

[@itstomatogear6806]

LOL YOU HAVE 69 LIKES

[@TheGoldenBosses]

@@itstomatogear6806 LOL YOU HAVE NONE

[@vivianpham7742]

@@TheGoldenBosses 69 is an inappropriate number not an insult lmao

[@chetanpangam4007]

@@vivianpham7742 yeah if anyone cricket fan... knws jarvo was wearing 69 jersey

[@riddhi_chatterjee]

That Pakisthani Captain got my Respect.❤️

[@khalilafridi9570]

Thank you

[@als3538]

Ki go. Indian. Pakistan ke respect korcho. Modi rege jabe

[@ihateyoumylove]

No bad thing

[@johnframe3440]

Watching this as a former aviation employee made me tear up. Sam, thank you for your reporting & insight on this sad, ever changing, & volatile situation in Kabul. Your coverage reinforces that we truly are one human people & we're all in this together. Thank you for your reporting. It is much needed & much appreciated! (#JohnFromMetroCincinnati )

[@MarkBrandonAviation]

Shoutout to the ground crew of the PIA flight who still loaded; and pushed PIA even in these circumstances!

[@phantomf41]

Who works on ground there? Is it afghanis or PIA representatives?

[@clarkscat9386]

@@phantomf41 I Think its a mix of both

[@zsmotovlogs]

Salute to my brave PIA captain....Salute to all those who were putting there lives on risk to take the passengers out of Afghanistan safely....My Prayers for the people of Afghanistan 🤲🏼

[@lakewoodil]

Captain, you deserve all of the praise bestowed upon you. You are truly a hero unlike all the jocks who get called hero's but are anything but.

[@zahidzaman6116]

Your subscriber here Zeeshan bhai

[@hassu9046]

Pakistan zindabaad 👍

[@AcmePotatoPackingPocatello]

Pfffft

[@thatoneguywhorarelyuploads8460]

*SALUTE*

[@JRobert111111]

Wow! Such a powerful and sad presentation. I hope everyone can get out that needs to. The PIA captain was amazing.

[@shahiryarbuzdar3615]

The PIA had an amazing and affirmative response♥️

[@KevinBenskin]

I salute the PIA captain for his decision for the safety of his aircraft passengers and crew

[@swadeshsahoo4673]

pakistan supports to establish taliban govt. who is creating this chaos., 🤣🤣

[@KevinBenskin]

@@swadeshsahoo4673 I don't know

[@swadeshsahoo4673]

@@KevinBenskin LoL.

[@MattsAviationChannel]

Very sad situation! The crews deserve the utmost respect for flying in such caotic conditions. I hope and pray for all of them, especially those who are not lucky enough to escape to a better place.

[@VineethX343]

Salute to the brave PIA captain. From India.

[@aroundtheworld5407]

Thanks for nice comment

[@ihateyoumylove]

No salute. Never ever. Or go and settle there and salute them.

[@Lionlio.]

@@ihateyoumylove 😂😂👍

[@adhiantos]

Kudos to the PIA captain. He made the right choice and yeah couldn't imagine what would happen if he didn't do it soon enough. Sending prayers to the people of Afghanistan.

[@babarkhan-zi3xo]

Grate decision, as a pilot in command. PIA Captain did grate job. Thanks for sharing Sam!

[@muhammadhaseebmujtaba5960]

That's why PIA slogan is: "Great people to fly with!"❤🇵🇰 Salute to all those who played their part in saving innocent lives.

[@targa9]

Exactly..😇😇😇

[@Ghost0fPakistan]

Damn that touched my heart. This pilot is gonna be remembered in history

[@androidakandroidak6730]

@@Ghost0fPakistan maaan, be proud of Pakistan. That pilot. Greetings from Czechia

[@vinayak186f3]

👏👏🙌

[@syedhasanalimahdi7390]

@@androidakandroidak6730 Lmao but you know Pakistan supports the Taliban right?

[@Astropowergtv]

Proud to a Pakistani and love and respect the hard work of PIA

[@ja6368]

Thank God for these pilots with “balls”. As a cabin crew of 32 years, thankfully there are many like this Pakistani!🇺🇸

[@boricuayehudim427]

Kudos to that PIA Captain a Warrior in every sense of the Word ☝🏾

[@richardmorris7063]

This capt deserves a round of applause when that flight landed!

[@Sylvan_dB]

That PIA captain, 👍shows the reality of needing a real person to make real decisions in unforeseen circumstances.

[@rotormaxx]

Thanks Sam for the informative video! The PIA captain showed us true bravery and compassion for human life in this time of crisis. My hats off to you

[@spinalcrackerbox]

I would have done exactly as the PIA captain did. "ATC zero" - oh we're out of here now!

[@qasimazhar5918]

Pakistani pilots are brave and confident that they can make tough decision on this abnormal situations .

[@Ghost0fPakistan]

Ever since they kicked out those fake pilots Pia has been improving. I hope it regains its legacy it once had

[@FactCanvass]

Indeed, a timely and a great decision taken by the PIA pilot, salute!

[@redjaypictures4528]

Im glad that PIA captain wasn’t reprimanded for going rouge, i think most of us would agree that we would have done the same thing

[@adampoultney8737]

He made the right call, the risk was worth it.

[@Liza_F2P]

He did the right thing. It was either risk many lives or make a move that is not allowed

[@jfm8765]

OMG! Reality exceeds Fiction! Huge respect for PIA Captain and Crew!

[@Aussienewslover]

A very courageous man. I have no doubt in my mind that the Captain of that flight made the right decision.

[@kiqbal85]

Humanity and professionalism.. Salutes to PIA pilot..

[@teresakoza9555]

Thank you Sam for caring and sharing these valuable stories.

[@9shazad]

Saved many lives especially many foreign civilians who were on that plane trying to get out off Kabul very well done !!! ❤️🇵🇰

[@COBBRACING21]

that PIA pilot saved lives that day taking off even with no clearance a hero if u ask me

[@afc7237]

We dont need to ask you, ofcourse he is a hero 🙂🙂

[@mracer8]

@@afc7237 He didn't saved live that day, the airplane and passenger is already inside the airport! by flying off without atc, he could also take out helicopter and such in the area!

[@targa9]

True..he is definitely a hero..

[@yuriythebest]

he is a hero, but he didn't violate anything/no longer needed clearance since he just waited until there was no ATC (ATC Zero)

[@matpk]

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[@NovejSpeed3]

Fantastic coverage Sam. These are the stories ppl need to see in the news. Thank you for sharing.

[@loveitloveit122]

my heart is filled w huge thank yous and admiration to this amazing PIA captian❤❣❤❣

[@sahalxasan]

The decision taken by the PIA captain was risky by inevitable, kudos to to him, it was a life saving

[@annemacleod1421]

Thank you Sam for compiling these harrowing real time events. The PIA Captain was brave and courageous… and thank goodness he was. Meanwhile it is tragically sad to hear the Afghan government leaders have departed… abandoning the citizens of Afghanistan. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑 We can only pray for them. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dominiqitta]

The PIA captain is a hero. He has the heart of a lion...

[@leoMessi-ju9wo]

That PIA's captain has my respect, boy the man's a legend.

[@dmcrosby11]

Thank you so much for you sharing this story during such difficult times.

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

I bet that was such a great feeling speaking with Doha ATC when you finally got out

[@jatayubaxi4553]

Praying for the safety of all people in Afghanistan. Huge respect and salute to PIA captain.

[@greyjay9202]

The PIA captain and his first officer made the right decision. Start the takeoff roll, and get the hell out of there.

[@hamzashah9543]

The decision of the getting a push back was the most important one that the pilot took. If he hadn't taken a push back , it would have been impossible to get the plane out of it even if he wanted to , as the place was ransacked.

[@Eh_Siala_productions]

From when the pilot heard from the ATC that ATC ZERO. I look up to him by taking the decision to take off from Kabul. As he though of his passengers and also crew members life. As the military planes are making a mad dash to the runway and are taking off.

[@nishantmaheshwari9440]

Hat off to PIA pilot for thinking like a human & getting people out of Chaos. Salute from India.

[@bluffmedia8254]

Sam. Stories no one else is telling. Great job man!

[@burakeric3469]

we salute PIA pilots and cabin crews

[@masaomdil3837]

Thank you ❤️🇵🇰

[@matpk]

@@masaomdil3837 Compare 1930s Nazi Germany Vs 2020s Communist Chinazi IN YOUR NEXT VIDEO Project.

[@cameron7057]

These are very sad times and my prayers go out to the people of Afghanistan. Great video and information about these flights too! I hope everybody stays safe.

[@thecomedypilot5894]

Biden needs to resign immediately.

[@F15CEAGLE]

Maranatha. Ezekiel 38-39 are up next. Study up.

[@LINJ638]

@@thecomedypilot5894 What difference does it make!??!?! If the Republicans are in power, they would ruin the whole show as well.

[@thecomedypilot5894]

​@@LINJ638 Trump's plan was to get the American citizens out of Afghanistan first, followed by their artillery, and then the military would leave last after blowing up their bases to prevent the Taliban from obtaining their weapons. Trump actually made great deals with Afghanistan, but then Biden comes in and decides to pull all the troops out at once, and is leaving the American citizens behind, forcing them to fend for themselves. Biden is trying to forget about his own Americans. If Biden was for the American people, then why is he leaving these Americans trapped? Don't act like Republicans would have been worse.

[@beartackle]

I've been thanking our Lord Jesus Christ that my friend went on the plane! I think he's blade now, and I thank Jesus and those who believe in him so that His believers will be saved! I will pray for others! Thanks, Jesus, for saving your followers!

[@kspades]

Amazing reporting Sam, I’ve never seen these stories reported anywhere else and they were great. Keep up the good aviation work

[@targa9]

Salute to the PIA captain... So much love n respect towards him

[@F-Khan491]

Captain Maqsood Bijrani, the whole country is thankful to you. You are one of our heroes.

[@AA-qk1nf]

In another interview by the PIA cabin crew, she mentioned that the captain hurriedly took off behind 2 American fighter jets. These jets would have been cleared for takeoff considering heavy helicopter activity in the area.

[@davidkuo5702]

thank you so much Sam for making these stories available to the world. It helps us to really understanding and appreciate people who are doing their best to save lives. thank you so much for the 1st line of people, the airline, the crew and the pilots for making brave and life critical decision.

[@pesfarah9584]

I am an ex cadet of cadet college petaro and I am proud to say that the pilot who safely evacuated the passengers from Kabul is also an ex cadet of cadet college petaro. Pakistan zindabad

[@kindinohubert8962]

Very interesting unfolding of events there, thanks Sam.

[@system-4210]

The pilot is a hero

[@asadansari7897]

Brilliant job by Pakistan🇵🇰 pilot 👏 who risk his life to save others , well done guys .thanks Sam for sharing very encroachment stories. AA Slough England 🇬🇧.

[@jamesmmcgill]

This is really heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers to the people of Afghanistan.

[@Rihardololz]

yep prayers sure help them now **sarcasm**

[@ramkumarsuresh]

Hope you aren't from NATO countries(including USA) since Operation Cyclone made the Taliban & the so-called War on Terror cost $2Trillion Dollars only to teach Taliban how to speak in press conferences.

[@jamesmmcgill]

@@ramkumarsuresh im from the virtual universe, boyo.

[@piterb4753]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4q4nYaEhp52jck Afghanistan

[@misterbig9025]

My respect to those working at the airport to make sure it is still operational! They reside in Kabul, they stay for those who wish to leave! Thank you for their service.

[@AlphaKilo]

Huge respect for Pakistani pilots.

[@texaware1019]

God bless you Sam for posting this information and interviewing the PIA captain in particular.

[@aviationchannel6204]

Aviation plays such a huge role in the evacuation of citizens! I'm glad that people are helping out from all over the world.

[@denyskar]

Too sad very few woman and kids or older but many young man ,too sad

[@dani5k571]

@@denyskar im sorry but what are you trying to say

[@denyskar]

@@dani5k571 not trying to go into politics here , but said i thought.

[@dani5k571]

@@denyskar dude i don't think your sentences really make sense

[@denyskar]

@@dani5k571 ok👌

[@cherineh4456]

Thank you so much Sam for your efforts to bring to us these stories and insights. 🤍

[@mohamedshafqat2380]

Appreciate the pilots as they have taken some brave decisions within the short time frame for securing lives including them.

[@rsingh3453]

Pakistani PIA Captain win my heart, may Allah Bless him

[@bishwanathdarnal7982]

PIA captain 👨‍✈️ deserves much more respect ✊

[@trob0914]

Thanks for updating those of us interested in the airlift operations out of Kabul. Kudos to All flight crews involved!!

[@madcharlotte1435]

Thanx Sam for the update. Great report. We really appreciate the work you put in. Looking forward to more updates. We thank god your colleagues who fly for our safety remain safe ! Cheers Sam.

[@usmanaftab880]

Incredible story...well done PIA and other carriers for your brave efforts!

[@sj6361]

PIA (Great People to Fly With) has proven again that they are the best even under extreme tension and pressure. The decision taken by Capt is remarkable. Only the brave can do it. Thanks to Sam also for sharing the experiences of such brave people.

[@targa9]

So true

[@josegomezbaz1386]

Hello Sam: excellent documentary report about lasts commercial flights from Kabul. Thank you, from Santo Domingo (SDQ), Dominican Republic 🇩🇴.

[@Vamsi_krishna_boina]

Great decision taken by Pakistani captain. Well managed and hats off to the captain 👍

[@tjmcguire9417]

Good work Sam. You are helping to show the true reality of what is happening. That's called reporting. Thank you.

[@bilinasmini3480]

These stories give me goosebumps, God bless the PIA captain for making this decision 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NabilAthman]

Thank for this update and massive respect to the Airline industry, PIA Captains story was great that he used his own initiative decision to take off either way.

[@AdamAdam-uy9pu]

Great Work by PIA captain and absolute pragmatic decision considering the situation.

[@shyamedamana]

Giving a warm salute to the PIA captain for the brave decision that he taken at the worst situation. You will be forever in the hearts of all passengers boarded. " if they didn't give ATC clearance, we will take off without clearance " simply goosebumps ♥️ Applause to the first officer and the entire crew 🙏

[@pubgmaniac_1]

Huge respect to the PIA captain.🇵🇰❤️

[@andypinto1]

Salute to you Sam. You're little KZbin site has grown to news, information, and history. Much respect!

[@neelsarsij2513]

Salute PIA pilot he did his duty well

[@yawarsaab]

PIA pilot has flown in to history books with flying colours 🇵🇰✈️🛫

[@smoothhumble2547]

A lot of respect and I mean a whole lot of respect for the PIA pilot, it's easy to seat behind your keyboard and assume anything, on the flip side of course it's a whole different experience, the man his co pilot and the crew are heroes in my opinion

[@kimngatran6271]

Thankyou Sam! your words n encouragement play an important role in the Aviation international humanitarian rescue effort in Kabul. I hope all people get out there safely. Salute to all the men n women who risk their lives to save others!

[@seanfleming7080]

Interviews needs to be played on the news!! Also these airlines are the unseen heroes that nobody talks about. It’s all about the military and what they’re doing but nobody is talking about these civilian pilots (most pilots with big US companies are former AF) taking the mission to fly over there and do this.

[@edoedo8686]

In my opinion Western press coverage on the crisis is abysmal. But this program is superb...

[@jorgejefferson8251]

Most pilots from Middle Eastern airlines are former military pilots for the airline's countries of origin also.

[@motherofswords6466]

You’re a hero sir! Thank you for saving all those people! Much love from my family to yours!

[@v1aviation268]

This is truly sad, my thoughts are with everyone in Kabul right now. Great video Sam!

[@muhammadhariszahid5406]

Incredible Incredible I'm a proud Pakistani 🇵🇰❤

[@AnshumanBhatia20]

Salute to you Maqsood Bijarani Sir from 🇮🇳

[@muhammaduzair6022]

🌺🌞

[@MK-rn2hm]

PIA flight captain and crew are a case study for future aviators all over the world. A big salute to them from the 🇺🇸!!

[@mrkc10]

Outstanding video Sam! Documenting history.

[@johnkeyes5719]

So sad, what a horrific situation. Glad but terrifiied to see a real, upclose, devastating situation. Thank you, Sam, great reporting.