Navy Pilot's Terrifying Close Call: Hydroplaning Drama

Experience the heart-stopping moment when a Navy pilot navigates a near-disaster during a stormy landing. This incredible story reveals what it’s like to face extreme weather conditions and the challenge of hydroplaning in a military aircraft. Buckle up for a wild ride! #NavyPilot #AviationDrama #Hydroplaning #PilotStories #StormLanding #AviationSafety #MilitaryFlying #TrueStories #FlightSafety #AirplaneAdventures

[@cremebrulee4759]

Terrifying!!! Thank you for your service, sir. 🇺🇸

[@psinclairjr]

Captain Steve doing donuts in a Navy jet! Great story Skipper, please keep them coming

[@BelmontRose1]

What a great story! I once had a pilot tell me that 99% of the time, flying is just careful routine and 1% of the time something so freaky happens it will turn your hair (what remains of your hair) gray and takes care of any problem you may have had with constipation that day!

[@billbeyatte]

I was a P-3 TACCO . My "moment" was when I was still flying NAV. The plane was struck by lightning en route from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. We lost all nav equipment except ADF. I had to use the AFN radio station on the atoll to get us back..

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Cpt. Steve this admission gives new meaning to the saying *"A Wing and a Prayer!"*

[@1bizjets]

Thank you for the story. A true nail biter. You are an excellent pilot. You flew that plane until it stopped

[@frankhinkle5772]

Wow. And as the pilot in command, it's all on you and your skill and knowledge. And maybe the hand of God saving you all.

[@vincep7723]

No maybe about it ;).

[@frankhinkle5772]

My dad was an AO2C on P2Vs durring the late '50 into the early '60s, USNR. He was very proud to be a Navy Airdale.

[@BenjaminMills-x1n]

Captain//// Steeeeve I'm Capt.//// Benny I had a similar situation with my 737 had started hydroplaning and I was a First Officer at the time and my Capt.//// Took over and ended up stopping about 20ft from the end. I really thought we were not going to make it. That's why I take criticism very well because there is always things to learn through your career. Thanks for sharing!!✈️

[@defel1]

Thank you for your service and your survival.

[@Tryinghardnotto]

Good job Captain, Semper Fi. Thank you for your service. Love your channel. USMC 1978-1983

[@patrickcreath217]

BRAVO ZULU Captain Steve! I was aircrew on the Lockheed P-3C, as an IFT. We had some really good level headed PPC's such as yourself back in the day.

[@ricknelson947]

Jacksonville Fl resident and former navy AQ of the AIMD variety here 80-84. That was a great story to hear. Navy pilots are the greatest (to me). Knowing pilots like you are out there helped me get over my flying (as a passenger) fears. The P3 is an awesome aircraft that I used to watch fly over my house every day, too bad it’s being replaced with the P8.

[@larrybaker5316]

all things are possible with God, SO glad everyone was safe ! ! ! !..........now that's a story to tell the grandkids! thanks for sharing Cap'n Steeeve....continue flying safe!

[@richardcarrick1760]

Brilliant! I was on the edge of my seat!

[@vieuxbal1253]

So you're a former US Navy pilot. No wonder. The right stuff👍🏿

[@andycoles4588]

Wow 😮 I can only imagine how scary that was. Your training and experience saved the day. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@BidsOutdoorAdventures]

Yikes! Yeah, take a moment to have a moment! Thanks for sharing.

[@LH-gc2si]

It takes a special, resourceful and strong person to be a pilot. To be able to be calm, ballanced and focused at all times, wow! I am very greatful that thise people exist so we can fly safely around the world. Thank you so much captain Steve.

[@donmorton7179]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@davidarias6814]

What a story Captain Steeeeeeeve, you fly safe always, Godspeed.

[@lindsayboyers249]

Wow, that's some story. Thanks for your service ❤

[@robinroberts3335]

Fantastic story Steve 👍🏻😎

[@arktavulpo]

Thank you for sharing your incredible story, Captain Steve! And greetings from your viewers in Ukraine! 🫡

[@johnolsen7073]

Had something similar in a Jetstream many years ago. JBI was reported .28 strong 90 degree left crosswind within landing limits. It was left out in the runway report that 20 minutes before landing urea was applied. We were fine until we slowed through 80 knots then the crosswind affected us. We had no effective braking, were weather cocking into wind, using reverse and some power to stay on the runway centreline. We were too slow to initiate a go around on the remaining short runway. Our passengers were aware of the situation and a safety investigation and a review was done. This resulted in many changes to winter ground ops.. Urea makes water on the top of compacted ice and snow. It is amazing the number of things that occur to you in 52 years of flying.

[@danielberman115]

Love it all! And amazing story teller! Thank you!

[@charlesdempewolf6861]

I thought he was gonna tell the story of when his per diem check didn't show up... :) [Sorry Steve - had to do it. Former S-3A/B SENSO, retired CPO] Great job saving the Big Bird and your crew from a possible disaster....

[@brugaldr809]

Captain Steve saved🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dwjr5129]

Great respect Captain…🫶🏻

[@nolagranolabar]

Thanks for sharing that fantastic story Captain Steve! God was definitely with you! 🛬🙏🏻🥰👍🏻

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Fascinating!!! You Sir, Have the Right Stuff!!!

[@teresadeleon7099]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you captain Steeeeve. 💙

[@gregnarez]

This is your best clip yet just saying.

[@flossycaines1270]

Thank you Captain Steeeeve you are very amusing and informative!!! I enjoy your videos.

[@ker4all]

Such awesome relatable life scenarios. Captain Streeve, thank you, sir

[@gregsiska8599]

Hi Captain Steve. Ex-USN DS1 here. Lived in Topsham 1986 thru 2011. Nice memories of BNAS. Loved seeing the P3's flying. I can imagine the pit of your stomach feeling when you're sliding and... it just ... won't... stop... Glad you got out of that one without any harm.

[@Jetcarson4]

Crazy, and thanks for your service Steve. We all appreciate it.!!!!

[@FKNANGRYBRIT]

Way to give the thanks for government narrative. Do any American civilians realise the government pushed this forward while shooting vets in the back. Civilians thank vets the government rips us off, shts us out and leaves tens of thousands in poverty with many homeless, on drugs or severe drink issues. Want to thank vets give us work. As soon as potential civilian managers hear military vet they run for the hills. Point is nobody wants the potential of harm to themselves or customers. Only option in best case scenario is policing or a shty paid security job

[@ramcharger3185]

Great story Steve. Very glad you made it safe. Thanks for your Navy service.

[@youtubeobserverz]

Not as serious as Capt. Steve, but way back in the early 1980's when I was on active duty I was driving F-4 aircrew to their planes. On the way back I got too close to a F-4's afterburner and almost got the step van tipped over. Visions of a courts-martial flew through my head... 🤐

[@ahole5388]

Haha that's some funny shit!!

[@artofcisum_official1294]

Wow!😮..Captain Steve.❤

[@gjhart]

Wow! What a story...

[@gregorygualtiere9607]

Love your flying info. Great Job Steeve!

[@dianericciardistewart2224]

Hey Captain Steve, I am a relatively new sub. Just happened to see a random post of yours in my feed - have been watching ever since! I absolutely love your informative vids. BTW, thank you for your service Sir! May God continue to bless you with health and safety in the skies. Cheers!!

[@brandspro]

I imagine my father had a similar scare landing at Ubon after a mission over Vietnam. He put the Phantom down on the wet runway easily enough, and pull the handle to deploy the drag chute…which promptly fell out of its housing and detached itself from the airplane. Quick onto the brakes, only to find…no brakes. Plan C was drop the hook and hope it engaged the departure end arresting gear, which, thankfully it did. Plan D would have involved a rocket and a silk tie.

[@lallimohan]

Thanks for your Service. Kudos Captain Steve.

[@tcarroll3954]

Wow!

[@gilliantracy7991]

Great story. Thanks for sharing!

[@garythibeault168]

I’m born and raised in Brunswick Maine I can still hear those P-3’s

[@SWAFanPilot]

Captain, happy holidays and have a merry Christmas! Stopping with 1 foot of runway remaining is incredible.

[@IfyougotitatruckbroughtitAlexK]

Happeee New Year Cap!

[@Taffeyboy]

God bless you, Captain Steve and God bless the US Navy Air.😅

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Great save.🎉🎉🎉

[@soniaoliva56]

Thank you Captain Steeve for sharing this experience. I don’t think i can go through a bad experience flying and stay alive. I panic in mild turbulence. Flying it’s not my favorite thing to do😂😂😂😂

[@mita6010]

Sounds like a Bruce Willis movie 🎥. Or perhaps Tom Cruz. I’m having anxiety just listening to this story.

[@nancyaustin9516]

Um, yeah, have done something analogous in a car on a Midwestern two-laner in winter. Fortunately managed to keep it on the road, but I know that feeling. Eek

[@RedRabbitOfficial]

Scary stuff, so much can go wrong so quickly. I'm glad with this happy ending.

[@vbienek8649]

Amazing testimony! "Having a moment" praising and thanking God❤🙌

[@charlesmclean9089]

As a pilot, one must never forget, that's what planes do, they crash. As the pilot, you have to stop them from crashing.

[@ricochetrabbit4618]

WOW!!!.. real life drama, good job though!

[@TerranceMurphy-i5n]

That's no hydroplaning... that's landing with style

[@weldrocks]

You MADE it by this much

[@joepagan1170]

I know the next thing what you did..... Had to go change your shorts right..... Thanks for sharing Captain Steve

[@David-yu3mx]

Margins of safety are there for a reason, which ALL of us would do well to practice so we don't have to meet that guy with the scythe, black cape, and the jolly roger face .

[@vernyjm]

😱👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@augustinalawson6373]

Interesting, I hope you have faith in God. Thanks for sharing this story, and thanks for your service.

[@derekgovender6840]

With love from South Africa. Safe Flying Capt Steeeeeeeve !!!

[@MidNightRider2001]

Good stuff to know!

[@williamcostello8624]

Always look forward to your short videos. Are you a Quiet Birdman by chance?

[@peterkaufmann8579]

I love your videos, Steve. I'm a big watch fan. Noticed your watch but can't make it out. What watch do you wear?

[@johanneszandvliet8178]

Love jou Captain Steef

[@pjinnj35]

How often do you go into the flight simulator for updates and stuff?

[@TheTravelerMan]

Good story.

[@JenWebber-b5f]

I live in southern maine been to Brunswick many times for blue angels thanks for your service cool story

[@chipworrell6025]

Would have to be Naval Aviation. Never met a OPS officer who could read a weather report....

[@onevalewa1131]

Brown trousers moment. Well done and a bit of luck🎉

[@edmain1137]

Last time I flew I had a old pilot in charge. How do I know he was old? Looking out the window I could see he made the entire flight with his turn signal on.

[@gordonbergslien30]

A friend of mine and l were in a Stinson L-5 (single-engine, tandem seating) when we attempted to land on a rain slick runway. For a couple of seconds we were going straight and then we spun 90 degrees. As we slid sideways down the runway things slowed waaaay down. I remember thinking, "this isn't right." My buddy, who was in front flying the plane, quickly regained control and got us straightened out but things were hairy for a few seconds--it seemed like a lot longer. Most exciting landing of my life.

[@Eric-dd4el]

GOD IS GOOD!!!

[@Guy-wn3cp]

Hi Captain Steve: may I ask why did you not just take off again, with tanks full of fuel and go to another airport where the weather is better? I know that in the navy when you miss the cable on a carrier, you take off for another run. But a great story, though.

[@chloewolf9201]

😳😳😳😳 yep this is why I don't fly. It's just terrifying. My children love it thank god. Have travelled a lot. That must of been so scary hydroplaning on a runway in a giant plane with real bombs. 😮. I'm so happy you were all OK

[@propdoctor21564]

Great story 👍

[@monadking2761]

Had a moment...Love the stories. I can only imagine. Did you have to change your skivvies?

[@SusanT-r4e]

Capt Steve would you like to fly a seaplane? You'd probably like the water so much you probably will just go along the water! 😂

[@donp1088]

You certainly sound like a wise person in many ways. Believing that, I heard you say you sent an ‘airborne prayer’ in the midst of your emergency. Your plane stopped one foot before the end of the runway. Tell me, please, do you attribute that ‘salvation’ to luck, or to God who heard and answered your prayer because of His will? (Here’s where wisdom will definitely shine)

[@lornaprince7078]

Angeles were on assignment.bless God 🙏

[@bryangarringer5503]

Go Navy!

[@OrionCorsari]

Hi Captain Steve - great story. You mentioned props on this plane - what aircraft was it? The photos look like P-3s

[@leroyjones6958]

What is an "Arrow Prayer" ?

[@SteveRandall-l7d]

Thank you for your service. What aircraft did you fly? You mentioned live weapons on the wings, crew in back and reverse engines..sub hunter?

[@JKnight51480]

Wow.....

[@josuemendez7862]

Point of no return or you do it or you gone cool story

[@eldonbrean6142]

Captain Steve, were you stationed at Argencia Newfoundland before Brunswick Maine.

[@zubingulati1363]

What the f is a fake bomb? Is it a bomb that doesn't explode? Then it wouldn't be a bomb a dud, fake maybe?

[@JudahEyes]

Cool story! Would it have been possible to pull up and either give it another try or land at another airport?

[@joeanderson9852]

❤❤

[@appamaddox8190]

Watched a Cessna 150 get blown around unmanned down a tarmac, up a taxiway, across a runway, down another taxiway to an opposite ramp area then rest upright between 2 hangers.

[@anitaklara7428]

Captain Steve,can we please hear your opinion about South Korea plane crash? Or at least your opinion on bird strikes, landing on a belly and that weird concrete wall at that airport?

[@jeffrozay360]

Am captain Steeeeeeeevvvvvvveeeeee😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrgone658]

How cool would it be have a panel discussion with (in no particular order) Ward Carroll, Hoover, Juan Browne, and Captain Steeeve? (and anyone else you can think of)

[@MySparkle888]

Did anyone have a code brown?

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

Would be interesting to hear the right seat version.