New Footage Shows Moments Before Seattle Man Crashed Plane in 2018

A newly released video sheds new light on the moments leading up to Richard Russell crashing a plane. The footage shows him going through security wearing a T-shirt that says "the sky's no limit." He then boards an empty 70-seater plane and took off. Russell flew the plane around Seattle for an hour while National Guard fighter jets were scrambled in fear. The 2018 incident ended when Russell crashed the plane onto a remote island, killing himself.

[@Name-ps9fx]

"Having a few screws loose" and "being a broken guy" is a hurt most have never known. Rest in peace, fella.

[@L00katThePFPic]

I'm sure most people know exactly what that is. I'd say more people than not know what he means.

[@gburahbondo2948]

Rip Russell

[@ihswap]

Depression is super common and most people don't know they have it. If you feel like something in your life just isn't right please get checked out and save yourself years of living a miserable nightmare.

[@jeremyalty6693]

Rest In Peace, Big Guy.

[@4agony777]

What if therapy is too expensive

[@rocked30]

He seemed so nonchalant about the whole ordeal, almost like he was at peace and just wanted to go out in style.

[@coolpoolbymatthew]

*Well he sure did go out with style!*

[@nebula2294]

That's exactly what he did.

[@jacob8623]

Bittersweet really. I don’t know how to really think of it either. I pray God forgives him for taking his own life but a part of me feels happy for him that he went out the way he wanted… I don’t know, such a strange story and guy. I bet he was someone you would have a beer with.

[@NickleForYourThoughts]

At least he went out in style without taking anyone with him. for that he didnt have as many screws loose and many may say. RIP

[@jacob8623]

@@Watefak I know it’s a bit annoying calling this poor guy a hero or a legend but I think the context of those statements represent something else. I truly don’t think they really think he is a hero or a legend it’s just a lazy figure of speech.

[@cory2326]

That dude has a place in my heart, i think all he really needed was a friend to be there for him

[@jillgriffin4274]

Life is full of ups and down. The markets remain unpredictable, this is apparently the best time to use a good investment broker

[@Gabby-tt4mf]

Lookup Susan Denise Vargason, I came across her in an investment magazine and I reached out to her afterwards. her consistency is top notch

[@gmost5701]

No one cares about having a place in your heart lmao get over yourself

[@anime4318]

@@jillgriffin4274 Bot

[@meowmeow9617]

Nice, you stole someone else’s comment.

[@talkaboutwacky]

I was crushed when I learned about Beebo Russell. I’ve never thought it was possible to grieve someone you’ve never known or met. I’m so sorry to his family and friends

[@JS_542_Promenade-zr5yf]

I totally get this. I think a lot of us felt some kind of emotional connection to him. I wish he knew how fondly people (who had never met him) think of him now.

[@swisscheeseplease97]

I can’t even believe this happened. It doesn’t even compute in my mind. I can’t fathom any of it. Ha

[@theillustriousone8324]

What if he wasn't pink?

[@RuinedItAgain]

RIP SkyKing

[@agamersponder1122]

I agree. Grieving over someone you dont know. Hits diff

[@technugget873]

100% respect the fact that he didn’t take anyone else with him. He didn’t crash in a densely populated area and he only took himself

[@chrispeeters6923]

Thats true but most people with these problems dont want to hurt anyone only themself

[@francogonzalez1985]

and an expensive plane

[@RAMONE1907]

@@francogonzalez1985 insurance

[@503tasmanio]

@@francogonzalez1985 so it would've been better if he crashed it on to others. Or killed other before he dude himself?

[@francogonzalez1985]

@@503tasmanio no it would be better if he used a gun to himself. also how you get to that conclusion? people like you give me headache

[@jayforerunner965]

Not gonna lie, I find it really impressive that this guy was able to smoothly take off without any flying experience.

[@yothatsyogi]

He certainly practiced at home on a flight simulator. But it's still extremely impressive

[@ambersicherman7787]

You should watch the documentary. He did much more than just a smooth take off. Pushed the limits on that plane. He told atc he was going to do a circle flip....and he did it. Now that's impressive!

[@bluescreen8118]

bro he played videos game what you expect

[@arywaifu656]

Mm daddyyy, I've got something you can take off without experience🖤

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Bruh don't you know his a pro pilot in GTA

[@Bougiebricks]

For a man who hasn’t flown a plane in his whole life, he was really good at flying the plane in the beginning. He did big upside down loops in the air with the plane. Had he stayed calm and been sane, he would have been better than a stunt show pilot.

[@militaryjunkie6207]

Microsoft flight simulator

[@rushieboi3192]

@@militaryjunkie6207 micrsoft flight simulator was released on 2020

[@AintNothing.]

Suicidal Microsoft Flight Simulator 2022

[@carlojones8610]

dude had two firsts names that were also last names. he eventually went crazy and he died. at least he went alone.

[@fingerpressgaming1956]

@@rushieboi3192 microsoft flight simulator x was released since 2006

[@Hireaga]

the fact that he didn't want anyone else to die in this shows really who he was.

[@petertimowreef9085]

Bro that says nothing about who he really was, why would you assume that someone who's suicidal and a plane thief is also a murderer?

[@twotime777]

@@petertimowreef9085he’s assuming that he’s not a murderer? Idk if it’s the way you worded it but you’re kind of contradicting yourself here my guy. He crashed on a remote island to ensure no one else was in danger but himself. That is what the original comment is referring to if you’re lost

[@baal2.078]

he was such a good man to. he crashed on a remote island so he didn’t hurt anyone, and he wanted to end it doing what he loved. i wish he could’ve been saved.

[@specialc8142]

Is it his private plane or someone/company plane?

[@divyanshushankar8134]

Moron..killed himself..

[@specialc8142]

@yukari akiyama thank you, that guy calling the criminal a good man for stealing a plane and suicide with it lol.

[@wombat8601]

@@specialc8142 totally agree with you. Even when you have problems, stealing an airplane is not a gentleman act ....

[@Gatsu_Gambino]

@@wombat8601 did either of you watch the video? He was toeing it and it literally started moving by itself. That's why he had to jump in it, but he's kind of an idiot anyway because why tf even jump on it?

[@beverlycraven1739]

Just goes to show, you NEVER know what a person is dealing with EMOTIONALLY. R.I.P

[@michaelm.1947]

Yes, and the tough guy culture makes sure that, even if you try talking about it, it's just laughed off.

[@ConanObrien22]

@@michaelm.1947 Sad sad world we're living in

[@Adi.w4v]

He could have killed a lot of people, being depressed doesn’t make it more understandable

[@ConanObrien22]

@@Adi.w4v well that's kinda the point he picked the less crowd area to crashed himself out. From thousands of places. It could've been the buildings like 911 or stadium or malls but he didn't go that way.

[@nazirbismillah2116]

but if was a Muslim just imagine the hu haa would have been labelled a Terrorist not someone with screw loose probably all the press would have blamed his whole religion

[@Vixctor13]

He had a wife who loved him, a family that loved him and he still couldn't find happiness. Depression can be a tough adversary.

[@catsbyondrepair]

Depression is a myth foolbar it's not in the bible

[@mxmangobutt]

@@catsbyondrepair Hoping this is satire

[@-teamsukiandcorny-]

@@catsbyondrepair bruh, depression is very real

[@cosmicalize]

@@mxmangobutt I checked this persons comment history. They have a history of making comments like this one and saying that Karens were in the right. Probably a fatherless troll.

[@freecleets]

@@catsbyondrepair you're not in the bible so you're a myth

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

As a pilot, he spoke more than anyone else in the entire aviation industry. Ground handlers have it rough, pilots have bad days, flight attendants work when feeling sick but no one can say a damn thing.

[@thetwitchfurry5548]

He sounded like a good guy who you would have liked to be friends with, it's such a shame

[@mooncakev1689]

"TheTwitchFurry" 💀

[@thetwitchfurry5548]

@@mooncakev1689 ?

[@nebula2294]

@@thetwitchfurry5548 He's making fun of your name

[@Joshy.Want.Wingyy]

"Thetwitchfurry" 💀

[@thetwitchfurry5548]

@@mooncakev1689 "MooncakeV1" 💀

[@generalmisery]

He still deserves full credit for being the only person, who on their first flight without any experience before, chose a large passenger plane, did a looping in it, which is a feat the most experienced pilot wouldn't dare to do, didn't loose control over it and perfectly hit the spot where he wanted to crash. He has got to be the best Pilot I have ever seen.

[@f.f.657]

Nah he just had no fear. If trained pilots had no fear as well they could do it even better. They just dont want to risk their lives and their passengers so they dont attempt to do it.

[@jrock5995]

@@f.f.657 It be a whole lot better if they did!!!

[@idontgivetwoflyinfcks3001]

That has to be the greatest pirate I've ever seen

[@resksmith5862]

Best pilot 😂he couldn’t land it great take off tho

[@generalmisery]

@@resksmith5862 his point was to crash it, but safely to not harm anyone directly. So from his perspective he landed it perfectly. Besides he didn't want to put landing aid on, so he could crash it. He knew what he was doing. He deserves to be remembered as a pilot legend.

[@hoodinisharif1860]

As a Ramp Supervisor for an airline with a private pilot license & over 400hrs of flight time I have to say the most impressive thing about this whole situation was how he was able to unhook the towbar which usually takes 2 people on each side of the nose landing gear to detach the towbar in sync and he did it with the breaks released on the aircraft and jumped back in. Idk what he would’ve done had the towbar not detached 😭😭😭

[@Lindsey_Lockwood]

He would be alive because this probably would have led him down a path to mandatory therapy and proper meds to treat his depression.

[@zenystyfn5670]

and you talk like an 18years old now adays

[@newname3021]

Lindsey Lockwood more like he would have been fired and given zero help. Probably would have been publicly shamed too since this is on video. But nice little fairytale you came up with there🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

Exactly, I wouldn’t even know how to adjust the seat . The fact that he actually got it on the air is impressive.

[@mexicarspotter]

Will power.

[@sureno1833]

"notorious crime" is giving public space to "inside edition". This guy is King of the Skies. RIP brother.

[@ingothitrust5248]

He didn't take anyone with him, in the air nor on the ground; kinda have to respect him for that. I just hope he found some joy or peace being in the air with a carefree attitude before he crashed it.

[@b.b.s7545]

The animals tho

[@yothatsyogi]

@@b.b.s7545 How many animals will be killed in your lifetime for you to eat?

[@ORION-141]

@@pranavkonjeti crashing that plane was his therapy lol

[@bigdoinks6099]

@@pranavkonjeti god I would hate to be friends with you

[@mae88b.16]

He stole and damaged the property no respect for that

[@yadinavarro9810]

I remember watching this case on a channel here in KZbin, he always wanted to be a pilot but just work around airplanes. When he crashed he did it where there was no people he didn’t want to kill anyone

[@ImUrZaddy]

Can’t he off himself somewhere else without destroying a multi million dollar aircraft tho ?

[@Lengend-cu6ef]

@@ImUrZaddy yeah he can, but like.. he did it in a cool way.

[@mooncakev1689]

@@ImUrZaddy if your gonna off yourself you gotta do it in style, Chad move by him to not want to hurt anyone and just wanting to have fun in his final moments

[@LunaLei]

@Peter Lambo If you owned that multimilliondollar aircraft, would you let him crash it in style for fun? How generous.

[@tauceti8060]

I never knew it was intentional I thought it was a stunt gone wrong.

[@onestepza]

He had no intentions to hurt anyone. He just upset and depressed. He could be one of the coolest friend I still wish he survived. Rest In Peace Coolest pilot without license.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Well he flew high....literally 🕊

[@ehsoule]

He was more alive that last 15 minutes than his entire life, RIP brother

[@justinparker8441]

I went to school with him. He always seemed to happy. Definitely a fun and crazy guy. Never a dull moment around Beebo. Heartbreaking this happened.

[@StudentLoanJustice]

Head scratcher. Seemed like a cool guy.

[@dustyclery8791]

Instead of pie to face, it could have been plane to face.

[@Cr7edits117]

Ayo stop the cap 🧢

[@M419.99]

Those who look happy might just be the most broken souls

[@peterlorenzen2000]

Source: Just trust me bro.

[@badzilla1173]

He said internally that he'd had enough. Wanted to go out with a lil bit of a thrill and some fun for not only himself but also towards everyone that would see it. Never wanted to hurt or harm anyone and just to go out with a bang. That's something I can respect. Rest easy Sky King!

[@aerystargaryenii2565]

Destroyed an expensive plane

[@slayba]

@@aerystargaryenii2565 surely they had insurance.

[@imthecoolest50]

@@slayba so can I go out right now and destroy a plane with the excuse that I’m depressed and they have insurance to pay for it?

[@slayba]

@@imthecoolest50 you have an innate skill for not comprehending and missing the point...bravo.

[@arcyarcanine]

@@imthecoolest50 Destroying a plane without killing innocent people is a respectable plan. That's all we're saying, but if you want to do that go right ahead.

[@elizabethgatto4046]

Dude seemed a a genuine guy. He was obviously just going through something, that he thought he couldn't get out of. So sad for him and his family. Seemed like a loved guy.

[@o_kneepixel]

He is... He was... He will always be... THE SKY KING, rip brother

[@lavalampa2020]

lmao

[@turdfurgeson517]

Will tell my grandchildren about the sky king.

[@Rocket_Man.]

He's still roaming in the skies no doubt

[@gettothepoint2707]

@@lavalampa2020 lmao? U think this is a joke?

[@JustKelso1993]

He is... He was... He will always be... An idiot...and now a dead idiot.

[@gray9411]

For those who see him as a villain for stealing a plane and truly sorry for you. This man is not a villain nor A bad man. He is simply a hurting man.

[@muhammadusmanrafique3517]

What happened Why did he steal the plane??

[@shawdid]

@@muhammadusmanrafique3517 because he wanted to kill himself in style

[@greygray6230]

@@muhammadusmanrafique3517 he was suicidal and wanted to do something that he did in a lot in video game flight simulators, before crashing on purpose.

[@muhammadusmanrafique3517]

@@greygray6230 oh

[@chicofromph33nix64]

For those who believe these stories that the media pushes has any truth to it,I feel kinda sorry for..

[@CentralFloridaHipHop]

Rest easy Sky King. Always wondered what would have happened to him had he landed the aircraft. I wonder how much time he would have got

[@thetruthisthelight0910]

A LOT; to discourage copycats and terrorists.

[@animalm4st3r]

either alot or almost nothing cause of mental problems

[@chanelmidwest89]

It’s felony to steal a MV, aircraft, boat etc…

[@Lindsey_Lockwood]

First offender... Non-violent offense with no damages or injuries and no passenger. Honestly they would make him do 3 months of a 2 year sentence out on good behavior and he'd be on a very long probation mandatory therapy checkins. Not a big deal at all. A really good attorney might have even gotten him less time than that but he would be with a PD from the sound of his situation. He is an illustration of how we collectively turn a blind eye to people like him and fully expect them to check out just not in such a glorious fashion. We expect white males like him to OD quietly at home on fentanyl.

[@PlatypusMessiah1]

@@Lindsey_Lockwood mandatory therapy chickens too 🐔🐓🐓

[@wunderjager0005]

Fly high Sky King, fly high 🕊🕊

[@lancelotkillz]

Yes surey bob that's the sky king 👑

[@henderyjem6881]

You're in a death cult.

[@burpengaryjosh5614]

❤👑

[@deepmind5318]

The dude really needed a friend that cared for him and a freaking hug. When they reach the point of wanting to die, these people just need positive reinforcement and they need to feel loved. A broken guy can be put together again with the right people. So if you have someone that no longer wants to live, be there for them, talk with them, show them love, and be persistent.

[@coco-cliveasmrgenealogy6171]

This world is full of s**t holes. You wouldn't of cared.

[@DemPilafian]

Maybe, maybe not. Sometimes even successful people with lots of friends still have "a few screws loose", and we don't yet have the medical technology to understand much less fix many brain problems.

[@Dee-oj5zm]

@@DemPilafian Agreed. Some people have a great support network, have a job they enjoy, have a family they love, etc. and it frankly doesn't always make a difference. Even with these things, some people will be depressed. Even without, some people will be happy. I wish he received help but he didn't - or it didn't work for him.

[@rolandsmith2141]

Don't ask me how i know. But when you want to die, you want to die! You don't want a hug, a friend, a load of money or anything, you just want to end it.

[@divergentthg7925]

But that's the thing nobody is willing to be the right person until after the fact

[@spencerfairman3889]

This man has a place in my heart. He was broken and sad and just seemed like He needed someone to talk to but didn’t have anyone to do that. As much as people might say bad things about him I fully respect this man. I hope he found some peace before he exited this world. Rest In Peace

[@jackthegod9988]

lol , wtf

[@haleyt3754]

@Marcus Middleton which he deserved. He seemed like a good guy

[@haleyt3754]

@Marcus Middleton well he’s dead so that’s the next best thing I guess

[@spencerfairman3889]

@@haleyt3754 what………..

[@haleyt3754]

@@spencerfairman3889 I’m saying he wants the guy in jail which is stupid, so I said he’s dead so he can’t be arrested thank god

[@CruzenNBoosten]

Feeling broken isn’t easy. I go through it everyday and I’m sure others do as well

[@TheScavengr]

Yeah, we all do brother! Hope you're doing well.

[@beverlycraven1739]

I truly know :(

[@tomm487]

I know the feeling. I'm at the end of my rope as it is, just trying to hang on for a while.

[@bvigidavis6344]

Sending hugs and love for all of you ❤️ 💗 💓, God bless

[@Teebenz__]

You're not alone in this,keep your head up bro

[@errebusaether]

*”Before you go song.”* Hits even harder now after watching that guy finally break free from this world’s suffering… I envy and pity him of being able to end it all right there, bravely. It takes a lot of courage to do it, after all.

[@Skin-deepInk]

Thats not courage. It takes courage to see life through. Courage is pushing forward even with all odds against you. It takes courage to get up each day and work hard to be a productive member of society. Courage is never quitting no matter what comes your way in life. Courage is standing up for what is right regardless of adversity set before you. Suicide is not courage. Causing pain to your loved ones that they will carry for the rest of their lives is selfishness not courage. It's sad that this young man put himself in a situation that he knew would end in his death. I pray for his loved ones and wish he could have chose a different path in life. He clearly would have made an awesome pilot.

[@xfinity319]

I hope he found the peace he was looking for. Rest in peace dude. I’m sorry the world wasn’t kind or good enough.

[@marcoprimo4042]

Sad truth is that he didn't find peace.

[@marcoprimo4042]

@Mastnaer Ceef my comment is to high for you to even understand, keep it moving you sentimental human

[@undefeatedsaber9543]

@@marcoprimo4042 aren’t we all human

[@Telephonebill51]

@Mastnaer Ceef Don't speak too quickly, simple Simon...

[@Telephonebill51]

@@ualreadyknoitsyaboi What about all the other religions?

[@royfablooo2810]

Seems like a chill guy, makes you cherish everybody in your circle because you don't know who's struggling because he/she will never tell. Treating everyone better is the only way to avoid these.

[@LoneWolf10-12]

Why didn’t you guys show the audio of him apologizing to everyone for ruining their day. He wasn’t a bad guy, he just wanted to feel alive one last time and didn’t want to hurt anyone. That’s why he crashed it on the mountain.

[@donc7984]

@Imperialknight9009 DUN DUN DUN !!

[@seagulls566]

I was hoping for new footage like it said on the thumbnail 🤦

[@beekeeperbrad6251]

@Imperialknight9009 lol he stole a plane they didn't make it seem any different

[@SobeCrunkMonster]

well said

[@futurerecon8930]

Hurt wife and kids were not on his list I suppose

[@itwasaliens]

"you just took off?" "Yeah" "And you're not supposed to be flying that aircraft?" "Uhh ... No." Cracked me up

[@theguy_hot8901]

I’m sad that he died this way but I’m glad he didn’t take anyone out with him. Rest In Peace

[@zezem]

If he was going to kill himself anyway; this is top drawer check out

[@carlsfc6807]

No not Rest In Peace …. Burn in hell

[@futurerecon8930]

Suicide kills a part in your family and friends. He did kill people

[@Gooners13]

@@futurerecon8930 true that

[@onepalproductions]

@@zezem $12.5M plane.

[@CatBrash]

"didn't really know it till now" haunting words. RIP Richard Russell

[@gschaaf713]

makes me feel like he really didnt think it through.

[@CR7Editz3]

This guys last words were: “I wonder if this thing can do a backflip.” He’s a certified legend. EDIT: Don’t worry. He’s played video games before, he knows what he’s doing. EDIT 2: “Welcome to the gulag soldier.” EDIT: 3: since everyone enjoyed this so much..”welcome to the gulag soldier. Fight to earn your freedom and re-deploy to the warzone.”

[@Interestingworld4567]

Legends never die.

[@cynnx7500]

at one point he also asked if it could do a barrel roll.

[@eyeless7772]

Gross. Put many people's lives endanger that day. 0 regard for anyone else but himself. Man child.

[@ethyriel]

@@eyeless7772 🤓

[@kyhana9669]

@@eyeless7772 “🤓”

[@alexandern4403]

Found tue love, travelled the world, went out on his own terms doing something he liked hurting nobody else. RIP legend

[@mansnotprot1544]

No matter how hard the media tries, i will not see him as a bad person.

[@tonymontana-ho8nc]

Him hijacking a plan doesn't make him a good person

[@Mordorer]

@Nah mate he still hijacked a plane. Good people don’t do that on the regular.

[@futurerecon8930]

He is a hero for the depressed but not everyone is a depressed soul

[@mansnotprot1544]

@@tonymontana-ho8nc Stolen, not Hijacked. Big difference.

[@fedzfebs8421]

@@futurerecon8930 do u know how much airplane cost?

[@waangun]

"having few loose screws" these words shattered my heart. I feel sorry for him and i know how hard it's to battle with such conditions. Sometimes all you need is just an ear who would listen you without any judgement

[@DemPilafian]

It's not fair to blame his friends when you don't fully know his condition or struggles.

[@waangun]

@@DemPilafian I'm no one to blame his friend, all i said was that it is heart wrenching to suffer from stuff like this

[@memassey10]

That’s what therapy is for tho

[@manwithstds7503]

Living in one of the best nation in the world, having a job as a baggage hander in the airport, having a family and a happy life yet suffering from depression or "lose screws" there goes almost a million dollars worth plane.

[@waangun]

@@manwithstds7503 I feel for him

[@RC-cc1xl]

"I'm just a broken guy that's got a few screws loose. Never really knew it, until now" 😔 We can all snap at any point. Make sure you're living a life full of happiness. You don't need as much money as you think you do to live a full life.

[@0311andnice]

Well said.

[@lifeisshort..1685]

So true. I don't make a lot, but spend it wisely now. I turned my world upside down in the past, I never want to do it again. Life is short..

[@RC-cc1xl]

@@lifeisshort..1685 My husband, up until 4 months ago made a hefty salary. His contract ended resulting in us having to move across country He took a much lower paying job with a company (coincidentally, building aircrafts) he's been wanting to work for for years. Before the move we lived in a luxury apartment with all the amenities close to everything in our city. Now we live in a double wide that needs lots of work because buying was cheaper than renting (we prefer to rent, less responsibility. Im aware that you throw away money renting, but we didnt care) I was really upset when we moved. It's not the life I have been accustomed to for the past 7 years. I really had to dig deep and realize so many ppl would be grateful for the things I have now and if I let it get to me, I was going to continue to be miserable. I didn't want that because we can die any day without notice. Moral of the story, I went from having tons of money to throw away, to living from paycheck to paycheck and I can still live happily as long as I humble myself and allow it to happen ❤

[@veyrongfx1]

@@RC-cc1xl You just changed my entire thinking, I've been living off from paycheck to paycheck and feeling miserable about it that I never get a salary raise and felt more miserbale when I found out my co-worker and same position gets paid thrice of what I get. I've tried suicide didn't work either but after reading this I now know what I need more in life... "I humble myself and allow it to happen" and "I really had to dig deep and realize so many ppl would be grateful for the things I have now" Thanks I really appreciate.

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

@@RC-cc1xl Really neat way to think about things. Living is easier when you don't have to envy

[@cliffnelson1174]

It is a shame that some people feel the need to commit suicide....one of my dearest friends racked back the slide on his 1911 and ate a bullet .....and none of us ever saw it coming.... He left no clues or any type of red flags in any one he talked to .....he just sat down in his kitchen and went away and I really wished that he would have said something about his demons....this kind of thing is beyond devastating to those they leave behind so any one Out there considering this please please seek help.

[@Caleb_Cuffe]

Honest to god, I pray for the family, friends and close ones who were a part of his life. Im sorry for your loss.

[@randylalrinsanga3078]

Poor Russell. He sounded like a nice guy. Sad that he was suffering so much in his life. RIP.

[@JohnSmith-xf5im]

That dude has a place in my heart, sounds like all he really needed was a friend to be there for him

[@divergentthg7925]

Funny thing is nobody cared to want to be that friend until after the fact

[@SailingFrolic]

What's crazy is when I was younger and way more depressed I really thought about doing something just like this. I had enough flight experience and access to aircraft as an aircraft detailer to do it too. I never did it because I told myself I'd eventually meet someone who'd make it all worth it. I have, and I've also come close to losing them. I hope everyone finds someone who loves them enough to help. This life is really tough. It's even worse alone.

[@Nolol314]

Dang,i hope the world has something more to offer to you and definitely something good.

[@ZCherish]

We're glad you're still with us, bud.

[@Green-rp6br]

Thanks dude

[@michaelm.1947]

Glad you made it through the darkness.

[@SailingFrolic]

Ok I didn't expect this to get this much likes. Thank you, everyone. I dont know yall and idk if yall have heard this at all today, but for whoever needs it, I love you and I'm glad you're here to read this.

[@superrrrliz]

I hope his soul has peace now from whatever he was dealing with. So many of us have been on the edge before and all it takes is a decision in the heat of the moment. Rip dude.

[@ItZHateful]

RIP to this man. I respect him due to the fact that he was battling inner demons, and didn't take anyone else with him.

[@Sammie551]

Someone could have been on that island

[@killerkhalsa27]

@@ItZHateful There is a species of Penguin in africa. The cape/south African penguin. Benjamin still wack tho

[@ItZHateful]

@@killerkhalsa27 lol 😂

[@adrianluna1437]

just destroyed a million dollar plane. that all

[@Phoenix.Sparkles]

The plane probably landed on an ant

[@Kilnor]

Terribly sad. Guy was depressed and felt like he had no other choice. At least he didn't hurt anyone else. My condolences to his friends and family.

[@Kaylad2317]

I feel so bad for him. I know he's gone but you can hear the pain in his voice 😢. RIP MAN

[@henderyjem6881]

Ah, don't feel bad for suicidal losers. Save your sorrow for people who want to live.

[@Rose7576_]

This is really sad. He was clearly hurting and wanted to end his life, but he didn’t want to hurt anyone else. I wish he had someone to talk to, maybe a friend could have done him good. Seemed like a kind man, RIP.

[@virginiabelle1823]

What a sad story. He felt like taking his life was the only way to stop his hurting. I wish someone could’ve helped him before he got to that point. I hope he felt pure joy while flying the plane. Thankful for the fact that he purposely crashed on an empty island rather than hurting innocent people.

[@cr8114]

stop commenting here.....this page is not for you to watch

[@virginiabelle1823]

@@cr8114 excuse me?

[@andrycanz8693]

that plane he stole was worth millions. i feel sad for the airline company

[@YourMomsAltAccount]

@@andrycanz8693 They'd have insurance, they'll be completely fine.

[@503tasmanio]

@@andrycanz8693 he could've killed others. If I were him before and knew what the comments would say I would've chucked that plane in to a building.

[@avici0182]

"A real human being, and a real hero." Fly high Skyking. You had at one point in your hands to cause mass casualties, but you decided to carry all your burdens to yourself and only yourself. That in itself, deserves some recognition. You don't ever have to apologize, because we understand you. I truly hope you enjoyed that view of Mt. Rainier on your final hours of life.

[@morganvonbogel9145]

I truly hope this loser never gets another second of air time because it’s going to inspire some other loser to do the same.

[@kenbob1071]

"...but you decided to carry all your burdens to yourself and only yourself." Yeah, no burden on the airline/insurance co. to lose a multi-million dollar plane; no burden on taxpayers to pay for fighter jets to scramble to ensure that this selfish idiot doesn't plow into a building; no burden on firefighters to put out the blaze or emergency response teams; no burden on crash investigators, no burden on his family who have to plan a funeral and deal with possible lawsuits/damage claims, etc..

[@bsosmoove]

@@kenbob1071 sky king lived more life in a few moments than you have your entire life.

[@GUY-on-Earth]

yet no one got hurt

[@calvingarrett3245]

Reading your comment brought tears to my eyes how sad

[@HappylilASMR]

Fly high Sky King. A lot of us who’ve struggled with depression and unaliving thoughts saw something in him that was familiar. He hurt no one but his self and I hope he’s not hurting anymore.

[@juansolo9583]

So a lot of things people don’t know, I used to work a Horizon air as an aircraft mechanic and I know the guy who last spoke to Richard right before he did this. First Richard was always asking certain mechanics how to turn on the aircraft not knowing his intentions (start the engines, take off, gear up, etc) most guys just thought he was some airplane nerd or something. Second, aircraft 449QX was brand new and had literally just gotten some issues fixed that day so we were kind mad he didn’t take one of the older Q400s that were getting close to retirement and always breaking down lol

[@AA-tz2bm]

small world

[@sirbader1]

With friends like you....

[@PandaFan2443]

@@sirbader1 friends like him? He said he knew a guy that knew Richard. Friend?

[@waltergrace565]

Huh.... respect him even more now.

[@wweujw8i9j93]

@@PandaFan2443 wdym??

[@Samsonschizovsky76]

Poor guy, he went through lots of pain and eventually lost all of his hope. Depression is a terrible thing. Fly high and fly far sky king

[@muchwowmuchwow805]

This just demonstrates how serious mental health issues can be, that someone's curiosity can put others in danger and lead himself to death

[@thomasforte1425]

u really think he hijacked the plane cause he was curious?

[@mikitesfaye8079]

you couldn't be more wrong

[@UmUs]

He knew what he was doing, that was'nt curiosity

[@uri25kmister36]

@@melonoshi he hijacked the plane on purpose it didnt start moving on it own

[@Puppy_Puppington]

@@melonoshi lmfao u guys r clueless

[@Blustone60]

He was a Mechanic NOT luggage handler. Much respect to Russel. Rest in Peace. They might have put him in that later but he was a Mechanic.

[@keyqchan]

As someone who's been battling an inner demon for the past 2 years myself, I empathized with this man. May he rest in peace and I hope his family has healed or is healing.

[@Maaaatttttt]

Aww

[@abhishekghosh2686]

Make sure you don't pull up a stunt like this.... Stay alive even if there is no one for you but there is someone always out there to listen to you...

[@TheVanillaChapstick]

Stay strong mate, I've been there before. God bless

[@gsanchezgrande]

Stay strong..you got this 🙏

[@rskrzz6233]

2 years, try your whole life

[@invertedpizza7662]

The fact that he managed to fly it for so long after never flying before is honestly pretty impressive

[@SamPashmi]

This guy was like, “if I land, I’m going to die in prison, but if I crash, I’ll die in style”

[@shagmanjackson220]

Death before dishonor....I'm truly moved by this story

[@rachelgreen4510]

He said he didn't have intentions on landing it.

[@JohnDoe-kx1yt]

I dont see this guy as a bad person. He didnt take any innocent people with him i respect that. Rip for his soul.

[@chimkinNuggz]

This guy was a true chad and will be remembered. Didn't kill anyone but himself. Rip 🙏

[@tertialtom5702]

I agree, he didn't hurt anyone else just himself and a plane. He needed help but at least he didn't take anyone else with him. Like some of these cowards today.

[@unclejesse4271]

Killing yourself is not a "Chad" move.......

[@terrythomas8486]

@@jenghiskhan69 What would you know of cowardice, or courage?

[@peach2210]

@@jenghiskhan69 do you know anything about mental health? Because waking up and fighting your own brain every damn day takes courage and strength

[@yothatsyogi]

@@jenghiskhan69 Taking control of your destiny and ending the life that you didn't choose to start isn't cowardly

[@Zeke2p9]

Pretty sad loss. Seemed like the chillest guy in the state.

[@Interdictiondeltawing]

“Just a broken guy who has got a few screws loose I guess” One quote that will always stay with us

[@alyfaith]

“I wasn’t planning on landing it.” God, that’s gut wrenching.

[@mrslcom]

A soul in tension that's learning to fly. Condition grounded but determined to try. Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies. Tongue-tied and twisted, just an earth-bound misfit.

[@Li_Mu_Bai]

Haha this is really good and I don't even like poetry

[@Li_Mu_Bai]

I wanted to be a pilot all my life too and sadly have yet to do so. I can understand his yearning for something different.

[@FleagleSangria]

Its Pink Floyd lyrics. Good song.

[@chuckstang]

@@Li_Mu_Bai Pink Floyd.

[@cheeseisgood17]

[@sylvaniawright6380]

he seemed like one of those people who used humor to hide pain. Let it be known, just because some people can crack jokes , it dosen't mean they dont need love or attention.

[@AlbertKimMusic]

He wanted to feel a last little glimpse of life and joy he longed for before leaving. Deeply heart breaking

[@model3m]

He barrel rolled his way into our hearts.

[@BMarie774]

RIP Sky King. I was just watching a documentary on him yesterday. I’ve always thought about him occasionally since this happened. I’m just sad he’s dead. Dude seemed like such a chill guy, make everyone laugh, but had his own internal issues.

[@raypinpillager838]

3 year anniversary of the Sky King coming up next month. RIP Sky King

[@sylviabennan]

I remember this event and feeling honestly sad for him- like I lowkey can’t blame him, being a baggage handler is such a tolling, soul-draining job and sometimes when you’re battling certain inner conflicts/depression it seems like the world couldn’t care less. Wish he had the support and help he needed. And I wish that for anyone else struggling right now. The storm, while seemingly endless, will pass. Always.

[@cr8114]

stop commenting here.....this page is not for you to watch

[@-007-2]

I did baggage handling. it's not that bad. It's pretty chill

[@pm6578]

I don’t think it was the job.

[@lostpockets2227]

tons of people would love to have this guy's job, I know I would! he never said anything bad about his job.

[@ChristianWFL]

Sometimes even with all the love and help in the world some people still stay sick. It’s a conscious choice 100% but it is really really hard when the dark comes creepin in on ya, just have to grab tight & wait for the clear skies. Poor dude

[@meetcarter]

I respect this guy he didn’t kill anyone but himself and just wanted someone to hear him out sad honestly

[@billyhatcher643]

Yep I also respect him too that's something I'd rather die from too they didn't really have to scramble jets he crashed the plane himself and he knew what he was doing

[@andrycanz8693]

i guess he's the hero of many depressed people who think that their happiness is more important than the property of other people.

[@meetcarter]

@@andrycanz8693 so if he would have landed the airplane he would still be a legend

[@andrycanz8693]

@@meetcarter he would have been locked up in jail for disrupting the lives of normal people that's for sure

[@elconcaro8031]

@@billyhatcher643 well they thought it was a terriost so yeah

[@ninethetwotailedfox]

This guy has some serious flight skills for learning it from a video game. That's crazy, man.

[@infinitelove3840]

The flips and bare-roll he was doing, not even experienced pilots can do that,he gave Seattle free show that day! RIP

[@MizBoriMoon]

1:39 - Poor guy 😞💔 I’m glad he didn’t do this with anyone on the plane putting anyone at risk, considering it was pretty risky flying the way he did. He didn’t even sound like a bad person. One can only fight to be strong everyday with mental illness but it eventually gets exhausting. Hope he’s at peace 🕊

[@KRRJ]

Most people would call this stupid or immature, I call it living life to the fullest.

[@in2livinit]

It's a shame. The young man had a gift, skills and talent. He left a wife & kids behind, and hurt no one except them.

[@boxmike87]

This will always be sad. That poor guy was hurting so bad.

[@Chronodistortion]

Still a legend. Had a plan, lived his dream, did a freaking full flip and crashed out with only himself being the victim. it's almost poetry.

[@bobbulgi880]

Powerful innit

[@y_ffordd]

Yarp, he could have done that on FS2020 though and survived.

[@TJBrown15]

It's sad but he picked a safe spot to give the world the peace out, he lived his dream and let go of the pain. Suicide sucks but after burying 3 friends myself, I get it the older I get.

[@wuyterio]

This man is a legend. Rest In Peace.

[@00pium1]

How he a legend what did he do to make him a legend

[@CharlotteFreya21]

I remember when this happened few years ago ,, your never know what someone is going through make sure you check up on your loved ones and don’t take them for granted ☹️❤️ Rest in peace I bet you were a nice person ❤️

[@TheMorganGibson]

I live in Seattle and I remember when this happened

[@ImaazeDa3th]

lol it was 4 years ago not 40

[@daru250]

Not that long ago lol 😆 😂 doesn't take much too remember lol 😆 😂

[@primeoctober]

bruh yall chill the person was simply saying that they remembered it happening, don't gotta blow the situation out of proportions smh

[@LeftQtie]

Can I tell what u were doing at the time that was happening

[@DialogDontArgue]

He's from Seattle so you know he's depressed. Still something about him flying around looking way over the horizon over to the Pacific ocean, for an hour, and then just crashing it. It's like he just got tired of playing Life, and stole a plane so he could fly before peacing out. He sounds normal right? Ill bet this was the happiest he was in years. He must have had a dark personality over a good heart.

[@sunnydelight5255]

“He’s from Seattle so you know he’s depressed” Lol 😄

[@stanleydickinson2635]

@@sunnydelight5255 i thought that was pretty funny too lmao

[@shellyclark4455]

Is Seattle that bad?

[@DialogDontArgue]

@@shellyclark4455 I think it's great, the whole northwest. It's just the stereotype...the lack of sunshine, the grunge, the coffee dependency... I thought it was more well known, haha!

[@shellyclark4455]

@@DialogDontArgue ☝

[@adamthemute]

There's a complete recording of his interactions with traffic controllers. Worth a listen, seemed like a good guy. RIP

[@bohemianbookworm9361]

Where’d you find it?

[@amrogers4]

@@bohemianbookworm9361 I watched this "live" from beginning to sad end. There's a local news station that covered it. I believe they also put out the full exchange w/ air traffic control. As the original commenter stated, it's definitely worth a listen. I think most of us who followed it from the jump feel some sort of connection to him that cannot be fully expressed, or appreciated, through words. Oh, I didn't mention the station. I'm just going off a vague memory from a few years back... But I wanna say it was called "King" something.

[@Alex-vf8ww]

@24K.productions ok with what?

[@blueheart_92]

For those who say he was just privileged or an attention seeker have not experienced hitting rock bottom. At least he enjoyed his last moments to the fullest. R.I.P Russell

[@manwithstds7503]

Living in one of the best nation in the world, having a job as a baggage hander in the airport, having a family and a happy life yet suffering from depression or "lose screws" there goes almost a million dollars worth plane.

[@manwithstds7503]

Rock bottom? Ask those who have to flee their homelands due to a heavy armed conflict and go thousands of miles on a boat to live in a country inside tents.

[@juno5387]

@@manwithstds7503 lmao u need to get out more dude, that comparison isn't valid

[@Chill_Deen]

@@manwithstds7503 everyone faces different battles.

[@manwithstds7503]

@@Chill_Deen sure do.... Especially the white people 😂 they face a demon everyday, like working in a well paying job and living in a very secure country, must be so exhausting 😂

[@ZeroS115]

That dude is a legend. Should’ve enlisted in the Air Force.

[@fishingislife9554]

This much more badass way to go

[@read6301]

Would've made an excellent kamikaze

[@United2K]

Dumbest comment

[@gardenstate732]

they wouldn't have taken him

[@uri25kmister36]

@@gardenstate732 the Japanese would've lmao

[@Mel-vb5pj]

I’m sorry sir, that this life proved to difficult to be enjoyable for you. I do thank you, for not harming anyone on your way out, and will pray for your family. Godspeed.

[@TheScavengr]

He sure did harm a lot of things, both living and non-living things included

[@aphrodittee3790]

This is one guy, I’m not sure why, I always find myself praying 🙏🏼 for all the time. I know what lies beyond the spiritual world. So I always pray he’s one the Angels guide home safely! 🕊 He seemed to be such a kool, fun loving individual! It’s sad 😞 he went out like this! 🙏🏼 *”R.I.P. 🙏🏼SKY KING!”*

[@coolpoolbymatthew]

what?

[@lunaclassicmaxi9796]

hes with whis at king kais planet < 3

[@RelentlessOhiox]

I know what's beyond this world too.. and it's space. We rot in the ground kid.

[@majortugboat]

@@RelentlessOhiox He turned into ashes.

[@jacob8623]

Same here. I feel sad and I’m praying for him but I’m guilty for feeling a bit of happiness for him, that he went out on his own terms.

[@shaneroper5470]

What a shame. Seemed like a pretty laid back cool dude. RIP man.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

So sad for him and all the folks who loved him. 💙

[@Jgfhujnggg23342]

That ending broke my heart, you don’t have a screw loose, you’re just a man who wasn’t loved the right way by the right person, everyone needs love from someone, so before you’re mean to some stranger or get in a conflict think how much love have they gotten, I love this man and I wish he was alive ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shasmi93]

I think he was a whiny baby. He had a wife who I’m sure loved him, and that’s more than most men these days can ask for…..

[@justagamer4610]

​@@shasmi93 and I think you need to take a moment and think about what you just said, cause who really sounds like they're whining?

[@qyqyqyqyqy]

i will always have sympathy for that man, no matter what anyone tells me to think of him

[@astriverofstrengthandknowledge]

I must say while I wish the guy had gotten the help he needed, he seemed to be in the process of finding peace during his last few moments in the air. He went out basking in the craziness of it all and didn’t even take a soul with him along the way. RIP

[@sunbulah9779]

We always underestimate what someone is going through until it gets really real.

[@biker0806]

Gone but not forgotten. R. i. P

[@localnyraccoon]

He seemed like a talented man. Managed to startup an aircraft and take off. He knew quite a bit for flying that plane. I'm sure he could've landed if he changed his mind. The outcome's really sad.

[@lenabeans]

It's nice to see everyone in this comment section being so understanding & loving ❤️ this guy clearly had stuff going on, and while that doesn't excuse what he did, it does give us an insight to how bad he was struggling. He seemed like a nice dude who needed a friend. At least he lived the last moments of his life doing something he always wanted to do. Rest in peace Sky King ❤️ remember to check on your loved ones, you never know what someone is going through

[@Spacepluscaptive]

No family member will ever understand why someone they love would take their live. Where was the love on hearing this on the news?! Who has to put the pieces together?! (Speaking Of the plane and his loved ones)

[@DOTFilthy]

he cost the airline some money ig? I don’t know what else he did…

[@TheScavengr]

@@DOTFilthy He also ran the risk of endangering someone who could somehow be on the plane. In addition, since he never drove a plane before in real life, he ran the risk of potentially crash landing on some people or habitats. Also he probably killed animals in the process, or at the very least risked wildlife.

[@spartacusm7594]

Yes it’s not right that he took the plane…., but he just took his own life and NOT anyone else’s . RIP.