Pilot Loses An Engine at 1,300ft agl - Split Second Decision.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

~ Disclaimer: This video is not intended for instructional purposes and reflects solely my personal opinions on the topic.

[@breakthroughmadeinusa9184]

Credit passenger for not panicking and allowing pilot to get plane safely down.

[@satos1]

Excellent airmanship. Handled the emergency and landing like a pro.

[@user-my8zo8uh3n]

She was so happy and excited smile on her face was great to see only to see the whole experience wiped out in an instant to thinking and feeling will i survive this .One of the best passengers you could hope for ,you should be proud off both you and your sister you both handled this well ,way better than most in this instance ❤

[@scottwhitcher265]

It's good to see someone handle a bad situation well. So much better when it all works out, even more so when a good debrief and failure analysis is given. Things happen, we need to prepare with the best knowledge and training we can.

[@FlipFlopPilot]

The other thing I learned when training is to turn the electric fuel pump off “at a safe altitude”. I’ve seen so many people, including this guy, follow the checklist on climb-out and some are turning off the electric fuel pump at 400-600 feet, WHY? Wait until you are at a safe altitude before you switch off one of the lifelines to your engine. Fuel wasn’t the issue here but if the mechanical pump wasn’t working I’d wanna know at 1000’ and not at 500’. Great job getting it back down. This is why we train for emergencies.

[@rogerclarke3291]

Hi from the UK. I had ending problems last year on my previous aircraft. It was a blessing the training kicked and I was able to stay calm, as I had my brother with me. Cool video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RichardBlevins-ym3dw]

Great video and narration, I would appreciate more videos. It keeps us humble knowing it could happen at any time.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Forsure will do, Thanks!

[@tonybeam]

Great airmanship. Excellent video. Thanks.

[@justabill5780]

You can see the worry on her face. But he did a FANTASTIC job of staying calm and reassuring her that it would be okay.

[@jimmydulin928]

Nice job. Nice slip to lose altitude when high on final. I had a rod bearing turn and quit getting oil coming out of Santa Fe in a C-175. I landed on the road at Santa Domingo Pueblo. They make a terrible noise coming apart.

[@garygolfer3243]

He sure did make that side slip look easy. 👍

[@KennethAGrimm]

Six decades ago, my first lessons were in taildraggers on a 1200" grass field wit high obstructions at both ends. I thought sideslips were the normal way to land.

[@StarSwarm.]

I always loved slide slip and crosswind practice as a student. Made it interesting. Ohhh… and training for incipient spin recovery. I remember the first time my instructor showed what it looked like when stalling the plane and was about to go into a spin and how to recovery first. He accidentally put it into an actual spin but recovered straight away. Another instructor in a lesson saw the whole thing and all the guys gave him so much 💩 when we got back. Funny AF. Of course I put it into a spin on my first attempt too. And several more after that. That was a long time ago now but I still remember the training.

[@dahwheelone6620]

NIce video and explanation. Always good to debrief these emergencies. Thanksl

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@EnfieldNo4]

As someone who over the last 35 years has flown aircraft with two or up to four times the number he has I would think the film is better titled losing THE engine! Very uncomfortable!

[@eldridge201]

I agree. Grammar is so important. To me, it's almost clickbait. "Sort of". "An engine" implies that there is more than one so, I agree with you that it should have just simply said "the" or "only" engine. Either way it is stressful however, it would have been put in better perspective had the title been better.

[@Rodhern]

​@@eldridge201 For what it is worth I don't feel that way, so not every one agree on this topic. There is a long standing tradition in aviation that "loosing an engine" means loosing propulsive power. It occasionally means literally loosing an engine, but not very often. The convention seem to be not to rewrite using "the engine" (ie keep it "an engine") when speaking about the situation in the abstract, as far as I have noticed.

[@pdutube]

The plane is an Alpi Pioneer with a Rotax 912 liquid cooled engine. The engines have a gear reduction unit that can be a bit noisy but that's normal and they are otherwise fine engines, very popular.

[@randyadams03]

New subscriber, thanks 1st Gen! Greetings from Tennessee

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Thanks man, glad to have you on board! ✈️

[@captainbligh3894]

Well done , and no ambiguity, lovely to watch.

[@glennbellamy7004]

Enigine sounded rough before take off

[@cantrell0817]

I thought so too but assumed it was either the audio or an engine I'm not familiar with.

[@lawtonfloorcovering728]

I thought the same. Even during the flight

[@beerstein7137]

Blouberg? Must be close to Cape Town South Africa. He probably jinxed himself by saying it is going to be a little more relaxed just before it happened (Rustiger). Well excecuted!

[@reggiestan]

You say not sure if her first flight with him, but maybe her last !

[@jdoe4983]

Good video. Going to have to disagree with the "instincts take over" phrase. The point of training is so we can fall back on it during moments of high stress/panic. Real life is absolutely different, the startle factor is real and the stress is too, that's why it's so important to drill these maneuvers into your head.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

The training instincts is what I am referring to. Definitely very important to drill emergency during and after training.

[@StarSwarm.]

I had a similar thing happen to me on my 2nd solo flight as a student. My instructor jumped out after a couple of circuits, I headed back down the runway to take off and just before taking off, I rechecked magnetos and on the right, the whole plane almost shook to bits but when running on both, it wasn’t even noticeable. (At least not as a new student). Made the call to taxi back. Instructor looked at me weird when I walked in 5 mins after I’d last seen him and I go “there’s something wrong with the engine”. He just gives me the WTF look and we head out. Sure enough… I lost 2 out of 4 cylinders on the taxi after he jumped out.

[@MrBobkeenan]

I remember practicing engine out landings. A fair amount of stress for a minute as you determine a suitable landing sight, assess altitude and airspeed, and set up a landing strategy. After that it’s just like flying a glider… sort of. I always enjoyed the practice….. of course in the back of my mind I knew I could throttle up if needed.

[@KennethAGrimm]

Training seems to be different now, than it was six decades ago. (Perhaps it is because engines are now more reliable.) From my first lesson, I was taught to have "Where would I land if the engine quit now?" always on my mind, from the moment the wheels left the ground. The instructor might demand you to point to it at any time. At any time, without notice, the instructor would pull the throttle to idle and expect you to begin setting up to land on that spot; you got the throttle back as soon as the setup was correct. The "impossible turn" was expressly forbidden.

[@afdchocolatemilk2107]

I say it often, most of our training when getting out ppl is preparing for this. We train to avoid stalls and to react to mechanical malfunctions. Preflight check list, passenger brief, floor to door, and land safely. I hope if I ever find myself in this situation I do as well as he did.

[@eb1138]

Good debrief. Thanks!

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Thanks, I hope it was helpful!

[@fighterbomberMiG27]

Good situation analyzing.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Thanks!

[@aviatortrucker6285]

Working on my CFI too at age 63.

[@user-xy1xi3hd8f]

Hi sir very nice instruction, just subscribed to ur channel. Good wishes to ur career always. Cheers🙏👍

[@aviatortrucker6285]

Stay calm, fly on and landing will be assured. Forgot to secure the engine and crack open the doors on short final.

[@flyinandjammin]

"Lollygag." 😂You look like you're in your 20s, but that word says "old soul." Good luck on your CFI. I'm a private pilot considering a CFI in my 60s.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

😂 must’ve Picked it up from the old souls around the airport

[@flyinandjammin]

@ 😂

[@michaelkillin8575]

Beautiful handled.

[@carlnally359]

Interesting flight video, would like to see more...

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Thanks, will do!

[@Jerichoom]

What a boytjie!! Baie mooi gedaan

[@SciMajor1]

7:47 What's the popup message on the screen which appears to be blocking the view of everything else on it? That would be very unhelpful and potentially dangerous.

[@flexairz]

He was in the circuit prepping to land, not the place to be looking inside at messages that are not important during this landing.

[@Agent77X]

You can still fly a plane on one engine, it will fly slower and more sluggish!

[@Captain1717Q]

Probably the last time she'll go on an airplane and I don't blame her.

[@keepingitreal618]

Why because they were both seriously injured 🙄

[@billferrol4202]

This commentator, a reputed commercial pilot advocates 'putting 121.5 in the transponder if you have time, at least here in the US"- where did he get that from???? 7700 is the emergency squawk.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Good catch, meant to say 121.5 in the comms. And 7700 in the transponder.

[@a1nelson]

Keep your knickers on. It was a trivial, verbal slip. Anyone who knows enough to ask the question also knows that he _intended_ to say comms and that 7700 would be the squawk. With that in mind, his advice was spot on (or, at least it’s one, valid option to consider in a similar situation).

[@derekec]

@@a1nelsonexactly, wasn't worth the cynical "reputed commercial pilot advocate" comment

[@derekec]

kudos to the passenger remaining calm despite obvious fear and to the pilot not only remaining calm, professional but giving a quick reassurance to the passenger just nearing short final that it's all fine.

[@davidmccarter982]

That engine sounded awful right from the start!

[@horacesawyer2487]

Horrific. I'm thinking to myself, I don't think I would fly behind that. Got to be some version of an automotive engine. Ok, looked it up: "Pioneer 300" Manufactured by Alpi Aviation. Italian light sport aircraft mfg. Powered by ROTAX 912ULS or either the turbo model of that engine, the 914. If it don't say Continental or Lycoming on it, this pilot ain't going. Not unless it says P&W. For Pratt & Whitney. Then I'm running to the airplane as fast as my legs will fly. Kick the tars and light the fars. Let's go!

[@WestSide2400]

Homegirl nearly shit her pants.

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

1300agl is workable depending on where you are.. this should be practiced and practiced and practiced until you know every possible outcome in your plane.. basically pattern height.. plus or minus depends on airport.. you should always know where on that runway or airport you can put her down.. then apply that to fields.. roads.. etc.. if not at the airport.. if not landing/taking off tho.. gain altitude.. altitude is life..

[@keithkennedy2725]

Good job.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks great video

[@ankhtruth]

Pilots who haveńt learned to land an aircraft without engine power, shouldńt be allowed to fly anything but instructor supported planes. Most airplanes have the aerodynamic features to be landed without power.

[@Dub-ro9tk]

Pilot's sister pax probably wasn't terribly amused.

[@dgsasser]

I thought she was going to lose her lunch at first, but she did very well!

[@Logan-ce2uh]

Cool video ,curious to know what happened to the engine though.

[@dermick]

According to his follow-up video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6LMiaVmh5qHpqs) it was fuel contamination in the left carb. Yes, strange.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

He had a partial engine failure, which was resulted from 2 of 4 cylinders falling causing the engine to lose power.

[@findingmyway4327]

Fuel block.

[@findingmyway4327]

Thank you for not roasting me.🙏🏼 I was the pilot. Still fly the same aircraft with no problems at all.

[@SummitMan165]

@@findingmyway4327 you did great in the situation ! 💪💪💪👌👌👌

[@f4ucorsair153]

Meanwhile glider pilots...

[@phineas7785]

You want to pass your CFI, get your AGI out of the way first. Trust me.. my whole chk ride from the time i walked into the office and walked out with my ticket was 40 min. They are looking for a Teacher not a pilot during the test. Just a hint 38 yrs CFI... CHEERS.

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely keep that in mind!

[@youdoyouplayer8529]

Wonder if his sister has flown with him since…

[@shreddder999]

No reason to bother with 121.5 in such a situation. Wasting resources.

[@patriciamccumber9117]

Too much noise to hear in cabin conversation.

[@tztz1949]

Stop all comms. Turn off radio unless close to a field. Towers won’t help you land off field at all.

[@horacesawyer2487]

Confession: that helicopter guy's rambling too, too much, the entire length of the video just drove me out of my mind. The engine minions inside running on their mouse wheels obviously had enough and said we're not going to play along much more today. Return to base Captain. I try to make comms brief, non repetitive, use key words. That's generally all that is needed. We listen for key words in our headsets. Don't jabber about.

[@psystealth]

welgedaan bru !!

[@TheBioniXman]

"Loses an engine"? Are you saying that he has more than one? Perhaps you mean "Loses the engine".

[@charlesfoster141]

No, he means losing an engine vs losing an elevator.

[@nzmeateater]

Well done, cool as,

[@SettledBatches]

8:40 - Standing O!

[@SyedKhurram-u4i]

Aunty was kool

[@kingdommusic5456]

the rapture is imminent , and it will for sure happen much sooner than many realize or believe.

[@SheldonRunkle]

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[@roberthunter7962]

Do play infinite flight on your phone

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

Who else came here thinking an engine fell off the plane?

[@petergoesinya636]

Engine was found after a brief search

[@dennisconrad6124]

Only you

[@typhoon2827]

Engine sounded shite before they even started the take off roll. You can always tell a South African but you can't tell them anything.

[@curtcoltharp3719]

I thought I noticed odd engine sound as well. I’m wondering if that plane is experimental with some kind of unusual engine. I’m US and only used to Lycoming and Continental. I owned planes with both and you just get used to how yours sounds and you can detect some things by vibration or slight changes that you will feel or hear.

[@davidopperman6117]

As an ex saaf avionician I find your comment rude

[@davidopperman6117]

I also thought engine did not sound good, he seems experienced. I think he knew there was a slight problem , but the flight was a quick hop so he took a chance. Never take a chance

[@typhoon2827]

@@davidopperman6117 🤣 Peak irony, there, mate!

[@curtcoltharp3719]

@ If you’re familiar with and in tune with your airplane, you pick up on everything. I thought it didn’t sound right but I’m not familiar with it and not sure what engine it was using. I’m also not sure about the sound quality of the video. He handled it well. I’ve been in 2 tight spots over the years with engines and one was an engine out with successful restart and return to airport. That one was determined to be a sticking carb float. The last one was an in flight prop spinner loss. I detected a different feel to yoke early into the flight, just felt different and my prop RPM gage needle just seemed to slightly deviate plus minus. I also found myself resetting the mixture often. I was totally uneasy with the plane an hour before the spinner came off. When it came off, sounded like a lawnmower running over a tin can. I declared emergency on that one. On the ground, the spinner looked like a peeled banana and I guess that the tip separated early on. That was a Bellanca Super Viking and they have a long bullet shaped spinner. If you fly long enough, all sorts of things will happen.

[@kinderjoker]

Loses an engine? Loses THE engine. Hopefully you pay attention to the meaning of words during your training. You don't want to be featured by Juan :D

[@redsrollingnow1]

His Mayday message and additional content was far too rushed and quite difficult to decipher - slow . . . . it . . . . down 😎

[@yurimoros]

Great !!! Video all was so professional

[@1st.Gen.Pilot.]

Glad you liked it!

[@horacesawyer2487]

Good video. He didn't make it to Dan Gryder's special list thank the Lord. If any pilots in training of any level want to fly in northwest GA, or anywhere, let me know. Single or Twin. hksawyer g-m-a-i-l. We can fly some missions and hopefully not deal with any emergencies, but if we do, we'll be okay. We'll stay cool, follow procedures, and no matter what will not stall the aircraft. That's how you survive an engine failure or reduction in power. Don't try to hold onto the yoke for dear life, it won't save you. Only airspeed and calm. And God above's blessing.