Plane crash! Emergency landing and collision on runway.

[@userSchlonsch]

Skilled Pilot? Looses his Garmin and radio and sees no option other than crashing head-on into another plane, almost killing multiple people on a clear day with a perfectly running engine and functioning basic instruments? This was painful to watch

[@MacNmey]

It really was painful....I;m like watching it thinking...."Woah....whaaaaat....whyyyyyy....what are you doooooing!!!

[@bigjuliechc]

That is not a head-on as you describe it, it is a nose to tail accident, if it was a head-on there probably would be no survivers!

[@Sohcahtoa82]

What do you think a "head-on" crash is? This was not head-on, not in the slightest.

[@adamryerse1828]

Pilot Debrief is going to have a field day with this one

[@nicholasbutler153]

Pilot’s Overreaction to Minor Problem Mistake Gets Two Planes Totalled!

[@throckmortonguildersleeve7314]

So is Juan Browne at Broncolirio

[@jimhofer8496]

"What the NTSB got wrong with this Crash" - Pilot Debrief It is painful watching his videos. He makes it sound like he thinks he is the smartest person alive.

[@Creeky790]

@@jimhofer8496 ​​⁠I’m glad it’s not just me that finds him condescending (I actually think his constant criticism of the human factor will inadvertently form part of an argument for “pilotless” aircraft in the future) That said , he’ll have a field day with this one and it’s difficult to say why he shouldn’t.

[@ahabf15e]

@@jimhofer8496fighter pilot debriefs are meant to be straightforward and honest but some people take that as condescending because they are not used to it and want softer tone

[@masterkill28]

so altimeter is working ,speedometer is working , engine is working ,the weather is clear and your option was to land on another plane.....fantastic job!!!!!!

[@mscloudsurfer7876]

THANK YOU! Finally one just points out the obvious in one sentence!

[@oshan8011]

Lol. I have been trying to do some pre school aviation educating in this comment section myself. Apparently no one knows what a magneto is and they think an electrical failure is going to kill the engine.

[@porcheesie]

LMAO exactly. Pilot in this video is a moron

[@BigLittlePilot]

Exactly. Good presentation of exactly what NOT to do though.

[@LimaFoxtrot]

Speedometer? Lol

[@MaritimeDisplaced]

Normally I don't like to critique another pilot's emergency handling, but this was bad. Beautiful VFR day, engine working fine, and somehow this Non-critical VERY minor emergency resulted in 2 wrecked aircraft. "Fortunately our skilled pilot was able to set us down."- a skilled pilot wouldn't have had any trouble landing this airplane without an accident because they wouldn't have landed on an occupied runway.

[@VictoryAviation]

It’s not even an emergency… at all. It’s almost a non-event. It sure as hell turned into an emergency with that stunt. I’m at a loss for words as to what the hell he was thinking.

[@TheBeedeegee]

This is terrible, literally one of the first things you learn about the aircraft systems with magnetos is that IT WILL RUN IF THE ELECTRICS GO OUT. That is not an emergency in VMC

[@rwsavory]

“Skilled pilot” almost got you and others killed for no reason. FAA is going to suspend his cert and send him back for training.

[@skinnybricks]

I think this video is a crime scene.

[@mscloudsurfer7876]

yeah! Hope the FAA will bring him to justice

[@dermick]

@@mscloudsurfer7876 We can dream.

[@ernies7174]

A 709 ride is forthcoming

[@sl66ggehrubt]

@@ernies7174 this is core intelligence, judgement and mental ability issue. not a skills issue that can be trained.

[@stnkbg1]

This video should be shown to every student pilot, as an example of poor decision making. There was absolutely no reason to force that landing. The only thing that plane didn't have was a working radio. Absolutely no reason they couldn't go around and come back for a safe landing, or even use that phone to communicate instead of just filming.

[@iheart545x39]

Hate to say it, but that airplane will fly all day with no electrical system.

[@justinkiang3756]

It's gonna be a pretty interesting moment when FAA asks "so your engine is working, primary controls are working, why did you not go around when you see another plane on the runway?"

[@traumamed9449]

It's gonna be a pretty awkward moment There, FTFY. Lol

[@RobertMChambers]

@@traumamed9449 And a whimper when the certificate gets taken away.

[@MacNmey]

If my radios were out, my passenger was having an epileptic seizure, my engine was on fire, and a seagull was stuck in my broken windscreen, ....I would not have careened into another airplane on the runway.

[@RobertMChambers]

It would have been fairly easy to sidestep and land on the grass if that were the case.. I can't imagine a situation where a collision is the wise choice.

[@RetroracerDB1]

It’s Bernoulli, not Marconi that makes the airplane fly.

[@MrFADavis]

I was taught it's the flux capacitor.

[@rogermac358]

Best comment on this fiasco!👍

[@MrJazTube]

​@@MrFADavisRoads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.

[@ericsd55]

See ya on Blanco and Gryder

[@KennyTheB]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kwebmail2007]

no one should see this on gryder. good grief

[@cdesha]

Don’t give Grynder a single view

[@helnoSA]

Destroyed two aircraft because of an electrical failure? Not seeing any evidence of skill.

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

My favorite part is at 0:42 when you see the "skilled pilot" trying to use the yoke to "steer around" the other plane. Didn't work so well. 😂

[@PureGlide]

This was probably an attempt to bleed off energy and/or slow down

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

@@PureGlide um, no. That's not how you do either of those things. He was already on the ground at that point.

[@rc01140]

@@ScottsSynthStuff Aerodynamic braking is a thing...

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

@rc01140 not with ailerons it's not!

[@LaggerSVK]

@@PureGlide I guess he wouldnt be doing sounds and do it multiple times aggressively if it was done with some plan in head. it looked like a panic mode kick in and he started to do car steering.

[@FlyWithWes]

I’d honestly take this down. It is super incriminating to the pilot flying. No reason to land here and almost killed someone. Plane works fine with an electrical failure and it was a beautiful clear day.

[@aviationrambler]

Doesn't matter, it's already sitting on my hard drive.

[@meowmeow2759]

Keep the video up...

[@johnpublic6582]

@@aviationrambler Mine, too.

[@usmcmech96]

It's a good example of how NOT to handle a simple malfunction.

[@Chellz801]

No it needs to stay up because he needs to be grounded

[@kewlkeith]

Thank you for documenting and sharing this incredible example of what not to do

[@brandonm6159]

"Skilled" pilot. Ok...If I were you I would never fly with that guy again

[@johnpublic6582]

On a scale of pilot skill from 1 to 10 this guy is a -4.

[@bigjuliechc]

@@johnpublic6582 -100, more loke it!

[@rustybeard]

Don’t worry - I doubt this “pilot” will ever fly again.

[@eryque]

The fu-? Way to turn an inconvenience into an emergency-and a near fatal accident.

[@VictoryAviation]

Best description of what really happened out of every single comment on this video. I could not agree with you any more. You nailed it. It’s like almost a non-event to lose power in VMC. Just go land and see what’s wrong with it.

[@Mach.64]

Your “pilot” nearly killed you for absolutely zero reason. This is an abomination for aviation. That plane would have flown till the last drop of fuel exhausted, but your pilot probably doesn’t know how to calculate that either

[@aviationaccidentsNTSBcases]

On December 11, 2024, at about 1412 local time, a Cessna 182T Skylane, registered to Gulf Coast Helicopters Inc, N127SL, and a privately-registered Grumman American AA-5 Traveler, N5450L, were both substantially damaged when they were involved in a ground collision at Pearland Regional Airport (LVJ/KLVJ), Houston, Texas. There were no injuries. Preliminary information indicates the Cessna landed on runway 32 when it started taxiing off and was struck from behind by the Grumman.

[@cdesha]

Oh shit! I used to fly for GCH

[@big_red_joe]

Someone with premium save this video and send it to pilot debrief before its taken down

[@MacNmey]

Just goes to show, you can do everything right, be the safest pilot in the world,...and somebody can still sneak up and kill you in a second. I always say,...expect the unexpected,...but I don think I ever would expect another aircraft to crash into me from behind as I'm exiting the runway in daytime VFR conditions. I guess I gotta put that one on my list.

[@RobertMChambers]

Risk of someone running into you while you are exiting the runway is low.. but never zero. QED.

[@Next0mancer]

Wtf. This is the dumbest thing I've seen in so long.

[@ernies7174]

An electrical failure with steam gauges is hardly an emergency. Youre on shot final looking at a plane on shorter final. And your decision is full send? No land long, grass, taxiway, go around, 360 for spacing... Home boy tried to kill everyone and his response was "my bad....sorry". The people you hit must be Canadian ro come out asking if you're OK and not hurling expletives.

[@RobertMChambers]

They were probably in shock, when the realization dawns that they were put in peril over nothing I am sure expletives will abound.

[@Clapxiomatic]

The people in the other plane didnt know how egregious it was, they assumed some worse emergency probably like an engine malfunction or something. Im sure their blood boiled when the watched the video.

[@stupidanimal5739]

There is so much wrong I this video... that pilot needs his licence revoked.

[@cooperstuart3475]

What in the boomer ga pilot is going on here

[@skinnybricks]

Why the hell did you land? Have you ever flown an airplane without a radio before? This was unacceptable.

[@JonBrase]

Before we jump to conclusions, There were actually two components that failed. The electrical system, and the dohickey installed between the left yoke and the left seat. If the latter component fails, that *is* an emergency!

[@JonBrase]

@hopeistheanthem24 I think you missed the joke. The component installed between the left yoke and the left seat. Which component is that?

[@hopeistheanthem24]

@JonBrase ohhh.ipad..lol There's just so many non pilots making dumb comments. I missed it. 🙂

[@hopeistheanthem24]

@@JonBrase still shaking my head over this whole thing. LOL

[@JonBrase]

@@hopeistheanthem24 Not the ipad. The pilot.

[@DeathBlossom867]

@@hopeistheanthem24 Apparently some non-non-pilots making dumb comments too.

[@jackhandyy]

I regret to inform you, your pilot is an idiot. And is also dangerous, he should have his pilot cert pulled for being reckless. I also hope he gets sued for all the damage he caused

[@kabouterplop19]

I'm glad to read you are all fine! Must be a bummer though. If you don't mind me asking, what was the reason for following so close and not attempting another approach?

[@RossEdmondson]

I suspect the reason will turn out to be "massive stupidity".

[@WalterMitty-n7b]

Panic, tunnel vision, and horrific incompetence.

[@robw7715]

Someone's lawyer is gonna have a field day with this.....

[@jayrermars8493]

Just land on the grass??

[@SFDukie]

Or the parallel taxiway.

[@sircrapalot9954]

No, GO AROUND and perform a normal landing when the runway is clear. The engine will run fine without electrical power. The airspeed indicator and altimeter don’t need electrical power. It’s day time VFR. This pilot’s decision making is astoundingly bad. He turned an inconvenience into a crash for no reason.

[@MacNmey]

Or basically,.. anything,....other than this.

[@reggiepaulk]

You need different “friends.” Electrical failure is not an emergency on a clear day. The airplane’s magneto ignition is completely independent of the electrical system. He could have just gone around and landed without incident. The pilot said it was his fault, and boy, he wasn’t kidding.

[@shitbrickify]

28 years of experience? Yea fkn right. This pilot should never be allowed behind the Yoke again because apparently he hasn't learned basic pilotage or airplane systems and how they work. Absolutely smooth brained.

[@adamc7779]

They either didn't know or forgot that the engine runs without the electrical system, it happens in a stressful situation. But landing behind another airplane, that close, without smashing on the brakes, side stepping into the grass or a taxiway, landing past them, or otherwise avoiding them is simply poor piloting through and through. Your brakes aren't electric l, they still work. You don't need flaps to stop, and you can make S turns or a 360 to build spacing. You crashing into the back of another airplane in this situation is entirely avoidable and incredibly reckless. Glad you didn't murder the unsuspecting people in the other aircraft.

[@LowandFast357]

0:23 seconds - you can see the yoke hitting the iPad and being movement restricted. This was the moment I knew we had a subpar pilot behind the controls. The completely unnecessary "emergency" landing and destruction of two innocent aircraft is when I knew we had a complete moron.

[@kurtisf3366]

Good catch. That’s scary, the yoke wasn’t even deflected all that much before hitting the iPad either!

[@LowandFast357]

@@kurtisf3366 Right?!

[@Ike-kn5dt]

As a taller pilot, the yoke hitting my knees happens pretty often

[@LowandFast357]

@Ike-kn5dt That's fair for sure. But in this case, it's hitting the iPad. Looks like he doesn't have an issue turning the yoke to the left, so I have to assume he isn't tall.

[@IN10THRC]

Let's see if I got this: magneto ignition and mechanical fuel pump- check. Engine operating fine. Altimeter and airspeed "steam" gauges- check, working. VFR conditions with excellent visibility- check. And THIS was the PICs chosen course of action?

[@RobertMChambers]

I learned to fly in Grummans, and have landed without any steam gauges during training. If your CFI didn't have you practice learning the critical flight regimes without having gauges you were done a disservice.

[@billyk4711]

I don't understand. Why the necessity for an immediate landing after electrical failure on a CAVOK day? Was there a fire?

[@jimvanmeggelen2213]

Panic, and poor decision-making.

[@josephcumbey1770]

It amazes me at how little some pilots know about their airplanes. This crash was due to shear ignorance of aircraft systems. Unless the aircraft was on fire with smoke in the cockpit, there was no excuse for this debacle. And even then, he should have aimed for the taxiway or on the grass parallel to the runway.

[@bradylaplante8441]

Wow absolutely no way you should ever step foot in another plane again. Shocking ADM

[@andrewmcconnell2288]

I think this is the worst piloting I’ve ever seen, unless there is something you misunderstood about the “emergency”

[@dylandelarosa9856]

Worst piloting you’ve seen so far….cue Simpsons meme

[@rvrnnr987]

An electrical failure in clear VFR isn't an emergency that is worth rushing into a landing. Was there some other reason why a go-around could not have happened? Are flaps on an AA-5 electrical? Maybe there was some other failure going on that required a landing ASAP.

[@RobertMChambers]

yes, of judgement.

[@helge000]

Dear god, the only critical component that failed in that aircraft is that thing strapped in the left seat. Christmas miracle that nobody was hurt; esp. when I heard the kid in the back seat.

[@cfimom]

As a FASTTEAM rep the only thing I could advise, grovel to FAA and hope just for a 709 ride because that was seriously questionable ADM.

[@sulako]

Spectacularly bad decision making. You nearly killed someone else in addition to yourselves, for no good reason.

[@discodan3367]

"I have a number for you to call..."

[@ryoukosan11]

So much in this video to unpack. One of the first things that I was taught in training was the basics of how all the systems of the aircraft work together. And that on pretty much all aircraft the engine(s) and the electrical systems aren't tied to each other. You could lose your entire panel and the plane will keep flying until you run out of fuel. Also, a lot of the "old-timers" always carried a handheld radio as backup in the event that they lost their radios. That way they could always fire that up and continue to make calls while in the area of the airport. It was always part of the pre-flight checklist to ensure that it had sufficient battery power and was able to send/receive. Older aircraft have "steam" gauges, meaning no electricity required. It was obvious from the video that everything was working fine except the radio, transponder, and GPS. And even if he had had more modern electrical gauges or a flat panel, most if not all have self-contained battery backup, so they still should have worked. And even if they didn't, he had an iPad strapped to his leg running Foreflight. And it was perfect VMC; you could see Houston downtown 30 miles away! You said "skilled pilot". Two things wrong with that; 'skilled' and 'pilot' as neither describes the individual in the left seat. Worst example of situational and management skills that I've ever seen. Luckily it didn't result in fatalities. He shouldn't have his license suspended, it should be revoked permanently.

[@therealfelix6612]

As a brand new private pilot, 83 hours and fresh out of training, you are the best example of "I rushed my license and have no idea what I'm doing", props to you sir!

[@experimentalairplane]

This has to be one of the most egregious pilot screw ups caught on video I’ve ever seen. It’s inexplicable how the pilot panicked and “HAD to get down…” in these conditions. Why? Poor Pilot Training? No Pilot Training? Lack of judgment? Unbelievable

[@jsamsen]

Wow. And you posted this? Why?

[@flightwriterNG]

Kudos for making the NTSB's job much easier by posting this video.

[@cptairwolf]

This has got to be the most careless display of flying I've ever seen. You had every chance to go around but you instead chose to fly right into the back of another aircraft? And then decided to post it online. Say goodbye to your pilots license because the FAA is going to have a field day with this one..If it was truly a dire emergency, you could have at least performed a soft field landing to the right of the runway well clear of the other pilot. Thjs was just an epic fail by all measure.

[@traumamed9449]

This guy wasn't the PIC, but I doubt the PIC will be on speaking terms with him after posting this.

[@ericsd55]

Why not go around?

[@AlyssaM_InfoSec]

OK I'm going to assume that since two aircraft were significantly damaged in this incident that there is an open investigation? If so, posting this video was about the worst thing you could have done. At minimum, if you already provided this video to the FAA/NTSB it's generally a bad idea to post the evidence publicly before the investigation is complete. At worst, if they didn't already have this video, you've now just made sure they have incriminating evidence against your pilot and demonstrated that you did not hand over all the evidence to start with.

[@johnpublic6582]

Yeah, the best thing you can do is hide the evidence in hopes this guy can keep flying. F the truth!

[@dmitriytalalayev3028]

Why to land as close to another airplane if engine working smoothly and it's an electrical problem only? With working engine and in VMC I'd wait in pattern for the clean landing opportunity. What did I miss?

[@MarkMcatee]

Goodness...somebody must have stolen all those things that didn't work for this "skilled pilot" from my plane in its hangar. Oh wait...it NEVER had headsets, radio, or avionics. Or lights, generator, battery, starter or fuses. All of my landings must have been emergencies. I figure i am not skilled enough to know it.

[@Alwaysdirty-zj4tj]

FAA, take his license away, talk about a liability

[@clearedtofire]

Your "skilled pilot" screwed up big time. He had a flyable airplane and could have delayed landing until the other plane cleared the runway. There was no excuse for his actions other than he panicked and made a series of bad decisions.

[@davidbik]

CoSo many things here - all of the above comments plus final approach speed pushing 100mph, thats 20mph too fast even with no flaps. 1100 RPM (not at idle) to keep speed too high. Carb heat on... fuel pump off (no electrical so that one's moot but...

[@GordonFreeman.]

What do you mean no working instruments? What are all those dials and gauges moving around my guy??

[@colbertbd]

Nothing that went out is required for VFR.

[@thomaswells4976]

Broham, I hate to tell you but there is nothing "skilled" about this pilot. He probably will never fly again after the FAA is done with him. It is just hands down the dumbest aeronautical decision making I've seen in all of 2024. You have an engine that is still running, you have the only instruments that matter on a CAVU day, and you guys choose to land 100 feet behind a Cessna and then ram it? Unreal. You could have done a 360, a go-around, landed on the grass or taxiway. Your guys decision making was instead optimized to create the worst possible outcome. I'm glad there were no serious injuries, but unfortunately that wasn't from a lack of trying on your guys behalf.

[@LaggerSVK]

While it was a complete disaster. Why putting it down on left side of runway when the plane in front is expected to departure runway on left? So many wrong decisions here... If just one wasnt there, it could have been avoided. Swiss cheese right until the very end.

[@BAustin-q6r]

Congratulations rflake1, you sealed the pilot's fate with this video evidence of such an incompetent pilot.

[@ThePilotWhoCantFly]

Dont mean to be rude, why did the pilot leave such little spacing from the plane in front?

[@6soum]

@@F-Man land on the taxiway, land in the grass, honestly pilot chose the worst option for the his safety and the one of everybody else, how was this the best option if there is a HUGE risk of collision, and no radio call to tell the other airplane to go around, really stupid

[@Jdubbz89]

@@F-Manthen the pilot is an idiot and doesn't understand the systems of his aircraft. Engines fitted into general aviation aircraft aren't reliant on electrical power to continue to run. You can fly all day without radios or instruments. Even without an airspeed indicator a good pilot would know the general speed based on the pitch attitude of the sight picture outside. Dumbass should lose his certificates.

[@Frederico12full]

@@F-Man A piston engine with magnetos will run all day long with no electrical power, the fuel pump is mechanical, the ignition system is self powered... unless there is a fire there is no reason to rush it, on the contrary, you need to make sure you stay out of the way of other planes that might not see you and be predictable.

[@ri1288]

@@F-Man You must be related to this “skilled” pilot.

[@daviddanser8011]

@@F-Manno, he could have landed anywhere apart from an active runway. Also losing electrics isn’t a big deal the plane will still fly fine. Read the description, the plane wasn’t on fire

[@bobsnell1904]

Lucky nobody was killed! I see no reason for this even if you were on fire, out of fuel or had a major medical. Everyones insurance rates just went up. Gee thanks!

[@danielrehn81]

Unbelievable! This one goes into the ”learning form others mistakes” playlist for sure.

[@michaeld1560]

Horrible unstable approach. Poor ADM. All this because radios and GPS was out - someone is going have a lot of explaining to do to the FAA

[@bigradials92]

This has to be the dumbest piece of flying I have EVER come across.

[@jordanrosen2042]

This might be one of the worst pilot decisions I've ever seen made. You guys almost got hurt real bad, destroyed two airplanes, and increased insurance rates for no reason what so ever. You had a perfect flying airplane with no comms, or flaps. Not even a slightly big deal. God only knows what this pilot would do in an actual emergency. If he gets his ticket back, please never get in another airplane with this person again.

[@SR-xv8de]

OUTSTANDING this deserves a Sullenberger movie; I've NEVER heard of a pilot surviving COMPLETE Ipad loss!!! Its unforgiveable IMO that FAA doesnt mandate at least triple Ipad redundency much as they do with similarly crucial components like hydraulics and pitot-static probes.

[@LowandFast357]

"My fault, it's my fault" - Captain Obvious Which is now an insult to Captain Obvious himself, who is likely a much better Captain than shit-for-brains in the left seat.

[@dylandelarosa9856]

FAA gonna have a field day on this one. Your pilot is far from skilled and could have killed everyone. The instruments were still working and was a clear day. In short, you’re lucky to be alive because your pilot is an idiot.

[@siedan89]

If you were "emergency" ( electrical fail in DAY VFR conditions is no emergency ) - you can do anything you need to do to save your butt - You should have avoided other aircraft by landing on taxiway or grass. It was not necessary to risk other lives in YOUR emergency. You could have avoided this result with better judgment.

[@gingerdweeb4260]

Uhhh why did they land so close to one another?

[@patrickm.15]

You had working instruments. You also saw at an uncontrolled airport there was a plane in front of you and you decided to land anyways. Knowing nobody around you knew you were an emergency aircraft. Inexcusably bad ADM.

[@GadjoDrom]

What an absolute muppet. Honestly. All he had to do was go around. Fly a circuit and land 4 min later. Nope screwed up my spacing but heck let’s try and stall on final and then land on top of the other aircraft. Ridiculous.

[@thatstinsongirl]

Barring a fire, an electrical failure in day VFR conditions is in no way an emergency. At all. Magnetos are an independent system. Your engine is not going to quit when you have an electrical failure. You had nav equipment - I see ForeFlight on the iPad. This should have been a nonevent. Instead two airplanes were wrecked and your “skilled pilot” almost killed 3 people. I have had full electrical failures. I’ve also had partial failures at night (VFR) I frequently fly airplanes with no electrical system at all. It’s not a big deal. A Grumman will also land beautifully with no flaps - learn to slip and you’ll be fine.

[@Paolo-qe7lc]

I never like to say this but you need to stop flying. Look for something else to do. You are the reason aircraft insurance is so expensive for skilled pilots.

[@wallywally8282]

Sadly idiots fly amongst us!🤮

[@mohzoheir]

Your skilled pilot must have his license cancelled!!! He had everything needed to go around yet he risked the life of all involved cause he got spooked by an electrical failure , engine works on magnetos that are separate from any electricals , elevator and ailerons are mechanical… terrible call and pilot

[@mscloudsurfer7876]

The engine was fine right? So why doing a crazy emergency landing like that? Risking not just your health but also the people's in the other plane.... Honestly it was not necessary to do it this way and I do not think it was a skilled pilot... Looks very unskilled to me

[@it5190]

No the engine was stalling

[@mscloudsurfer7876]

@@it5190 where does it say that in the description.... engine sounds perfectly fine

[@oshan8011]

@wingsleveladventures I hope this is satire

[@mscloudsurfer7876]

@wingsleveladventures I disagree about anything u just said

[@mscloudsurfer7876]

@@oshan8011 the engine dies if the alternator dies? I haven’t flown single engine props for many years but that’s news to me

[@MisterTechnologic]

This is insanity. Both what actually happened and that this was posted online at all…Massive negligence on the part of the pilot. I have like 90 hours and even I know an electrical failure is not an emergency in a plane like this. Serious fuck up…. Your “skilled pilot” almost killed that guy in front of you for zero reason after breaking multiple basic safety regulations.

[@cap1900]

I guess Judgement is definitely unsat.

[@Bane_Diesel]

I really hope there is some info we are missing about the situation other than losing electronics.

[@RobertMChambers]

But he still had his Ipad with foreflight :)

[@chadhalstead]

Wow, I thought it was a common demonstration to turn the master battery off with students while the engine is running. At least on the ground. How else do you save that extra 0.1 when you’re taxing back to the flight school?

[@wackaircaftmechanic2312]

Good lord. I don't say much about other pilot's skills, but man this was BAD. So much was bad here.

[@tedthedragonslayerholliday7077]

I'm just an airplane enthusiast, not a pilot. Even I was like, he's not going to land that close to the other plane, right? Oh sh!t! He is. I'm yelling at the phone to go around the first time I saw the video.

[@boeingbenn1]

"back when I was young, we didn't need no electrical system for the airplane to fly....actually, you still don't."

[@coopersrace7277]

The best thing you can do for your personal safety and longevity is to make sure you never never never ever get in a plane with that ‘pilot’ again! In fact don’t get in a car with him either! His ability to make really really poor decisions is obvious. He will probably have his licence suspended anyway.

[@jeffhartmann416]

Lots of grass, long taxiway.... sad, fixated on a "runway".

[@michaelturocy]

What licensed pilot has to immediately land due to power loss with working magnetos in VMC? What a dope. I can't wait to see what Dan Gryder is going to say about that 'pilot'.

[@Robodebt1010]

How do you spell … GO AROUND?

[@jakemarx5955]

Is there a “rest of the story” that would justify the pilot’s actions? Was there electrical smoke? Burning insulation? I find it incredibly difficult to believe that a pilot, even a very inexperienced one, would panic like this over, say, a battery dying because of a failed alternator.

[@gagewarner6502]

I'm sorry to say, your pilot was not skilled. This was entirely unavoidable as the electrical system doesn't prevent you from continuing to fly and trying again. This was a foolish mistake and terrible case of "get-there-itis"

[@MBProductionStudio]

That pilot should never fly again. An electrical failure on a beautiful day with an iPad strapped to your leg... Insanity, there are piper cubs flying with no electric everyday. I had a total electrical failure at night in a G1000 and still managed to fly another 25 minutes to the closest airport. Good job ruining another innocent man's airplane and putting a bunch of people's lives at risk.

[@CessnaFlyerVT]

So this isnt working out how you thought it would...

[@h2oski1200]

you should both have your certs revoked. unfortunately I think only the PIC will, which is a good start.

[@Ike-kn5dt]

Id assume right seat isn't even a pilot, otherwise he'd have known not to post this video

[@flyermn]

Electrical failure on a VFR day is not an emergency! The engine was still making power. This “skilled” pilot should never be allowed at the controls again. Pilots like this are the reason insurance is so f*ckin high.

[@Jawst]

This video confuses me so much and brings up so many questions.... 50ft spacing? Why why why