[REAL ATC] Bonanza EMERGENCY LANDING ON A ROAD!!

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[@Pwhisperer]

Right before the guy landed, the twr came on, in a calm clear voice...reminding him to focus on his best glide speed, and to remember his training. WOW...that's exactly what I'd want to hear if I were in that situation...semi-panicking

[@Polopony20.]

I can't tell if this is sarcassum or not... The internet has broken me

[@schmilew1230]

@@Polopony20. same

[@123apacino]

Jeffro Doe ATC: Use the force

[@9393jack]

"911, what's your emergency?" "There's somebody stabbing me with a knife!" "Say again?" "Someone's stabbing me!" "OK (calm voice) just remain level headed, remember to breath, and try to get the knife to stop stabbing you" .... -_-

[@9393jack]

@@mysticrider76 you can say fuck on the internet

[@gregersen1926]

You can really hear the fear in his voice that he is going to die.

[@user-ot1kt1sl3g]

Yup! But he made it! And that was a great job, hah? ;-)

[@hornetgamer8980]

Yes, but then he turned his attention to trying to work the problem. He accepted almost immediately that he wasn't making the runway, identified plan B with sufficient time to pull it off, and made a very good landing. Probably one of those rare situations where the standard emergency questions were of assistance to the pilot (they're for the benefit of those who will deal with the plane when it hits the ground), as having to field those as well as fly the stricken plane didn't give him time to panic himself into bad decisions.

[@hornetgamer8980]

Yes, but then he turned his attention to trying to work the problem. He accepted almost immediately that he wasn't making the runway, identified plan B with sufficient time to pull it off, and made a very good landing. Probably one of those rare situations where the standard emergency questions were of assistance to the pilot (they're for the benefit of those who will deal with the plane when it hits the ground), as having to field those as well as fly the stricken plane didn't give him time to panic himself into bad decisions.

[@laurahahn3332]

yeah, thats great!

[@Petra44YT]

Yes. I'm glad he survived.

[@zerobyte802]

Legend has it, if you tune in on a foggy night, you can still hear Sierra1 out there somewhere, calling for ground.

[@SoloPilot6]

. . .on Tower freq . . .

[@Burschlag]

@Bill j Sierra 1 is airport ops, so just maintenance guys in a truck.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

"can you repeat that"

[@jimgreene68]

AH HAHA. That's good crap right there now HAHA.

[@KyleCowden]

😂

[@matrixab4356]

Got goosebumps when the controller told him to do as he was trained. He is a hero.

[@2snowgirl520]

That controller was great!

[@YVRCasting]

Such excellent communication & training ✔

[@angelicarollin]

Me too. Absolute chills. That could easily have been the last communication the pilot ever had.

[@rinzler9775]

Thats a great tactic, its like a slap across the face "hey, you trained for this remember ?"

[@irisfields1659]

@@YVRCasting lookwow he was panic

[@YPOC]

The male controller did an excellent job at trying to calm the pilot

[@Markyroson]

YPOC definitely

[@JeffKubel]

Tower was male.

[@ossianvogel4680]

Yes... he did... in such a situation, a calm voice and a professional handling can just make the difference..

[@davecrupel2817]

Weekend warriors....

[@kj4ilk]

Yeah but he did a terrible job with the other guy he was obviously trying to help the obvious reasons for him not being able to land is because the controller didn't want him to land there he wanted him to land on the highway as well

[@ElbertPoling]

I think the female controller has been overlooked here. Yes, the male controller had a calming voice and gave great advice vis-a-vis best glide speed and remember your training. But, the female controller was trying to convey that he could use runway 2 and he would have a tail wind, which means great ground speed. He MIGHT have made it to the airport. Yes, ultimately it is the PIC's decision and he did a great job. I just want to acknowledge the first controller's effort to convey to the pilot that hey, with a tailwind (and best glide speed) he could have zoomed right in to the airport.

[@FoxDren]

"could" and"might" are not good enough in these situations.

[@nailersrule]

Plus she suggested the frontage! He wanted the highway and she's like "how about a frontage road"

[@Stettafire]

@@FoxDren She didn't know his situation so she gave him options then suggested the frontage road when that wasn't going to work. She stayed calm and did exactly what she should have done.

[@PalKrammer]

Her suggestion of Frontage road was good as there is likely to be far less traffic than the Interstate.

[@c.j.1089]

meh, 10kt tailwind, he landed two miles short of the runway within a minute of that conversation, there was no damn way he was making that, regardless.

[@vermontaviator1248]

I'm a pilot who has been in a similar situation, no one can 2nd guess the actions the pilot took, easy to say he might of made the run way at that altitude, however this pilot knows the air plane, the wind, and most of all his own skills, I say he did a fantastic job, no one was hurt, he is safe..,he didn't even damage the air plane. The Atc as well as other pilot all did the right thing by helping him stay calm. Well done! This is exactly why we train for this...I remember the first time my instructor reached over and pulled my power back to idle and said " we are simulating a engine out ". This was the best training for me to test my skills, especially on glide ratio. Well done to the entire aviation community.

[@goldenhawk952]

God I liked your comment but love your nAme

[@liesdamnlies3372]

"we are simulating a engine out" Those words would freak me out a little, for sure.

[@jakec9352]

You people have my respect!

[@benjwgarner]

Bonanza glide ratio is about 10:1, give or take. KSAF is at 6,348ft and he was at 8,500ft, so he had roughly 2,100 feet to work with. At 6 miles out (31,680ft), he couldn't have made it.

[@CreepyCharlie]

BTDT. Audio on my channel. It goes super slow and mach 3 at the same time. 10 minute glide in the clouds not knowing what I was going to see when I broke out, in my case 800’ and 45 seconds or so. Managed a field and no bent aluminum. Never so happy in my life...

[@NetCerpher]

I never realized how many green planes exist in general aviation until I started watching these.

[@kenhurley4441]

With some "Envy"?

[@skyhawkheavy7524]

Lol

[@TheSFMCreators]

@@kenhurley4441 and blue ones too! Strange how it's always the green ones getting in trouble. When I buy an airplane I'll order a blue one

[@karuza82]

@@TheSFMCreators lol

[@victorpena3129]

It’s because a lot of these planes are company planes a lot of blue planes because of Southwestern Airlines and spirit

[@nateperkins-fields353]

Another comment from Ben Garner: Bonanza glide ratio is about 10:1, give or take. KSAF is at 6,348ft and he was at 8,500ft, so he had roughly 2,100 feet to work with. At 6 miles out (31,680ft), he couldn't have made it.

[@skydiver250]

Been there, done that on I-95 in central Florida about 10 years ago in my ultralight. Landed right between the north and south bound lanes of the interstate. I don't think that my mind has ever been that focused in my entire life. Made the newspaper. I'm happily done with my 15 minutes of fame.

[@nicksnow8354]

And i believe this is the article www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/07/23/Small-aircraft-lands-on-Florida-interstate/68821248365676/

[@aakarshanrastogi]

There you go, now that we're reading the news article you get another shot at that fame 😂

[@tylerspear5046]

So what happened in the air if it was safe to fly and you took off from the interstate?

[@Zerbey]

I live just down the road from there and remember it being on the news, glad you made it!

[@jimallen5641]

You are famous!

[@SimplyKB21]

Sierra 1 is clueless to what's going on. "Why do they keep telling me to go to ground" "whys are there planes landing on roads"

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Probably distracted with others in the aircraft, and not paying serious attention! When there is an emergency in progress, EVERYONE in the area needs to pay close attention, because it CAN affect you!

[@newname4405]

Not to mention he kept getting in the way. I like how atc just started ignoring him.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

I'm not trying to put 68Z down but I was missing the "Mayday Mayday Mayday" call. That could potentially have helped with Sierra 1's attention deficit.

[@GeekOfAllness]

@@Quotenwagnerianer 11 seconds into the video you hear him declare an emergency three times in a row, and he sounds pretty stressed while he's at it.

[@kenhurley4441]

@@GeekOfAllness 68Z Declaring an emergency, 68Z declaring and emergency, 68Z delcaring an emergency. Sorry he didn't use Mayday 3 times.

[@ProfessionalFixologist]

I have landed. I have landed. I have landed. Holy shitballs I'm still alive. I have landed. @3:44

[@toadamine]

This channel has taught me two lessons... -never fly in a mooney And -never fly in a bonanza

[@bellaaneke]

Controller @ 2:55 just might have saved this man's life with his calm words and subtle encouragement. Amazing!! And who the heck is thumbing down these videos?

[@Markyroson]

bellaaneke I agree!

[@phapnui]

Yeah, pilot's voice regained composure speaking to controller. Some thumbs down simply from people who do not find this interesting and maybe a few who do it to piss people off enough to make a comment about it.

[@wjatube]

I think he was already on the ground by that time.

[@paulnicholls8683]

The thumbs down must come from non pilots. I remember once being very short on fuel, just made it to the airport. Ran into some strong winds. Very nerveracking, so I can only imagine having a dead engine.

[@carschmn]

bellaaneke no kidding. Great advice.

[@rinleez]

He might be scared and panicking, but he never stopped flying the aircraft. Great work.

[@tommy3v625]

Controller: how many souls? Pilot: one soul and three gingers

[@SantiagoAntonutti]

4 beings, 1 soul and 3 soul-less

[@weswilliams6107]

dude..... that had me laughing out loud.... One of the best comments ever. CONGRATS!!

[@karuza82]

Airforceproud95 WOOT!

[@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81]

@@karuza82 hehe

[@stevehardy6125]

I laughed way too hard at that. Well done.

[@stevemiller7433]

Initial anxiety when the problem developed but once he accepted the fact he was going to make a dead stick, forced landing he became very calm, results speak for themselves.

[@Pwhisperer]

It's amazing how calm you become once you accept that you are indeed going down. Suddenly he could think calmly and land safely on the side rd. That twr gy was awesome...all calm and clear. Between him and the other twr girl, they calmed the pilot down a lot.

[@michaelrunnels7660]

Yup. When you don't know what the hell to do, panic tends to set in. When you decide a course of action, the ability to focus comes back. Combat veterans experience that.

[@databang]

Hope he has AAA road assistance.

[@B-System]

Sounds like he might have had AA assistance tbh

[@nbt3663]

Hehehe that was good.

[@nbt3663]

@@WilliamSmith-vo8zu you missed the joke.

[@LanzoYT]

Kacper Knopp no YOU MISSED THE JOKE!

[@CubbyTech]

AAA isn't like it used to be - would have probably made the guy wait for two hours

[@enoughofyourkoicarp]

"I think we have him in sight." Wait, you *think* you have him? Think? Like it might be some other guy? How many planes were on the road that day? XD

[@VASAviation]

Like it can be a light in the distance but you can't tell it's an aircraft.

[@enoughofyourkoicarp]

@@VASAviation Oh, fair enough, still made me chuckle.

[@GeorgeTsiros]

@@VASAviation that was a biker holding out his arms, you absolute pretzel!

[@rentzepopoulos]

You have an emergency, but do you mind me practicing ILS approaches? LMAO!

[@felixrodriguez7]

It is called recilency, and it means life continues going on

[@aakksshhaayy]

I mean the guy was safely on the ground, nothing much else to do

[@TeamOrdigamer]

Resiliency

[@benwilcox1484]

I don’t understand why they couldn’t keep shooting the ILS while this guy was sitting on the side of the road...

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@benwilcox1484 I'd say that even controlers are just human beings and they probably wanted to not focus on someone practicing ILS at that time after they just had to guide someone through a potentially desasterous emergency landing.

[@Anonymous-vh6kp]

Unreadable = "Something happened here, some fluctuations on my prop"

[@Kickinpony66]

I like the use of the Earth Map, and the animation of the aircraft silhouette. I really like that he set that "Dr. Killer" down, with precision!

[@VASAviation]

Glad you like it! :)

[@geoben1810]

Fly the plane, navigate, communicate. All while your heart is in your mouth. And he did it. 👍🏻😉

[@LisaMichele]

The controller at 2:54 was amazing! His voice is so calming. Just what was needed. And a happy ending!

[@skypirate7732]

The controller(s) did a fantastic job. Thank you.

[@moonazures1119]

Pilot: “we are not gonna make it” Controller: “how many souls on board??” Pilot: “one” Controller: “???”

[@mawmawvee]

He meant him and the plane.....

[@RyanPhoenixAZ]

@@mawmawvee Some people are just so critical

[@rickborrettjr6810]

I believe he was saying he wasn't going to make it back to the airport.

[@MyoclonicJerkCough]

I thought it was a joke about schizophrenia. Also is it intentional that calling passengers "souls" kinda makes it sound like they're already dead?

[@Emily-cj9nc]

@@MyoclonicJerkCough Seems to be a tradition in flying to call passengers souls.

[@icarus_falling]

Having had my own in-flight emergency at age 18 I can say its hard not to panic. The ground coming up on you with no power and no options is the worst feeling you could have. Its like choosing your pain

[@WhittleDude]

Don't think anyone will see and read this, but Well Done everyone. Pilot was really shaken, but did a great job. Everyone who helped was awesome giving the pilot whatever he needed. You all were very calm and reassuring. ATC are the rock stars of aviation. I don't know how you do what you do, but I'm so grateful you are there. Thank you.

[@cb19734]

“I have landed. I have landed. I made it.” *LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO*

[@Fuckblmfuckpalestine]

Hearing the question "how many souls on board?" Is actually scary

[@servanttofriend8481]

Fantastic job, pilot... I know he was scared. We all would be. But he pulled it together. Communicated with the tower. And landed that plane safely. Well done, sir!

[@demoniack81]

I think at 5:04 he says "The engine apparantly seized", not "quit". This is consistent with him having no oil pressure while he was still in the air. I think his oil pump broke or something, and the engine ran dry.

[@treylem3]

demoniack81 Wow, I'm sure your right, you really know your stuff !

[@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81]

@Delon Duvenage with a case of prop wash :-p

[@petlahk4119]

@@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81 - lol

[@110knotscfii]

Nice to hear that he calmed down, but I think he was more pissed about his engine quitting. $$$

[@alexrex20]

yep, if he were dead he wouldn't have to worry about getting it fixed!

[@irodragon7184]

insurance m8 they probably covered it, if not then what the fuck does the insurance do ?

[@Strazman]

He just needs to hit ESC and click START NEW FLIGHT and he'll be fine. No, in all honesty though, I only make jokes cuz this is one of the few videos I watch on this channel where the pilot was ok in the end.

[@paulnicholls8683]

Yes, I picked up on that too.

[@joeschmoe7978]

Insurance is there to collect premiums.

[@SF-ku2hp]

I watched a bonanza crash land into a corn field while being in another bonanza it was pretty scary.

[@THEKITPLUG]

19Victor just took rubbernecking to a whole new level.

[@SoloPilot6]

19V put eyes on the scene, and could have reported such things as fire, collision with cars, impact with a building, etc. Emergency responders tend to want to know about these things as soon as possible.

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

Yeah, 19V's offer of assistance is pretty standard, actually. You'll hear it all the time in videos like this where small craft are unable to reach the airport and are forced to land on roads or in fields. Little guys lookin' out for other little guys, y'know?

[@penname8380]

If I were paid by the rubbernecker though, I would want the take on everyone driving on that interstate. I'd even pass on any residential and commercial observation.

[@mikem9246]

3:40 Man I can feel his blood pressure. Great job of keeping it under control.

[@TheTerrypcurtin]

As good as it gets. Who wouldn't get panicky but he calmed down and flew the plane first. Great job

[@goldenhawk952]

air traffic controllers take a bow. he was terrified and you spoke calmly slowly and effectively. which is exactly textbook efficiency bravo. to the pilot well done sir well done. getting your mind back in the game

[@edbroaotearoa1198]

This guy did really well. He managed his fear and made decisive decisions under extreme pressure which he stuck to.

[@AntBangBang]

Gliding onto a highway whilst scared to death! Well played.

[@Jesse-cx4si]

One of the reasons I keep returning to these VAS videos is the community’s general positivity. Rarely any stupid or insensitive comments. I can’t stop watching these vids!

[@ThatWasLoud]

Legend says that the pilot is declaring an emergency, has no oil pressure, and has landed

[@patton303]

This would be an instant “no more flying” from the wife.

[@markyboy2377]

From all your brother aviators across the pond, respect, supreme effort, great training... Well done sir

[@uscplaya69]

Just after he lands: ATC: “Just want to say good luck and we’re all counting on you.”

[@Aardvark892]

I've got to add that the twin tail bonanza is a beautiful aircraft and I'm glad that the pilot is home safe and the aircraft was spared damage.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

You could hear the panic in his voice but he did a great job when it counted!

[@lemagreengreen]

Damnit Sierra 1, pay attention.

[@HeRacesTheSun]

That is one sharp, calm & cool controller. A real pleasure to hear how she handled this.

[@themerovingian4252]

I mean... she didn't really have to do anything... lol

[@dannywilliams888]

Tower: Make straight in runway 2 if you can..! N1568z: Negative. We are going to the Hudson.

[@MaynardFreek]

That would be a long ass glide

[@omarnadhim8531]

You are a HERO, and very smart and trained well!! Wish I can control myself like you in real emergency !! It's just hard to even think about it!! Oz

[@mawmawvee]

I'm so glad he was able to land and was safe.

[@theonetruephil]

I was waiting for him to say something like "No its ok i'll try abd land on the frontage road aswell".....

[@nbt3663]

Yep a stall in a turn is very possible.

[@VASAviation]

Hello everyone!! Time for another interesting road landing? Skills + happy end... what else? Give this video a BIG LIKE for this pilot who nailed it in a very small frontage!!

[@BrokebackBob]

Never find me in those tinker toy single engine planes.

[@peterrafeiner9461]

Nothing 'toy' about a Bonanza. Besides, to an A380 driver a 747 is a 'toy' :-)

[@BrokebackBob]

Peter Rafeiner That's sort of absurd Peter, the 747-9 is the longest airliner in the world and competes directly with the A380 and is more efficient and less expensive to operate. If a FULLY loaded A380 ever has a major crash, it will be the end of it. It's freakish.

[@peterrafeiner9461]

BobEckert56 Of your you are right! I was trying to make a point how 'males' compete. As long as mine is 'bigger' I win. Like a 172 pilot looks down on a mere 152 and the 152 driver thinks at least it is not a 150. It is silly of course. Hey, I never flew more than a 737 so talk about being the little guy on the tarmac :-)

[@peterrafeiner9461]

BobEckert56 on another note... I think the 747s are far more elegant than the A380. No question about it. Was never a big Airbus fan, and I am German; used to live in Hamburg, across from the Airbus assembly plant!.

[@12345fowler]

Excellent work from everyone but especially from the pilot. First call he was panicked (who wouldn't be ?) but quickly regained composure and he made excellent job to communicate with ATC telling about 1) what was happening 2) his intentions and even ATC could agree on him about his plan. Kudos

[@kineticdeath]

you can hear the stress in the pilots voice as the situation unfolds, you can also pick up when he fixes on the solution to land on the frontage road and the final relief when he reports he's down safely.

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Don't you just love keyboard commandos......... This guy did a fantastic job, as did the ATC in calming him down and encouraging his back to basic training. Critics in a case like this have obviously never been in a life or death situation otherwise their empathy for this situation would be apparent in their posts. Well done chap, it all ended well.

[@MN-sc9qs]

Great job by everyone involved! This is why training well is so important.

[@inactivefatimahgianna245]

Love how the tower kept him calm! Way to land it captain!

[@Factory400]

Panic is a dangerous response. I can understand the fear factor.....but your life depends on remaining calm enough to work the problem.

[@xFiction16]

Panic factor is so real. I've heard plenty of hardened combat pilots freak the fuck out and die when serious malfunctions occur.

[@m109rider1956]

This poor fella created needless added drama effect by going into panic mode. Cool, calm, collected? Ever heard of those three characteristics?

[@taekwondotime]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! ;)

[@kfstreich4787]

I always figured the emergency check list was partly there to keep you calm.

[@Huntracony]

He assessed he couldn't make it to the airport, with the help of ATC found a good place to land, and landed safely. I'd say he was calm enough.

[@whoever6458]

Nice landing! It sounds like he was pretty scared too and yet he was still able to land safely and not mess up his plane either. First rule of an emergency, though, is don't panic.

[@vinicinmartinez]

This video made mi subscribe. Great content! TKS

[@reapersovereign7374]

Think I’ve found my new favorite channel...this shit is fascinating

[@tedkelly]

Congrats on the 500K !

[@jumpycalm]

Great job for all of you guys!

[@AN-jz3px]

Nicely done, sir!

[@nenblom]

Kudos to all involved!!

[@JimmysTractor]

All your videos are great, Interesting and there is no more effetive training than showing real life outcomes

[@VASAviation]

Thank you!

[@elle6968]

i drink more tea when i watch these than any other time. and my hands hurt from clenching the cup, also other parts i will not mention! x

[@jessicajordan4846]

Sounds like it was his first emergency. As soon as he realized he wasn’t going to just nose dive to the ground and he had a controlled glide he calmed down quite a bit.

[@bradrum1]

Phew. That is a great feeling hearing the people helping this guy. I don't know this guy but I am glad that he made it safe and it gives warm fuzzies hearing people helping this guy.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Great effort all round! The ATCs calmed him down a bit and the pilot (once he decided to opt for a non-airport landing) chose what was an excellent spot to put the plane down! Well done to him! Nervous, sure, but as they say, "any landing you can walk away from is a good landing".

[@losescrewzz4654]

great job, so damn close to the airport.

[@YusefDeeb69]

Something similar happened to my dad in his 172. Lost compression from a massive oil pressure drop on takeoff. Got less than 1,000' off the ground and RPMS dropped to idle. He entered an immediate base turn for the intersecting runway and put it down immediately. Turns out the oil cap wasn't tightened all the way after topping up

[@chofyam3466]

Who messed up?

[@Theonedjneo]

The pilot panicked at first. And then his training kicked.

[@danni1993]

He sounded a bit stressed at first but calmed himself down very well.

[@coryflys]

Amazing job to everyone involved!

[@jimthompson8947]

This is a trumpet to all ground control, emergency services, and your professionalism. Including present subject, thank you.

[@kamyagupta4030]

very well handled.... kudos to all of them involved 👍👍

[@nelsonclub7722]

Tower, Sierra 1 going to Ground frequency? "I just want to tell you good luck, we are all counting on you"

[@Tricia_K]

lol!

[@devintariel3769]

Bring it down your going too fast!

[@hobbypilots794]

Scary situation great job done by ground crew to keep him calm and guided him in the right direction Well done

[@EeekiE]

Excellent job by all involved.

[@sw8741]

You ain't fooling me! Dude just wanted some chips and a soda from that market.

[@jeebuzcrust]

This is an absolutely perfect example of how the professionalism of controllers is so important. Great job all around.

[@keithnoneya]

Wow that was intense! Glad all worked out. I was in a commuter plane in the 80's and we got fogged in and couldn't land, we were running VERY LOW on fuel. I was in the copilot seat as a passenger flying from SEATAC to A.J. Eisenberg Airport on Whidbey Is. late in the evening around sunset. When we arrived at A.J. Eisenberg Airport the runway was fogged in and we couldn't land. We made three attempts to land and were unable. There also were power lines in front of the runway and there is also a hill on the end as well so to continue to try and land would have proved fatal. We jokingly called our commuter service, Harbor Airlines, White Knuckle Airlines, but this day was no joke. We were so low on fuel we couldn't even fly to the Gig harbor Airport from central Whidbey. We eventually declared an emergency and diverted to NAS Whidbey Is. and they brought us in over the water on radar until we saw the runway lights. I loved to fly with Harbor Airlines and have a lot of good memories flying with them. I remember at the time I was not worried, but looking back I now realize how much danger we really were in. The pilot should have never left SEATAC to save fuel charges knowing Whidbeys weather changes rapidly, especially at sunset. Unfortunately do to the fierce competitiveness and cutting corners Harbor Airlines was forced into bankruptcy in May of 2001. The airport is still there but I don't think it has any commercial flights going in and out anymore. Thanks for the post, Best Wishes n Blessings Keith

[@sale9667]

r/thathappened

[@taylorcatlin1803]

Keith Noneya J

[@davidp2707]

Always nice to have a lit up navy runway nearby when you need it

[@wesfelty4513]

In the 80's that would have been called Wes Lupien. It is still in operation but no sign of commercial operation when I last landed there. Runway surface is pretty cracked, best to land long except that would set you down on the uphill part of the runway. Good thing that you didn't divert to Camano Island airfield. That is a challenge. 12' wide. The roads in the area are wider. Trees appear from the air to hang over the runway. Swamp on other side. North half of runway has steep downhill slope down to Puget Sound bay. More than one pilot has died there. But it is just 10 miles east of Wes Lupin, OKH.

[@roylavecchia1436]

Keith, I had the exact same experience with Harbor airlines and your description exactly matches my memories of my experience, so I wonder if you and I were on the same plane trip? My experience was in October of 1982. We also landed at NAS Whidbey in heavy fog after leaving SeaTac. I was a Marine going home on leave that night.

[@SeanPGribbons]

SAF tower was awesome. He did a great job at reassuring the pilot and helping him through an extremely stressful situation. So close to the airport and can make it never fun!

[@bobl78]

he paniced in the beginning but did great... his decission what to do were to go but ATC and the others gave great support. Nobody hurt, not even a scratch to the airplane, that´s enough to call it a success...easy to say from the safe couch he could have made it to the airport.. he felt he could not

[@jims9406]

Wow sounds like the man did a great landing. I must add that the ATC little mini speech sounded like it helped pilot regain the I can do this attitude. And he walks away and I love this kind of ending.

[@LyndaWhite-ju1gj]

This is the best controller iv ever heard, what a great job.

[@robinwier]

No pilot here, but for some reason these vids intrigue me, lol. Sure great when it works out right!

[@mattyjmar10]

Same. I love watching these. I've never even flown a flight sim before!

[@XKclassHater]

started choking up when he frantically said he landed. can't imagine how scared the lad was

[@skyhawkheavy7524]

Kudos to all people involve in the incident! Other pilots, ATC and obviously to the pilot who made it safely! Just wooouaa

[@OfflineSetup]

The panic in the realisation that you are in trouble, followed by "forget the panic, lets just land this thing!". Of course it is a quality of military pilots (training/natural?) that enables them to cut out the panic completely.

[@dawnfkahamilton-doerfler6982]

It makes me cry when I hear dangerous Emergencies like this. Glad he’s ok.

[@AustrianJager]

Well done, sir!

[@bobbypaluga4346]

props to the controller she was awesome, if I'm not mistaken Santa Fe is pretty high, maybe 6000-7000 feet. The winds given location have to be strong and swirling, simar to Flagstaff, not my favorite landing spots

[@VASAviation]

Yes, you're right. I'm sure it was not easy ;)

[@tylisirn]

6348 feet. Had to look it up, I was incredulous that the pilot couldn't make 6 miles from 8500', but that's deceptively just 2000 above the deck. But sounds like he was also further away from the field than he thought, since the controller called 7 miles a bit later.

[@MrJaiimez]

tylisirn this... my first listening I was like he can't glide 7 miles from eight and a half thousand what the but then did wonder if Santa Fe was high altitude so yeah looked at comments and saw this

[@LadyWolf6692]

So does that mean when they said 8500 feet, they meant 8500 feet above the sea level and not above the ground level in Santa Fe? So the 6348 feet elevation in Santa Fe gets subtracted from the 8500 feet he was flying and he was actually only about 2200-ish feet above the ground? If so, I guess that's why he couldn't make it to the airport then.

[@SoloPilot6]

@@LadyWolf6692 : Yes, he was 8500 above Mean Sea Level, give or take a few feet for the altimeter inaccuracy due to barometric pressure (that's why they report altimeter setting numbers).

[@CyberSnowman]

Outstanding flying and ATC.

[@dmmaddex]

Great job, pilot.

[@Irisedpig]

God the tension in that silence after he says his oil pressure was gone!

[@martinherrington4478]

It should be the only aircraft on the frontage road. Can’t miss it… over.😂