The Catasrophic Tragedy Over The Holiday Season! | December Disasters | Mayday: Air Disaster

[@MaydayAirDisaster]

Are you able to work out what caused this disaster?

[@SBQDawn]

yeah "Profits over People" haven't even watched it yet but it's the common denominator in crashes

[@patriciamariemitchel]

When your Captain has his head in the clouds and can't find anything you're in trouble. He was so caught off guard. If words could have saved the plane, it would have been when he was shouting, "Up, up up, baby. Up!" In his favor: the ground warning system didn't activate soon enough.

[@wellingtonaviationnz]

navigational errors by the flight crew.

[@Kenngo1969]

1. Terrorism 2. The misunderstandings between the captain and the controller 3. Overreliance on technology 4. The pilot(s) lack of, and/or loss of, situational awareness

[@patriciamariemitchel]

@@SBQDawn, no, you're right. Probably why the airport didn't have radar.

[@smosh9976]

My grandfather and his children were aboard this flight. Rest in peace grandpa ❤️

[@hartleyhalpern2558]

I’m so sorry for your loss may they rest in peace ☮️

[@karencarter8029]

What? …. How do you exist then ?… your grandpa and his children would have been your mom or dad? … or uncles/ aunts

[@rebelliousraven]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved ones. Blessings to all your family.

[@kevinking2468]

Oh my gosh what a tragedy, my heart goes out to you and your family.

[@natrose4721]

So sorry for your loss, I hope you find peace in the knowledge that you will one day reunite with no pain for all.

[@CatsArePeopleToo]

These stories cause me so much anxiety and sadness but they're so compelling and informative that I can't stop watching.😮

[@tadiwaalfonso1503]

Even me

[@sharonallisonbrisbin5952]

It's something we need to know to make these crashes not happen

[@sharonallisonbrisbin5952]

Airlines haven't stopped giving pilot to sleep, sounds like a quotea they have

[@SLAYER-nm5zw]

​@@tadiwaalfonso1503same

[@andreabartolomeo-ld3du]

😮😮😮

[@dennis.m.kinyua5988]

"I had been given a second chance of life. I gonna try to make the best out of it " powerful words

[@Vikingsroar]

Would have been a beautiful love story if both survivors Mercedes and the other guy who pulled her out (Mauricio) got together and got married 😅❤

[@Brokenrocktail]

The little girl says there’s no explanation as to why she lived, actually children often survive these types of accidents at a higher rate than the parents. Smaller bodies, more flexible joints, lower peak forces due to less inertial loading.

[@oMuStiiA]

I mean in this case I don't think that really accounts for it or at least not all of it considering how many people, including children, died on this flight, plus the other survivors were adults. I know I wouldn't see that as a sufficient explanation if I was her. Kids can have an increased chance of survival in some situations, but sometimes it's just luck.

[@B_Bodziak]

They also don't tense up being aware of the danger and that often keeps their bodies more flexible not rigid

[@Star_Jewel_Realm]

Angels often watch and protect children than adults.

[@srccde]

@@Star_Jewel_Realm 😮‍💨

[@enigmadrath1780]

They make it sound as if insurgents blew up the ground radar the day before. In reality, that had happened THREE YEARS PRIOR. How could an airport surrounded by mountains be allowed to operate without ground radar for years??

[@lethabrooks9112]

Because its in a Country where politcal unrest has been an issue for a few decades. Countries like that end up focusing more on quelling rebellions than repairing what the rebels destroy.

[@the4090gaming]

that's why I would never goto Columbia or any cities surrounded by moutains and so many obstacles by plane, no matter how "fun" that city might be.

[@B_Bodziak]

Yes, this captain flew the route often, and it's very unlikely he didn't know

[@juangomez1704]

@@the4090gaming This was decades ago. Those things don't happen today.

[@vickichavez9956]

So very heartbreaking for the families of the crash

[@JoJoGranum]

Love the first responders. Worldwide they are a special and wonderful breed. The survivors must be still feeling this trauma even now.

[@sharonallisonbrisbin5952]

Absolutely

[@sharonallisonbrisbin5952]

Exactly my thought now, no I'm sure they are forever scarred by the intense crash, never overcoming the terror, I blame the pilots and equally terrorists that took the radar out, they wanted this to happen, God bless everyone, the airport should have been CLOSED

[@sharonallisonbrisbin5952]

So many times I've comments everywhere "God bless the Rescuers"

[@eviljesus6111]

​@@sharonallisonbrisbin5952open 24 hours

[@danielbrown1724]

Can’t believe anyone survived smashing into the side of a mountain, that’s a miracle in and of itself.

[@morning77light]

I believe God had his hand on these people.

[@bigdee8189]

@@morning77light - Absolutely!! Even when all is hopeless, The Lord Thy God is in control! We might not always get the results we want, but The Will of The Father be done! AMEN! The key to life ...have faith in The Lord at all times!

[@kellyanderson7624]

It wasn't their time

[@MeaHeaR]

It didunt directly crash into mountain

[@cbes-lr5hs]

That’s a miracle.

[@notchipotle]

man that airport scene broke me, can't imagine the pain

[@ceejaydeesoozaa]

"WE FUCKED UP HERE DIDN'T WE" THANKS FOR UPPING THE UNCUT VERSION

[@lorriegallardo8053]

The little boy who died breaks my heart.

[@eunicemugenya1790]

Me too, what a horrying tragic end for the little boy. For 8 excruciating hours he was stuck on that tree surrounded by insects, animals, cold temperature. Why such a merciless end 😭😭

[@Vikingsroar]

😢😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔

[@louise8737]

He was probably unconscious

[@ChrisMcKee087]

That’s gotta be so chilling to think about the fact that you were one of the 4 people that survived a crash that carried 163 people.

[@Vikingsroar]

It's not their time ⌚⏰ yet ..

[@tbas8741]

Purely Lucky random chance (just like our Birth & Creation)

[@AS-yz2iz]

​@@tbas8741Creation isn't "a lucky chance".

[@tbas8741]

well no because luck does not really exist its a way of saying Random Convergence or happens purely on its own without any outside interference or control. Evolution is a Fact! Creationism is a means to control Dumb & Immature people as intelligent mature adults know that Evolution is a fact and life came to be out of coincidence not some great plan.@@AS-yz2iz

[@LostintheUS-2030]

Yeah, think about the few from that 1985 JAL crash. That's still the worst crash in aviation history. 500+ dead. Maybe like 4 or 5 survivors. More could've survived, but there were too many issues that stopped rescuers from reaching the site.😢

[@liamvisser7997]

The ironic thing I’ve watched every episode since I was 6 years old and still want to be a pilot and commencing a bachelor of aviation this year

[@TakaraoftheElves]

Good for you! Knowing all of the ways in which a flight can go wrong will help you in eventually becoming a wise, safe pilot. 🙂

[@bobbipearcey2059]

@@TakaraoftheElves SO TRUE 😊 I have been TERRIFIED to fly for 12 years …we’ll probably closer to 20 years…buy I haven’t been on a plane in 12 years .. I had to buy a little cabin as a “Getaway”… because I couldn’t visit our FLORIDA condo once my fear became so extreme I would distress other passengers 🤯😖😜

[@kevinmalone3210]

Since when is there a degree called, Bachelor of Aviation? No University or college offers these degrees.

[@cindytartt4048]

@@kevinmalone3210 I know? Would he mean a Bachelor of science majoring in jet propulsion? It’s odd…. Okay….. Edit: So in our University of Southern QLD (a place I’d dare not step due to its dwindling reputation), there actually _is_ a bachelor of aviation offered.

[@brennacrouch1182]

@@kevinmalone3210 there are dozens of excellent collegiate aviation programs across the USA. Most are Bachelor’s of Science in Aviation Management, Professional Flight, etc. These programs are where many (not all) airline pilots come from.

[@jedidaforce2595]

There were 3 parties at fault for this crazy: 1) the terrorists who destroyed the taser because it would’ve been smooth sailing had the radar been working. 2) the ATC because he wasn’t clear with his instructions knowing the radar had been destroyed and the area was surrounded by mountains, but he seemed to make the situation more confusing. 3) The pilots. Above all, it is your responsibility to be in control of the plane. Not double-checking the path was the fatal mistake, and once they realized the were lost, they should’ve taken the bird up so they could regroup and get their surrounding.

[@MeaHeaR]

You forgot Jeppeson Honeywell too

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

Yeah. You shouldn't study charts *while* descending.

[@ankithnair]

And airlines need to be more flexible in case of delays and not burden the pilots so much.

[@dbcitizen4355]

I don't find the ATC responsible. Yes, he could've communicated better, but slightly subpar communication is a blip compared to the extreme negligence the pilots showed by allowing the autopilot to veer their plane off course almost 90 degrees at a low altitude. The ATC may have contributed to the plane getting lost, but he did not contribute to the plane slamming into the side of a mountain. No responsible pilot, no matter how poor the ATC communication, should allow that to happen.

[@yeetingat100subs9]

I dont really blame the ATC. If the pilots were not 100% sure of what he meant, it’s their responsibility to confirm and ask him if they understood him correctly

[@itsnotme3882]

Cali's air traffic controllers had no functional radar to monitor the 757, as it had been blown up in 1992 by the terror group FARC, but how come it could not be replaced 3 years later?

[@lethabrooks9112]

Because they likely couldnt get the funds to do so.

[@DaRealKing303]

😂​@@lethabrooks9112

[@tapele5987]

Imagine losing your both parents some days before Christmas, and the same day. IDK how could I recover from that...

[@thefrase7884]

Here today…..gone tomorrow

[@MsSecrets]

And it was her birthday too I think 😔

[@LeatherCladVegan]

@@MsSecrets And it was also mother's day, AND father's day. Crazy.

[@MaryJeanReynolds]

@@tapele5987 Tapela, as in any loss, you put one foot in front of another and keep going, no matter how difficult the struggle. 💜

[@debbielwilliamson8546]

No one at AA seems to realize that the pilots were so stressed for time in order to fly the next day that they were making decisions based on that need. Perhaps the airlines should not make their schedules so tight that any delays present such a stressful situation.

[@LastAvailableAlias]

They still were responsible for checking basics like ATC communications and navigation

[@LeatherCladVegan]

Thank god we have you, princess.

[@sakeerkt2182]

@@LeatherCladVeganm

[@agasvons]

The Colombian Guerilla is responsible for that crash also They bombarded one radar days before that confused the pilots too

[@michaelax3025]

​@@LeatherCladVeganlol Great comment 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@220773]

How could the crew keep ignoring what the controller was asking them? What shocked me most is the actual footage of the people waiting for the plane that night at Cali's airport.

[@alexanderstevens145]

Yeh that part was really sad 😞

[@Prec-it8nv]

Maybe if the damn controller could actually freakin tell them the radar is down. He had absolutely piss poor communication

[@220773]

@@Prec-it8nv Och aye, he was responsible as well...

[@noonashie]

​@@Prec-it8nv I agree. It's a major thing right, radar being down. I wish they'd sometimes communicate like normal terminologies, when needed. "Pls tell me your exact loc as radar is currently down and I can't see you" something to thay effect.

[@babyspice0206]

@@noonashie How could such an important instrument be not working???

[@kennethanderson-wd2cx]

These stories are done very well. I listen to these while driving without viewing and don’t feel like I missed anything.

[@eviljesus6111]

This, and predator poachers

[@bboucharde]

This incident reinforces my earlier convictions about flying: (1) Don't fly at night; (2) Hurrying invites accidents; (3) Terrorists who destroy safety infrastructure should be executed; (4) Pilots: Never rely on only one navigation system; (5) Pilots: When you fly into a foreign country, take extra care to understand and confirm instructions from local controllers.

[@catch-2259]

(1) you cannot avoid (2) yes. (3) no comment. (4) What are you going to do? Bring your own GPS? Commercial aircraft navigational systems need to support normal operation day and night. If there is an issue, the FAA needs to order a directive and/or ground aircrafts. (5) Pilots needs to do this on every flight, no matter where. You can not be complacent on any flight.

[@bboucharde]

@@catch-2259 Catch, Regarding Point #1: As an individual, I can and do avoid flying at night, both on business and on vacations. Obviously, the airline and air freight industries must be able to fly 24/7. Regarding Point #4: If I were a commercial pilot (I am not), I would never rely on only one system under IFR conditions.

[@220773]

Naw, it just reminds me human beings aren't made to fly.

[@catch-2259]

@@220773 Human are also not made to drive or ride a bicycle.

[@220773]

@@catch-2259 Absolutely so! As a matter of fact, people die in car crashes... if they walked, they wouldn't. Riding a bike might not be that risky but sometimes it is as well. My point is this one: you take risks. You've got to be aware of that. You can't come here and say . It isn't. You don't happen to have so many crashes simply because air traffic is uncomparable with road traffic, where we almost touch each other... Let's be honest and accept the fact we're taking huge risks.

[@dexterpoindexter3583]

The Mayday title proofreaders, just like these pilots, are calm and relaxed. They don't know they've made a *catasrophic* mistake.

[@seerofallthatisobvious1316]

They ran out of tea.

[@flightmedic7634]

Hahaha 😂

[@1dirkmanchest]

And that was their first mistake.

[@dexterpoindexter3583]

@@seerofallthatisobvious1316 Have you met the Captain? (Well, um... it seemed obvious at the time)

[@j2simpso]

who knew just one letter would spell mayday?

[@idee7896]

Bless the people of Colombia 🇨🇴 for trekking the mountains all throughout the night.

[@dianarendon5845]

They did do a good job while also risking some issues with the FARC guerrillas, remember back then those Colombian guerrillas were in their heyday so to speak, and they would usually be stationed around the mountainous area where this plane crashed.

[@Angie_bae]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Angie_bae]

@@dianarendon5845they were the ones who bombed something with the tracking at the airport I think they said something about those who were against the govt did something to the air traffic control monitor that’s why the pilots had to call the air traffic controller so that he knew where they were in the sky

[@1dirkmanchest]

A very well-done documentary. And waking up in what looks like a landfill with no memory of the night before is terrifying and relatable.

[@1dirkmanchest]

@Sunny bob Quackers Well, I keep making it back home. So no need to worry. Nothing bad ever happens to me, why should I care?

[@MeowingCookie_]

If you want more of these documentaries, search Mayday or Air crash Investigations. (Different name for same show) This is an episode from that show. They are about to air the 22 season I believe

[@1dirkmanchest]

@@MeowingCookie_ Thanks. I’m a sucker for the real life stories. Mentour Pilot explained a series of oversights and miscalculations resulting in engine overheating and very close call with an Airbus 320.

[@cindytartt4048]

😂😂❤

[@cindytartt4048]

@@1dirkmanchest oh I LOVE Mentour! Great pilot.

[@blitz8925]

Probably the best documentary ever. Very educational to understand how the security in aeronautics improved. In French this serie is sometimes broadcasted on television.

[@Syclone0044]

21:18 Wow I’ve never heard the f-bomb in these before, I really appreciate these being uncensored and complete like that! 👍🏼

[@Brokenrocktail]

Fun fact even the CVR transcript is censored

[@beastlyhumor]

Paris Kanellakis a Greek computer scientist, died that day with his wife and two children. It's an unimaginable tragedy for the world, especially the Greeks, to lose such a promising computer engineer. In his memory, the School of Electrical and computer engineering offers an award to the best student every year as a scholarship.

[@VlerkeDamne]

His life is not more important than any of the others on that flight. It was a tragedy for all involved. Not only for the Greek because of one computer scientist, but for everyone involved. Rest in peace to all that died.

[@beastlyhumor]

@@VlerkeDamne Of course, all lives matter the same!

[@Mike-wf1nm]

Horrible tragedy, of course. No life is more important than any others.

[@Mshi-]

​@@VlerkeDamnewhere did she say his life was more important than the others?

[@not.likely]

All life is equal at death

[@patriot9455]

Sometimes you have to say "something isn't right" and in the case of a truck, find an exit and stop, in the case of an airplane get up and away ASAP, then work it out.

[@sharoncassell9358]

I do too. It should not affect your choice. Flying can be fun. Not work.

[@blasian_nate]

Before watching these shows, never knew how much pressure, dangers, and freak accidents that could happen with a simple flight. 😢

[@MrMasterChief38]

Because flight isnt simple. have a nice day friend.

[@lethabrooks9112]

Flying is still extremely safe compared to other forms of transportion. Unfortunanely accidents will still happen. No one is perfect.

[@B_Bodziak]

This plane had state of the art safety equipment at the time, too.

[@barbarachambers7974]

This is one of the most important lessons I have learned. RIP to all those who passed in this tragedy.

[@danielestrada1850]

My most heartfelt condolences to you Johnny even if I don't know you. I can't begin to imagine the horror you went through. Complacency derived from years of experience operating any vehicle in all modes of transportation around the world is the mother of all man-caused accidents. Let this be a reminder to every pilot, sailor and driver to NEVER take safety for granted and ALWAYS get out of your comfort zone to address the slightest first hint of trouble: unusual noises, smells, navigational markers, etcetera. If something just doesn't feel right it most probably isn't.

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Yes well said

[@qamarhassan936]

I love these kind of programs.

[@almavazquez6397]

The two hour delay in Miami sitting on runway was a factor in my opinion that was a bad start from the very beginning of this flight ...

[@lobitaxx]

Indeed. Had it been on time, the pilots wouldn't have been extremely rushed to land so they could have enough hours on the ground before their next flight.

[@metrocc2340]

I agree. They were probably tired just sitting on tbe runway

[@razor6888]

No , the delay does not change the radar being down... and without that VFR rules should have come into play. Your point is mute at best.

[@Prec-it8nv]

@@razor6888 no that point is spot on. The idiot airline delayed the flight for passengers, which should never be done, and created an even further delay. AA is fully responsible for this

[@LeatherCladVegan]

@@razor6888 "Your point is mute" lol.

[@michaelmelling9333]

Man, these tragic plane videos are a little addicting. May The Lord Jesus bless all victims that die in these catastrophes.

[@mikebravo3527]

The F bombs in this episode really brings the realism to it

[@LowEndMarauder]

Yeah glaring F bombs out of nowhere was pretty shocking for whatever reason. I'm not offended though just surprised

[@SuperLordHawHaw]

This shows the importance of having a sense of the flight plan. They knew rosa should be in front of them yet they let the autopilot redirect them almost 90 degrees to the left. This should've been obviously wrong. They did start to return to Talua to reset their position but he didn't check the safe minimum altitude for the area. Airports shouldn't allow ILS landings when they don't have radar. It just isn't worth the risk.

[@Inquisite1031]

ILS and Radar have nothing to do with one another, its very normal for airports to have no radar but an ILS, and also no ILS and a radar and also no radar and no ILS.

[@stevenatkins486]

The casting department is amazing at getting actors that look really close to the real people!!

[@teresakatrinak8158]

I’m 3 minutes into this video and all I can think about is, look at all that comfortable seating space. Last time I flew I could hardly move in my seat it was so crammed.

[@suem6004]

This is a movie set airplane.

[@teresakatrinak8158]

@@suem6004 I understand that. 😊

[@loristephens3016]

The airport should have been closed until the radar was fixed.

[@razor6888]

Awesome :-) thank you,someone that understands. No radar, then VFR rules apply. this rule has been around for ages.. period.

[@powerboatguy2308]

I dated a girl in college who's sister was involved in air plane crash and survived in Iowa (I recall about a third of the people on the plane perished, the pilot did a miraculous job just to the get the plane to the airport with all of the issues it had), she said her sister would always be connected to the other survivors after experiencing something like that, I sure these few people stay very connected.

[@mattyk19751]

Iowa it was probably united 232

[@crystalwilson3466]

That was a horrible crash. They went into a corn field. That city in Iowa had a thing in place that coordinated all services for around them.

[@alexandrebuisson8158]

Love this series!!

[@DBEdwards]

I haven't flown a commercial flight since 2005 and do you know what? I DON'T MISS THIS NIGHTMARE ONE BIT.

[@maxfullerton5228]

Nightmare ? Accidents happen

[@lashawnhunt6227]

Easy for you to say when you’re not on a plain going down.

[@knucklehoagies]

@@lashawnhunt6227 its spelled plane.

[@fastica]

I imagine you also don't use cars, as more people died on car accidents than on plane accidents.

[@johnboythai1514]

I haven't flown in 21 years!!! Don't trust the pilots of today either!

[@dcrcort]

an airport's radar is not working and they are still allowed to operate??? what kinda crap is that.

[@eviljesus6111]

Columbia

[@dennisyoung4631]

Only during good weather and broad daylight, most likely - where you can clearly see where you are.

[@Inquisite1031]

there are a lot of airports in the world without radar that operate on a daily basis with no accidents, there are even airports that operate with no controllers, radar or controllers is not a requirement, however competent pilots that know their aircrafts systems and can navigate properly that is a requirement.

[@DouglasVishalBrook]

These Docos must be great for Pilots to watch for learnings. After this the message is - if you don't quite know where you are or navigation information is not making sense - STOP EVERYTHING - you are lost. Get to minimum safe altitude and figure it out. Also rushing and last minute changes mean you make mistakes - there is a reason for careful planning.

[@TheOriginalCFA1979]

Pilots don’t learn. That’s why Mayday will never run out of content.

[@williamsplays8528]

@@TheOriginalCFA1979 they do. They are forced to watch a lot of these videos. Well, not these specifically. Those that are done specifically for them by the NTSB as training videos.

[@sharoncassell9358]

Right. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

[@B_Bodziak]

These accidents and how they could have been prevented are taught each year in annual recurrent training at commercial airlines.

[@B_Bodziak]

​@@williamsplays8528 They aren't anything like these videos, though.

[@trr4488]

The whole issue was caused by delays and needing to be on the ground for the next day's flight. They were preoccupied with getting on the ground in time so forgot everything else.

[@B_Bodziak]

That seems to be a contributing factor.

[@dbruin85]

If only air traffic control said a complete sentence like, “Report to me when you get to x waypoint” instead of jargon…

[@whiteprettysnowflake]

"no radar" "no night vision equipment" such an environment shouldnt run an airport

[@rucky_665]

3RD. world country

[@teachersophia5898]

RIP to those who perished in this trip.

[@Dan-vt1qt]

Still remember that day, I was going to travel to Col ( not in that flight) but decided to stay for Christmas here in Miami, i heard the news that day at night on the radio....may those souls rest in piece.

[@theking-bh9ph]

I fly often ones I'm inside the plane I have no control ever anything and just hope for the best.

[@FamWay]

Absolutely gripping! The story of Flight 965 is a haunting reminder of how a simple mistake can lead to unimaginable consequences. The suspense and emotions in this retelling are bone-chilling! 😱

[@JohnDoe-tb3rv]

What's the point of having an alarm system that's basically saying, "It's too late - game over!!". I don't think I've never seen a pilot make it over any mountain with that 'Terrain' Warning system. This is why I don't fly at night, until they get that fixed.

[@richardwheeler6115]

As long as humans control the aircraft there will be these kinds of disasters, regardless of how warnings are given.

[@zariballard]

So true! What is the point of that "warning"???

[@osiris_blanche]

Actually, it gives you apprx 1 min to pivot (count 60 seconds, it's actually quite a lot of time) Problem is, the pilots are most likely lost & confused, so they "WHA!?" too long,. This action will only work if they don't question the warning & just do as it says. I know I know, human brain ≠ AI

[@redmaker5]

Well, if they would have rememebered to stow the speed brake, they would have made it.

[@PaulCz-h20]

The problem on this aircraft was an earlier system of ground proximity warning that only takes into account vertical distance above the terrain. The warning would have been adequate if they were over a flatter terrain but in this case it came on while the aircraft is flying toward steeply rising terrain, and the warning altitude in the span of less than 10 seconds closed to zero. As a result of this accident, an enhanced ground proximity warning system is now installed on airliners which takes terrain features into account, not just vertical distance above ground.

[@anthonycontino8550]

God bless those who survived and who didn't in this tragic crash.

[@pattimorey7766]

This horrible accident occured due to 1. the pilot's haste to get to Cali, and, 2. his having too much authority ( - if only the 1st officer could've punched the pilot in the head & taken over) The pilot seemingly became befuddled in his wish to hurry to Cali & his anxiety to appear in control.

[@maxfullerton5228]

The people that destroyed the radar are soaked in blood !!! They are directly responsible for the deaths of these poor passengers. Were they ever held accountable ????

[@carolinas9728]

Apparently the FARC group did this. This happened in Colombia so they will never be held accountable. Colombia is one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Even these terrorist groups are part of the government there, it’s terrible. Someone mentioned that they did not have the proper funding to fix the radar but they do, the politicians and companies just steal it all! I’m from Colombia so I’m being as objective as possible.

[@mackenziekram2672]

A perfect example of how human factors can cause an air disaster. The pilots, above all else, should have considered the consequences of their inputs before pushing the EXECUTE button. The pilots should have been more aware of their situation, location, and altitude. At the end of the day, it’s the pilot’s job to fly the airplane. Heartbreaking to all those involved, especially since the flight originated at MIA (my hometown airport).

[@LedLass]

OK, Mayday, This is the third time you’ve notified me of this video. You need to figure out how not to send duplicate notifications of the same video! I and others really enjoy these videos and look forward to new ones. It’s really annoying to think I have a new one only to click on the notification and discover I’ve already seen it. I’ve seen others complain about this, you sending out multiple notifications of the same video, and you really need to fix the problem!!!

[@LizofallTrades]

It's listed in the same playlist under three different names :(

[@tommytutone2584]

Yes it totally sucks. I'm ready to unsubscribe

[@tommytutone2584]

All about the clicks and revenue

[@LedLass]

@@denisebledsoe8836 That statement applies to you as well. Complaining about people complaining. What a sad sack you are!

[@denisebledsoe8836]

Sure thing Karen! Lol!!

[@mrs.9315]

Wait, wait, wait. Sabotage was ruled out? Didn't they state that the rader had been blown up by insurgents? That isn't sabotage? They didn't even know where they actually were when they accepted the runway.

[@redmaker5]

I get where you're coming from and I definitely think the lack of radar played a role in this accident. But I think they just meant sabotage within the cockpit itself. Like a skyjacker or a rogue pilot.

[@mtaylor3771]

Marxist insurgents!

[@JPF941]

@@redmaker5 agreed. The radar loss should have resulted in the airport being closed/boycotted. I am also concerned as to why the plane's system gave the Bogota way point first as opposed to the Cali R first. In any event as the one commenter said, there is not one cause of this crash. A string of events, starting in Miami caused this. Ultimately it's easier to just blame the 2 dead guys for it, and that's what they did.

[@TrashskillsRS]

It should not have been a problem, pilots are supposed to know where they are and where they are going. Even if the ATC has no radar.

[@sierraromeomike]

The absence of radar was a known issue prior to the fight.

[@vicshil2]

The captain was too confident for a night flight. The confusion was too much.

[@oriol108]

Why they don't looked at the navigation / map display after changing the last waypoint ? why they didn't perceived that the plane was doing a unexpected left turn ?

[@MeaHeaR]

They were setting up the plane for quick descent looking at charts etc

[@davidmarks509]

that is a tough place to land. I think this accident happened due to miscommunications. Maybe in this kind of place day time flights only.

[@yutupcincoicincong]

I'm wondering how come there is an airport without proper equipment was permitted to serve big planes like Boeing 757? And why would The American Airlines want to serve any flights to an airport like that?

[@Jack-dr2ry]

RIP all the victims. A lead pilot with American Airlines that had flown the route 6 days earlier was unaware of mountainous region he was flying in? You would think once they were lost,you increase altitude higher than any mountain in area and get your situational awareness.

[@RobbieStacks90]

This crash is a prime example of how old people and technology don't go together. Needed a much younger, technologically savvy captain

[@B_Bodziak]

People in comments are saying the radar was out for 3 years prior. He would have known

[@B_Bodziak]

​@@RobbieStacks90 That had absolutely nothing to do with it. He spent a few hundred hours training on the 757/767 technology

[@brothermanv]

So many f bombs lol. this gotta be the only Mayday episode with f bombs lol

[@redmaker5]

I think the script is the actual voice recorder transcripts. Which is kinda eerie. Having to act out people's last words.

[@brothermanv]

@@redmaker5 that makes sense. And right? I feel like their acting is so spot on because their realize how real the situation was

[@mandrakethemadcoder]

It's okay, you can say "Fucks" on the internet, this isn't 'Murica.

[@brothermanv]

@@mandrakethemadcoder Yup! Just pointing out how it differs from nearly every other episode

[@ceciliacrocker390]

Well worded in scapegoating the blame... 😮. This is inadequate safety standards and that is the responsibility of the company's standards...

[@juanmelendezrivera6085]

In missing ground radar, i wish aircraft have a satellite positioning system to recheck everything. Two assuming mistakes by the air traffic controller and the pilot caused the plane be lost and crash on a mountain. Also, planes must be equipped with a radar to detect ground approach on time ( terrain contour). Great documentary and great job by the rescue team.

[@janaburritt6939]

Just like computers mapping out our ditch road as a actual city street

[@juanmelendezrivera6085]

My wish as passenger is to prevent such tragedies happen again. GPS could tell the pilot where the plane was. The adjusted plane radar could tell where the plane was going. The modified alarm system would detect the plane was going to crash the mountains earlier (20 to 30 miles away )and switch to full manual control (shut auto pilot and plane computer off). This way pilots could fly the aircraft away from danger on time.: Sorrow and respect to the victims. Great job by the rescue team.

[@JPF941]

@@juanmelendezrivera6085 the problem with a more aggressive GDA is that pilot will ignore it, or in case of a flight from this TV series, simply turn the GDA off. In this case the pilots had all the infomration they needed, a GPS would not have helped them. They did not follow basic flight rules and procedures, coupled with the terrorist destruction of the radar, the plane got lost and off course and crashed. None of what you suggest would have prevented that. The airport should have been boycotted until the radar was repaired and protected from further terrorism. The rebels and the government of Columbia bear some responsibility for this accident. Once the Co pilot said where are we, they should aborted, declared a missed approached, climbed to 15,000 and reset back to Toloa and tried again. That did not happen I think in part because of the crew's concern with the next day departure. ultimately the crew paid the ultimate price for that.

[@sharoncassell9358]

Now they do have such things. I worked at JFK ground crew 1995 and left just before this happened.

[@cocaine_hookers]

This was 1995 dude

[@dianarendon5845]

It broke my heart when in the reenactment scene, the pilot is over the loudspeaker saying to the passengers, “it’s a beautiful evening,” unbeknownst to him, he was saying that in the last moments of his life.

[@aproudamerican2692]

There was no one sitting sitting on either side of her father one row behind her. Just an observation.

[@JamesAFroedge]

Pre Trips are VITAL ! EVERY detail about that trip is important ! ❤

[@lourdvencadis3795]

i don know why but the operator must tell immediately that they have no radar so the captain are aware from his decision

[@arupsircar4855]

Obstacle avoidance sensors is essential in all aircraft.. as TCAS works both ways..I am not shure whether it works individually.

[@redmaker5]

Well, TCAS is meant for collisions with other aircrafts. So it wouldn't have help them in this situation.The GPWS is what warns of a terrain collision, which did go off.

[@arupsircar4855]

@@redmaker5 but lots of terrain crashes had occurred for past decades..maybe due to malfunction..

[@MeaHeaR]

TCAS is ONLY AIRCRAFT to AIRCRAFT nothing to do with ground CFIT Warnings

[@tomiakinwale1027]

Why will An airport be operated without a radar? This is foolishness!. The airport should have been closed down since the radar isn't working.

[@Perfectpearl]

46:34 My thoughts exactly 😢😂as I was watching. Watch where you’re going!! 👀

[@nielvanderwesthuizen3708]

My dad was on the plane😢

[@jessicajarsak7812]

So sorry for your loss. ❤

[@coryjohn4057]

My heart goes out to you. John 5:28,29; Psalms 37:29

[@joelmerced3804]

Sorry for your loss I

[@claradibennardo9505]

Sorry for your loss

[@janaburritt6939]

My condolences 🥺

[@TheTonytom]

42:18. Did he say" error of chain"?

[@byronharano2391]

Only 4 survivers? Sad. Too bad Gonzalez passed. So sad a tragedy.

[@southendbos]

Had he just told him that they had passed Tulua already. I'm not a pilot but I find these fascinating. Can planes today warn that an entered course will encounter terrain? It seems to me that terrain warnings don't provide enough warning.

[@tesssanders7993]

Four and the dog Milagro. He was in the cargo hold.

[@AnsariTrading]

in this particular case, pilots look extraordinary over confident and relaxed. this was the basic problem which triggers the chain of lethal mistakes.

[@kevinking2468]

This video just pushed me to make a life altering decision - Thankyou

[@ljre3397]

No! Don’t jump.

[@Jsmbpj]

No radar, No night vision equipment for rescue helicopter, not a perfect location of airport, dumbness and irresponsible

[@jerichobeach2967]

This is a real human experience. We all go through a variation of some sort getting fatigued frustrated, lost in an unfamiliar area driving car at night etc. there is obviously higher standards & consequences when you’re flying an airplane though but definately not having the proper landing instruments on the ground, miscommunication with the controller, not taking their altitude and the altitude of the mountains seriously when being uncertain. Anger can get us to easily make quick irreversible mistakes even if the moment of anger only lasts a few seconds it’s effects can be permanent, and tragic.

[@lindaeasley5606]

That air traffic controller in Cali should have said REPORT TULUA ,not just straight to Cali. I can see how the pilot would interpret it the way he did . it's the ground controller's responsibility to make sure every detail of info is relayed to pilots

[@razor6888]

The controller should have not been on duty.. Or the airport being even open without radar... VFR rules apply.. and at night landing is not possible, the airport should have been shut down. Give your head a shake. You seem to fall for drama , this episode is the worst I have seen from this series. You dont fly aircraft , that is clear to see.

[@dynasty006-y9e]

He did say *report Tulua.* Not sure how or why you missed that

[@lenalee5516]

idk how i'd end up like if i were one of those survivors, probably traumatized for life and would never take the plane again

[@karima_MK]

Not all airports comply with security systems and proper radar, navigation systems. It should be mandating that all airports have regular check from higher authorities than only local.

[@pgbrown12084]

This is part of the reason i dont fly or travel around holidays. More pressure on pilots, more pressure on airplanes, and more pressure on airlines leads to bad outcomes. Off peak travel is just better overall anyway.

[@adjusted-bunny]

The one guy who wore a blue jacket was waiving a blue blanket in front a the blue painted fuselage. He is still waiting for help.

[@kieselzau1135]

事故当時の調査官や遺族が登場するのは何時ものことだが、この話では163名中4人しか居なかった生存者のうち3名が直接出演していることに感銘を受ける。非常に貴重な記録だと思う。

[@caracolcaracolito6279]

The ground proximity sensor should *warn much earlier* and also tell the pilotos by voice ➿ the altitude AND speed of the plane ✈. 😊

[@MeaHeaR]

Yes newer EGPWS does thatt now

[@caracolcaracolito6279]

@@MeaHeaR That's great :D

[@MeaHeaR]

@@caracolcaracolito6279 yes they combine it with GPS Terrain It actually was as a direct resulté of THIS CFIT Crash

[@caracolcaracolito6279]

@@MeaHeaR That's awesome. 😊

[@Perfectpearl]

It’s safe to assume that the captains favorite word is fckr 😂 21:21 21:55 46:32

[@TEe-rs1kd]

The airport should have shared responsibility in these avoidable fatalities. The radar was their responsibility. The ambiguous command in the flight trajectory concerning the last minute change in runaways. They should have never switched up runways and kept to the original south runway. Both parties were at fault in my opinion. It's easy to place all the blame on two dead pilots though.

[@ShadowAngel18606]

Yeah definitely, especially when you keep in mind that the Radar was blown up in 1 992, over 3 years before the accident.

[@B_Bodziak]

​@@ShadowAngel18606 Then, the Captain, who flew this route regularly, should have known

[@SyndicateSuperman]

Did they misspell Colombia in the description? Or am I seeing things?

[@thefrase7884]

Yes

[@dannyrichards6233]

Thx 4 sharing. Plz make alot more. All new ones.

[@Perfectpearl]

24:00 That didn’t look like a mountain 🏔️ 😮

[@kingnsengiyunva614]

Rescue team is the worst. 8hrs+. couldn't fly at night as they didn't have night vision ? one too many excuses.

[@disdonc6012]

Did you realize that at 09:05 they're using material from the Aeroperu tragedy? The pilots are not the same anymore...

[@Butchcub75]

I think the GPWS needs to give more of a warning

[@brysonbradford8622]

In present day it does. This crash actually caused them to fix the system to give them more time and warning.

[@MeaHeaR]

Yes they did that with EGPWS (Enhanced)

[@behramk9875]

If the plane was on a new route to Bogotá over a 100 miles away, why didn’t the DME show this new updated distance?? Because if it had the pilots would’ve realised they are off course

[@soritasun9407]

Both sides. Pilots and air controller are stubborn men. In darkness, no radar. They never talk about high mountains around the airport. Too, captain was too stubborn. He overpowered Co pilot to get thing right. The airport was not well equipped with radar. Combined with too many errors and mistakes in a very high mountain areas, crashing is expected. No geography knowledge is a bad factor too.

[@thefrase7884]

The captain does have flight plans. He’s knows there’s elevation all around him.

[@ahmadwae8715]

When i saw this ,then i realize my life is more expensive more than anything, and iam still alive at age 26,thank god for everythingu gave

[@echozero7457]

the speed brake should have automatically retracted upon altitude warning