The Hero of Doomed Flight 90.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

CORRECTION - I misspoke. His name was "LENNY". Lenny” Skutnik. Not Joe.

[@eggo63]

I'll never forget that man. While everyone stood on the bank wringing their hands, gesturing and yelling...he ran down, dove in that icy water and saved that woman's life right in front of our eyes. Always brings to my mind the saying "A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."

[@j.dimitri5077]

There is a memorial to this guy here on The Citadel campus. He HAD to know that if he helped other passengers in those icy heart-stopping waters that he himself was not going to make it out alive, which makes him even more of a hero.

[@admiralsemmes6939]

What a great man; an American hero. ❤

[@lbarmstrong1]

Citadel men I've met have been among the very best.

[@timl7407]

Thanks for telling this story Ron. So many lost their life that day. Here's a few words i want to share from that day. I was working as a limo driver for the Marriott Gateway. i was 21 years old at the time. I took a guest to the Airport before i got off from work that day. i asked him the airlines he was flying on. He said Air Florida to Fort Lauderdale. I said I'm sure the weather there will be much better than here! As he got off my van, told him to have a good flight. he then tipped me a few dollars from the ride. My shift ended around 2pm. As i was driving home , i remembered sticking my hand out to grab the windshield wipers as i was driving . To shake the ice off. The ice was sticking really bad. 395 south towards Alexandria was a mess! I made it home finally and the news broke that Air Florida crashed into the bridge! I know now who survived that flight from all the info and pictures that was put out. The man i took over didn't make it. I will never forget that day ever! Rest in peace to the ones that didn't survive.😪 -Tim

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

wow, how sad. RIP to him, whoever he was. thanks for sharing Tim

[@WTHenry2023]

I will never forget what Lenny Skutnik did that day. With the bank of the Potomac full of fireman he was the one who risked his life by jumping into the literal freezing waters to save one of the female passengers who was about to drown while trying to swim ashore. I was never more proud to be an American than on that day because of what Lenny Skutnik did. It still brings tears to my eyes when i think of his bravery and humanity on that terrible day when so many were lost. I was happy that he was a guest at the State of the Union address a short time afterwards to bring some light to the darkness as the country was mourning the loss.

[@Missourifangirl7789]

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

[@agnetha2012]

Amen 🙏

[@meeganaschen8388]

Amen-I was just going to type this Scripture when I saw your comment. ❤

[@rachelnyn5543]

I love it when plan comes together. Especially when it’s God’s. We all thought about this one! ✌🏼💙

[@Nunya43445]

Yeah this is a fun story. Everything worked out great ​@rachelnyn5543

[@ellennewth6305]

I remember this horrific crash well. It's amazing that ANYONE at all survived. God bless this courageous soul who saved others that day. Thanks for sharing this hero's story, Ron, and that of those lost with him on Flight 90. May they all rest in peace.

[@AudretteK]

I was a flight attendant for Air Florida. One of the flight attendants that passed away on that flight was in my graduation class. So terrible and sad. ❤

[@SueSheldon-g9h]

What a good man to make sure every person was taken care of before he was it shows who he really was as a person Bless you sir Rip

[@ReneeLewis-sv6xp]

I agree, Ron... this man died a hero. ❤

[@suzanne529]

I can hear the emotion in your voice. As a pilot I can imagine what your feelings are about this accident.

[@jessebriee3918]

I remember this crash, I was a senior in high school in northern Virginia at the time. It was a terrible storm, one unlike any others. Heavy, snow, with blustery cold temperatures. The news came on about a plane that just struck the 14th street bridge. Air Florida Flight 90 upon take of struck the bridge, took vehicles off the bridge with it. It was about a week later I believe that a local shock radio jock Howard Sterns called the customer service department at Air Florida, and requested one-way ticket to the 14th street bridge live on the air. I was sitting in class when he did the call. The radio station he was on was DC 101 out of Washington DC. The whole class was shocked by his action and appalled How ignorant and unfeeling of and we all know now just how ugly a person Howard became after that moment. Arlen was a man of huge heart, integrity, and selflessness. He thought of another person over himself. Rest in peace Arlen. Thank you, Ron for reminding us that life is fleeting and we should make the best of every minute. Be safe on your travels.

[@Laurie03]

I lived in Arlington when this happened, it was snowing like crazy and schools were closed. I was excited because I didn’t have to go to school. I remember watching the news coverage and seeing people getting rescued. I will never forget watching the news showing the helicopter getting people out of the Potomac. It’s still haunts me today knowing that so many didn’t make it home that day.

[@lockedonlaw]

We must have lived in the same general location. I lived on Wilson Boulevard near Glebe Road at the time.

[@Laurie03]

⁠@@lockedonlawI lived near Lorcom Lane, in my neighborhood you could walk around the block and see part of the Potomac, the planes would always fly over our street.

[@nonamesplease6288]

I grew up in a Maryland suburb of DC. I was still in middle school, and we had a snow day. We were out all day playing in the snow. We'd just gotten in the house to warm up and dry out. My father worked in one of the federal agencies and had gone to work. The government, in spite of forcast for snow, hadn't closed that day. He came home and ran to the TV, saying that a plane had crashed into the 14th Street Bridge, right in the heart of DC, and right after the federal government closed for the day. The rest of the afternoon was a horror show, while cameras rolled at the crash site. I'll never forget it - people in the water and that heroic Park Police Jet Ranger skimming over the icy Potomac.

[@kathleenclark1051]

I lived in Annandale. Remember the day so clearly. Was home from college. Came in from shoveling the driveway to turn on the TV. Was glued to the news. My dad's commute took him over one of the bridges. Wasn't sure which one and was so afraid it was the 14th Street. I was so grateful when he arrived safely home.

[@HeatherMarieGibbs]

RIP Arland D Williams Jr. 🌹

[@joyceturner2929]

I met the stewardess, Kelly Duncan, saved by helicopter by hanging on rope ( forgot to mention her) in Estes Park, CO. She was with a church group at the beautiful YMCA. We met at the laundry room. I didn’t recognize her although I had seen the video many times…time had gone by. She said she continued to work for a couple of years than gave her time to the church. It was amazing to listen to her while she was doing tons of smelly teenager’s clothes. I also believe this accident changed the time between deicing and takeoff across the country. Respect and Honor Arlen 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

amazing!

[@CrowCaw22]

Will never forget that day, the loss and the heroes. Now to know he feared water and did what he did.. bravery full of Grace 💕

[@kellycranford3592]

I remember this and that poor lady that was in shock and trying to swim broke my 15 yr old heart!!

[@driftedXXXoffXnikki]

Me too. I was 22 at the time.

[@joyceturner2929]

If I remember correctly she was blinded by jet fuel at the time too😢

[@amandasmythe3274]

Utter love and respect to the two men who whilst in that freezing water, chose to save others.

[@stevemahoney6493]

Lenny Skutnik was the one I remember vividy. Took off his coat and dove right in.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

true hero.

[@cplmpcocptcl6306]

Amen.🙏🏼

[@mrlafayette1964]

She was just seconds of sinking out of sight. I know that freezing water took his breath away immediately but yeah he was a true hero that day.

[@charleshendrix232]

True hero

[@wampuscat1340]

That wouldn't happen today. The man would have trepidation about being sued for sexual harassment and toxic masculinity.

[@Sparks_Alive]

The poor lady Pricilla was trying to swim blind. The aviation fuel had blinded her. I don’t know if it was temporary or permanent. It was terrible, a horrifying tragedy. Thanks for covering this.

[@whatsapar]

Remember this day well. Lived in Silver Spring at the time. So in case nobody has yet corrected, the plane was indeed de-iced at the gate. However the snow fall was so heavy and by the time they were cleared for takeoff the the de-icing was likely negated. And to make matters worse, the pitot tube, which essentially measures air pressure to determine airspeed, is suspected to have frozen over, and that presumably caused them to rotate at a slower speed than required. That said, nice to see this man get the recognition he deserves.

[@zorabryce5493]

RIP all those poor souls. How brave Arland D Williams was! Thank you for this tragic and sad story, Ron. Stay safe and keep well.

[@JodyLSumrall]

This was a terrifying day. I was literally on the second overpass from the crash when it happened. It took 2 hours for me to make a 45-minute drive in a blizzard. We were riveted to the news as it was unfolding. I had an acquaintance who was on the bridge who shared her experiences on that fateful day. While I don't recall this daily, I can say I have Never Forgotten.

[@waderivers99]

I was flying in to DC and was to land just prior to the crash. We were told to ascend and went into a holding pattern for two hours before landing at Dulles. There were only a few cabs, all transportation was shut down due to blizzard. Then the subways shut down because there had been a collision in the tunnels. We never were told about the crash until after we landed. There were some real heroes that weekend. Thank God for them.

[@larauch13]

Very tragic. Rest in blessed peace Arland.

[@adventure002006]

A true hero. RIP Arland❤❤. I was 23 years old and can remember watching the footage.

[@johnjohnson2660]

I’m from Washington, DC and will never forget this especially the woman in the frozen Patomac River and her eyes which lead me to believe she was in shock 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@8jordangutierrez8]

I remember this very well, I was in elementary school at at that time and I lived in Arlington VA, I lived about a mile away from where this happened and I remember hearing a loud noise and shortly after that they started the braking news live on TV where I saw it all happened, the cameras focused on him while he was risking his life to save others. He is truly the definition of a HERO. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13), he has earned a place in heaven for sure, he deserves it.

[@Done832]

I remember this like it was yesterday. I met my husband a couple of months before this happened. That evening, he called me as he was out of town and he wouldn't stop talking!!! I was trying to watch this on the television as coverage was everywhere. I had never seen anything like what I was witnessing. My Father was with me and we were glued to the television. It was really an unbelievable sight. Thank you for showing us this hero's grave. Now I will go watch everything about this on You Tube.

[@crazyralph6386]

The pilot Usher was the true rockstar that day. The heroics on the ice notwithstanding, just getting to the accident sit in extremely low vis and icing was a feat within itself. RIP to all the victims.

[@NoNO-tl8fg]

I was a teenager at the time and lived in the area, and while NO ONE will forget this, many have forgotten what else happened on the same day. Roughly 30 minutes after Air Florida Flight 90 crashed, three others were also killed and 25 more injured when an Orange Line Metro train derailed between the Federal Triangle and Smithsonian stations. Response to the Metro incident was slowed due to emergency personnel already responding to the plane crash.

[@rickkerschner1407]

My Dad drove to work in DC that day. Normally he would have been on that train. Drove over the bridge minutes before the plane hit! His Guardian Angel was working hard that day!!❤

[@robynslupski]

@@rickkerschner1407my dad wasn’t far behind yours. He had just crossed the bridge when the plane hit. R.I.P. to everyone who didn’t make it.

[@lockedonlaw]

The voice recorder audio for this flight is available on KZbin. I'm not sure which is more disturbing, the audio of both pilots confirming, "Anti-ice Off" or the one telling the other, "We're going down", followed by, "I know."

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I listened to that, you are right. I think the "I know" is the most haunting. resigned to his fate....

[@scraps270]

I watched a video of this recently The Potomac hasn't frozen over like that in Decades Thanks for the Story Ron.

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

Oh Ron what a Heroic thing Arland did is beyond brave a true brave man who without hesitation sacrificed so much. R.I.P Arland 💙💙💙💙

[@lizbetty6661]

I’ll never forget this tragedy and hearing you tell it out loud gives me chills. I lived on Long Island in Nassau County. It had been snowing at least two day before January 11, the day my son was born. It was deep and nonstop snowing. Back then we stayed in the hospital for three days and I watched this with fear for their lives knowing how low the temperature was. Seeing that woman trying to grab the rope from the helicopter and failing over and over was heartbreaking. And the rescue team watching without helping was horrifying. That civilian, some man on the bridge finally jumped in to save her, he was a hero. She apparently had arm fractures making it impossible to hold on to anything.

[@skytech5]

Very sad situation. I was stationed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD assigned to the Search & Rescue (SAR) Unit as a Wetcrewman. We received a SAR launch to head to the crash site. As we were getting the helicopter (HH-46A Sea Knight) started our main rotor blades began icing up and we were unable to takeoff. Since the Coast Guard did not have SAR Swimmers who were trained to jump from the helicopter into the water in 1982, We contacted Elizabeth City Coast Guard to possibly augment their SAR effort at the crash site with our Swimmers. The Coast Guard was flying H-3 Sea Kings. Unfortunately, their helicopters had no working blade deice system and they were unable to launch in the extreme icing conditions. Sadly, by the time both the Navy and Coast Guard realized they were unable to launch a rescue helicopter we were told there were no more survivors. RIP…

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

You guys are all heroes. You did all you could.

[@becthorn]

I was working at USDA which is right up the street on 14th st. We were closing up early because of the horrific storm and I had to meet my FIL who worked at HUD since we carpooled. There was a man running thru the hallway saying that a plane went down in the river and I was thinking a small passenger jet, not a commercial jet. True heroes that day and may all those who died rest in peace.

[@shereemcclelland2186]

Hi from Poowong Victoria Australia 👍🇦🇺what a bloody hero, ordinary, everyday person, bless him❤️

[@sueloo8305]

I think that we have all heard the Scripture that says..(and I am paraphrasing).."There hath no greater love than he that would lay down his life for his brother". .John 15:13. I think that describes precious Mr. Williams perfectly. I also vividly remember this crash. May our Great God bless and keep the Williams family. Thank you so very much Ron for doing this upload. 🩷🙏✝️

[@ramazanzuberi7956]

Thanks to you, none of them will be forgotten, but always remembered for their heroism. Thank you for sharing!!

[@richardschmitt7779]

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." May he REST IN PEACE.

[@joncox9719]

That Helicopter was stationed here at Deer Valley Airport in the 90's with the Dept of Interior! Good friend of mine maintained it, it had been transferred from DC after the airliner crash!

[@joncox9719]

It was a Bell 206L-3, transferred to the park Service based at Deer Vally Airport. My good friend who I had worked for 42 years in helicopters and maintained that machine died 2 years ago, great Man and great mechanic! RIP Gerry! He taught me so much through the years!

[@KirkKnoferle]

Home from school that day. Watching channel 5 WTTG and they broke into programing with the rescue. Still remember my mother watching and holding me and my sister.

[@QouteTheRavenNevermore]

I was living in Baltimore when it happened. We were out of school because of the snow that day. I was 12. My bff's Dad had just gone across the bridge on his way home from work when Flight 90 hit.

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Western Marylander here! Yes, that was a huge snowstorm! Our schools were also closed !

[@denisesmith2745]

Thank you, Ron… this crash is known to be the instigator for Crew Resource Management… CRM. I know you know this but sharing with the gang here❤

[@maryraynor3043]

My sister lived in Arlington at the time of accident. It happened on her birthday. I remember seeing the news about this tragedy.

[@joemueller4738]

If they had used the engine anti icing systems and had the plane properly de iced before takeoff they would have made it. Also on takeoff they weren’t developing takeoff power and if they would have aborted takeoff it would have not crashed like it did. Horrible accident.

[@JodyLSumrall]

The same tech was nt available then.

[@denisesmith2745]

The copilot knew the ice had come back after waiting so long for takeoff. The captain wasn’t listening to him. Hence, new procedure created… crew resource management. It allowed the crew to have a voice. This would have prevented this if it were implemented before this. It’s now an airline procedure. I was a flight attendant for 38 years and taught recurrent training for 10. CRM is a yearly, huge part of training

[@denisesmith2745]

@@JodyLSumrall It was implemented due to this crash

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Didn’t pay attention to V1. Just happened here in Phoenix at Falcon Field last week. Honda jet - Rejected the takeoff after V1 and they ended up in the street all killed, including the driver of a car.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

This is correct.

[@Corgis175]

What a horrific happening. RIP to all who perished and to our hero.

[@coldisle]

You told this story with real compassion and honor for all involved. Well done. Thank you.

[@hairyscotman]

this was beautifully done....such a fitting tribute to a forgotten soul....a HERO!!! thanks, so much.....

[@jpturner171]

Oh my gosh, I was stationed in Washington DC when this happened…..🥺 So surreal…thank you for this dedication! RIP HERO!

[@patb5266]

Great video, so respectful to those involved and lost. I worked at a deicing Tech/Trainer here in Calgary a few years back and I didn't care how much fluid I had to dump on a plane, it wasn't leaving the gate until was clean and or green depending the conditions, people's lives are on the line!!

[@felinemagic4473]

I worked in the DC area at the time. I'll never forget that day and the following days. We were working the eve watch and several of our folks that took Interstate 395 through downtown DC from the suburbs or upper Virginia were very late. That's when we heard about the plane going down in the Potomac hitting the 14th Street Bridge. Fortunately none of our people were hurt. We were all in shock what happened but so proud of those present to help anyone they could. Thank you for your bravery Arland and to all that helped that day.

[@markwalker1144]

Rest in peace, Arland! A hero in my book

[@maitide9166]

I'll Never forget worrying about my mom that night. She crossed the 14th st Bridge every night about that time, and she was late coming home. Thankfully she was running a few minutes late and was caught in the traffic backup. May God Bless all that Perished and their families.

[@lelia660]

Oh gosh! I'm so sorry I lost track of time and missed the live. I am so, so proud of you for doing this story! Well done!! Well done. I am speechless.

[@d.g.n9392]

I kind of had forgotten about this accident, I’d been 28 years old then. I’ll go back to read further on this tragic accident and the people. The terrible tragedy for all those families. Thank you Ron for their story.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Thank you for reminding us all of his sacrifice. This story struck deeply in my heart.

[@leslieking6259]

I remember this well. I happened to have that day off work and watched it play out on TV. Arland D. Williams truly was a hero.

[@lbarmstrong1]

Wow I'm in tears at the valor of this man and your outstanding telling of this story. I was in college at the time, a journalism major. So actually more intrigued by the story, but my life experience didn't equip me for the richness and the depth of the tragedy of the event. Just a couple years later I went over that same bridge twice each day on my commute into D.C. and I don't think I ever thought about it once. But I haven't forgotten Lenny Skutnik's name. I think Reagan had him to the State of the Union if I'm remembering right.

[@JohnDoesItAll]

My dad was a sergeant for the US Park Police in Anacostia, SE DC. We lived in Annandale VA at the time. School was snowed out, so my dad took me to work with him. I got to meet his co-workers, lifted weights, played darts, and listened to them tell stories. I asked why the USPP had a helicopter, and I believe they mentioned water rescues. We headed home back over the 14th Street Bridge that evening. When we got home, my stepmother was as white as a ghost. My dad asked if she was OK, she couldn't speak and only pointed to the TV. We saw the plane mostly submerged, the USPP helicopter pulling survivors to safety, the 14th Street Bridge damaged where the plane skipped across the top. She broke out into tears and didn't let go. Dad was astonished and tried to calm her down. Two things that still stand out, the man who kept passing his life ring to help others and the lady who was on the ice making a swimming motion as if she were in water; obviously in shock. There was the helicopter and crew that I was lifting weights with an hour earlier. The bridge that we had crossed on our way home. I never knew the man's name until now. Thank you for sharing his story and giving a name to that selfless hero/ guardian angel. One moment, he was there helping others, and the next moment, he was gone. 😢

[@VitoAnthonyD.-ow7oo]

Arland was a hero. The best humanity had to offer. He has acquired not only hero status but Sainthood. Greater than this, he is now an Angel.

[@rosalindagarcia867]

Rip Arland D Williams Jr ❤❤🙏🙏What a hero. Very respectful and insightful video of this tragedy, thankyou 🙏🙏

[@judyjackson639]

I remember this very well. Ron you tell this story so vividly and with such emotion.. God bless you and thank you for your expertise

[@Hobo_Mojo]

RIP Arland. You were a Brave Man. Citadel 1991

[@rockcrusher4680]

Lenny Skutnik hero, absolute zero thoughts of himself.. definitely gives me goosebumps and tears

[@rockcrusher4680]

Of course, Mr. Williams, who passed the line on.. thinking of others in a time where most people never have to face Truly heroism

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Western Marylander here! I clearly remember that storm .Our schools were ALL closed due to the terrible snowstorm that caused that crash! The Washington DC airport has a very short runway! The ice built up on the wings and that caused the crash of Air Flordia flight #90! RIP to all who perished!

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

FLORIDA

[@traviscorder9100]

I was a young boy at the time, but I remember the event well. It was horrifying. Thank you for bringing us the story so well. Excellent video. I have a big work project to do tonight that I know is going to be exhausting and challenging. I am going to dedicate my work to the memory of Arland D. Williams, Jr. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you, and good luck with your project. You are noble.

[@tillyg8858]

Yes, he's a hero. RIP.

[@donnawiseman9311]

A hero indeed! Thank you for sharing this story. I remember the day so well, but hadn’t thought of it in years.

[@GTX1123]

I'll never forget that day. I was at a friend's house just 10 miles from the crash in Mt. Vernon Virginia when we heard the news report. Having driven over that bridge many times since, I still think about that day everytime I cross it.

[@Ecksterphono]

I remember this sadly in those fridgid waters

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

A real Nightmare

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi Ron...a great story ...sad ....a hero for sure Arland .... RIP to all who lost their lives......too bad the plane was not de iced properly....thanks for vlogging this story..... Deborah 🇨🇦🙏❤️

[@leebest1a470]

I still remember that snowy afternoon , driving home from work in the suburbs of Philadelphia and listening to this on the car radio. R.I.P. Arland and to all on the flight who perished ❤️

[@cheryl2962]

What a great Person! Family Should Be Proud of Him! What A Legacy!

[@RNNONMT]

I remember this crash - it was my second year in college at UCF in Florida - I now live in NH and my parents are buried at Arlington - when I drive down every year to pay respects I'm reminded of that crash - this man def died a hero. Thanks for sharing his story!

[@MaryHouse-i7k]

Sad story RIP Arlen 🙏😇...... great story Ron! Resdy to see the other story 😊. Rip to all who lost their lives...i graduated high school in 1982

[@kevinhoock9742]

These are the kind of real HERO'S we should teach our kids about in school and NEVER forget their sacrifice for their fellow man .

[@bobstewart8032]

Greater love has no man than one who gives his life to save others. I was a Junior in high school when this happened and remember coming home from school watching this tragedy and heroism on TV.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Wow Ron, that story was so Intense. Horrific. Thx for telling it so well 😢

[@MysticalMe131]

What A STORY. God Bless Them All. I had to watch this again. Thus just breaks my heart. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@jmuduke99]

I remember this so vividly growing up in the DC area.

[@dcole2133]

I remember not forgotten him. Extraordinary bravery and love I was a new momma this moved me to tears

[@libertyindc1123]

I lived in the DC area and went to a business lunch in a restaurant on the top floor of a building that over looked that spot on the Potomac River where the plane had gone down. It was just a few days after the crash and I could watch the wreckage removal from the windows by my table. It was just awful! Of course, I could not help but think “there but for the Grace of God go I”. I think of that accident every time I go across the 14th street bridge to this day. Some things you just never forget.

[@dannyhoward3437]

I was living in Rockville, MD that day. The same day, there was a massive fire in our townhouse complex and a fatal Metro train crash. It was a very horrifying day that I’ll never forget.

[@jameshund3203]

Another interesting episode thanks Ron.

[@luv2sail66]

Thank you for this nice tribute to a brave and selfless man who gave his life to save others. From other videos and what I’ve read, he was entangled in the wreckage and passed the rescue line to those who could be saved. His name will live on as the bridge was renamed in his honor.

[@agnetha2012]

I remember this crash very vividly. I believe I was in junior high school. But the images are still very fresh in my mind. So sad and tragic. He truly is a hero. I used to have to travel once a month and fly into Durango, Colorado so that I could service my government accounts for the Navajo Nations in northern Arizona. Durango sits in the mountains. Upon my departure flight out of Durango it was snowing hard. They had to de-ice the plane. I sat in my seat watching anxiously as they worked on the plane. I thought of this flight and passengers as I nervously awaited take off. I was praying that everyone had done their jobs properly and the crew made a wise decision to follow through with the flight.

[@RuthTester-z1w]

I definitely be there this evening to watch Ron 😊 primetime can't wait

[@Rob-oy2hr]

I was 11 yrs old when this crash happened.I will never forget the images on tv of the poor souls that were struggling in the icy cold water, god bless all the 1st responders and especially the man who jumped in risking his own life to save that woman.

[@Carpenterdane]

I was stationed at MacDill AFB when this happened. Two of our officers were on that flight.

[@LynAugustin-e7e]

“Onf”. A new word created on pre take off check list. On or off? Regarding anti ice switch. The crew knew something was wrong with the read out gauges but didn’t know how to communicate it to each other. Thus, Crew Resource Management (CRM) came from this mishap. The aircraft did not perform because the power levers were set too low.

[@OttoMattak]

I remember this incident. Honestly I had forgotten until watching this video. Thank you for highlighting this man's selflessness.

[@carogog8765]

Thank you for such a sensitive honouring of this good man.

[@briang4225]

This was a great video with a very unique and cool way of paying tribute and telling the story. Again really well done

[@stevencurtis-uf2es]

Your very respectful for doing this for the Gentleman who did save all those people but not himself. TRUE HERO,

[@drbrown300]

Both pilots were based out of Florida. So while one was reading the checklist and the other was checking the engine cowl anti-ice switch position, the normal reply in Florida weather for the switch position is “OFF”. Constant repetition of the same action/reaction instilled complacency into rapid checklist reviews. Two professional airline pilots, one replied “OFF”, they both heard it, yet neither one caught it. Complacency kills. With the engine inlet probe frosted over without the switch on, the engines didn’t develop proper takeoff thrust (even with both thrust levers full forward) which is shown on an instrument gauge in the cockpit which should’ve been monitored and the takeoff aborted.

[@mother8696]

The hero’s that day… it still makes me weep! Thank you

[@solsirhibragusowl2221]

We read about Arland in my English class. His name wasn't given. I had to search him out. It was my 10th grade class, and the story was short. It told of a man who passed the line to the other passengers so they could be taken to safety. I had always admired his courage. I hope he's resting peacefully. On a trip in the summer, my sister and I were close to the area where the plane went down. I hope to visit the area again and possibly even make it to his grave site to pay proper respect to him.

[@14DFASniper]

I recall seeing that on the news, I was 9 yrs old then and it cemented in my mind what real men are. Hero's.

[@catlady8324]

Howard Stern got fired from DC101 radio for asking "What's the price of a one-way ticket from National to the Fourteenth Street Bridge?” he asked. “Is that going to be a regular stop?”

[@lindawakiyama1603]

I lived in Japan at the time and it had a huge news coverage as well. RIP to all the ones who passed that day 😢, you are not forgotten.