The Man Who Was Trapped Inside a Cloud

In the 1950s, a pilot was flying a route that he had flown many times before in the past. To him, it was just another flight out of the many he would have to make every single week. But little did he know, that flight would be nothing like anything he had ever experienced. In fact, it would be nothing like anything anyone on EARTH had ever experienced. And it would result in one of the craziest stories the world has ever heard...
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[@andyyjiang]

Hey everyone! Starting next Wednesday (October 4th), all future Hidden Stories will be migrating to a new, separate channel for clarity and simplicity. All of the current stories will still remain up on this channel, but all new videos moving forward will be posted on the new "Hidden Stories" KZbin channel here: www.youtube.com/@hiddenstoriesYT. If you want to continue keeping up with the weekly stories and my Hidden Stories series, subscribe to this new channel ✌

[@SuperSerferNow]

the 11 sub i didn't get sub 10 : (

[@gamingwithspeedy858]

2nd

[@LetsPatchItUp]

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[@markmh835]

Great storytelling Andy! Where do you find the stories you tell? Do you actually use audience suggestions?

[@andyyjiang]

thank you! I have a wide catalog of websites and forums that I've found over the years that cover really interesting stories so I source from those, but some stories are definitely audience suggested as well! you can always send story suggestions to the email in this video's description box if you have one :)

[@StrawHatRapidFlame]

​@@andyyjiangnha bro just has all the FBI files to himself

[@shahzebomer9176]

​@@andyyjiang 😮

[@galaxygd879]

Yes

[@drmetzler]

He turned a 5 minute video into 16 by talking a lot and saying nothing. Could’ve been significantly shorter

[@lekha21920]

If I were in his place I would have never wanted to go out of my house because I would be scared of clouds. The trauma from that incident is enough for anybody to live with fear for the rest of their life.

[@kj_09]

Oh no, giant FLYING SHEEP! Those are clouds. AAAAAHHHHH!!!

[@Cherrystem2433]

​@@kj_09asfd reference??

[@buttermilkbob2370]

Bro it's terrifying enough to look at lightning and hear thunder from inside my room. Man that must have been horrifying.

[@spingleboygle]

@@buttermilkbob2370a storm literally broke my neighbor’s fence once and to think that isn’t even close to how powerful storms can become

[@Automaton_unit]

​@@spingleboyglesounds normal to my country

[@INFPQ]

It’s sad how so many people watch his shorts and he has over a million subscribers, yet not one watches his long videos. These videos have so much exposure effort, yet it just doesn’t get the attention it needs.

[@missmissy_90]

Early days with Hidden Stories. They will take off.

[@INFPQ]

@@missmissy_90his most popular one has 35k views. His latest short has more views that all his Hidden Stories combined.

[@johnnyearp52]

​@@missmissy_90 Exactly, he has barely started the longer stories. He needs more time.

[@bigmig808]

He’s gonna blow up.

[@missmissy_90]

@@bigmig808 Agreed.

[@padalasawtvik1795]

Hope this series continues for a long time,you have great storytelling abilities

[@missmissy_90]

A long time for sure. 👍🏻

[@msKita43]

Right! So animated and enthralling

[@extracelestial9527]

I really look forward to your long form stories, Andy. You have a gift, and I appreciate that you share it. You possess a great voice and you present so well, I have no doubt these attributes will lead to a long career.

[@wildancrazy159]

I had and read this man's book. It was very thrilling and he went through a incredible ordeal. Well told and subbed..

[@Jaya-zn7vr]

Humans seem so fragile yet unbelievably resilient. Great story Andy 🎉

[@missmissy_90]

Fabulous. I'm so glad he lived and you found story for us. You have an incredible talent Andy. Best wishes.

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

Man takes "talking with your hands" to a whole new level 😂

[@jiraisuzuya]

man that was quite the ordeal for sure. he was pretty much at the mercy of the clouds. glad he managed to live to tell the tale.

[@ManicObsevations]

Everytime he was hit by an updraft he lost a small peice of hope he didn't even know he still had

[@jiraisuzuya]

@@ManicObsevations the fact that he managed to pull through despite his ordeal though 😭😭 imagine being inside clouds and getting surrounded by thunder and lightning, i probably would've fainted on the spot 💀💀 this dude's a legend for sure

[@ManicObsevations]

@@jiraisuzuya I probably would have died because I have difficulty breathing as is at 1457ft above see level on a dry day.

[@gowther1973]

The last farewell from the clouds were a fuck you 😂😂😂

[@RandomCrazy1]

His guardian angel must’ve been jacked bc he would NOT let him die

[@Kerguelen.Mapping]

Can we take a second to appreciate how much research he must have put in to make this video?

[@Chip7373]

W

[@BrandonSui]

Yeah, he puts so much time into making these videos

[@trav_dakiller8969]

I the ones who have been on the democratic republic of the Congo are gay lol I ain’t no idea what lol I bet he ain’t no one more lol bro bro I don’t think I have ever seen him in my face yet but I’m gonna say it ain’t got done ✔️ I’m joking 🙃 I can’t wait 😜 I’m bout to go get 😊

[@trav_dakiller8969]

I tapped auto complete I’m not crazy btw

[@olemrac6]

Ong tho, these are one of the best videos I've ever seen

[@Ambarrabma]

Bro turned a guy ejecting from his plane into an entertaining 16 minute story. Well done

[@samim6809]

I appreciate the time and effort your videos take. I've been a fan of the shorts for a while now. These longer stories during tea in the morning always make me appreciate my day. Thanks❣️❣️

[@missmissy_90]

100% agree samim. 👌🏼🤗

[@thesquid889]

These videos have the same feel as Mr. Ballen. I watch him all the time, but its refreshing to see someone tell stories like him that aren't all about ghosts and demons and such. Great work!

[@anonymous-cg4ot]

Wow Andy! Your story telling has improved drastically since your first long story. Absolutely loved all of your content. More power to you and keep entertaining us and educating us with your interesting and inspiring stories. ❤

[@heidivaliev3706]

Such a wonderful storyteller and awesome stories!. Thank you for all you do, Andy.😊 It's much appreciated!😊

[@cherietillapaughhott1012]

That was amazing! Wow. Thank you for finding and retelling that story!

[@shelleynobleart]

Jesus! What a story, Andy! Incredible account of being inside a Storm cloud and living to describe the impossible experience!

[@ZADARGG]

I like these stories. Keep it up

[@Surftouka]

Andy, all your stories are interesting! Keep them coming.

[@Hopespringseternal]

Awesome story telling! You and your work always amazes me when I remember just how young you are. So well done. I look forward to your weekly videos! Thank you!

[@Fatimatabti482]

the best and most interesting stories I've ever heard on KZbin. I hope y'all agree. keep up the great work andy.

[@tfstarrynight]

i love the new longform videos! youre a fantastic storyteller, i was definitely hooked. what an incredible thing for a human to experience. thanks andy!

[@Ghosted75]

I liked it and marked it before even watched it because I know it was gonna. Be good thank you for creating

[@Landon7222]

Hey bro I appreciate You telling us These story’s. Keep it up. ❤️

[@leslieo5947]

Wow, can't even imagine how traumatic that would be. Thanks for sharing!

[@a_weird_mess3]

This was such an interesting story! This must’ve been such a horrifying experience…

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

Andy, I've been listening to you tell short stories and I love that you are now doing one long story each week. You have a great voice to listen to and are able to put excitement or sadness into each story as you tell them. Please keep the stories coming.

[@hiyohiy]

Imagine your just chilling inside watching a movie in a thunderstorm and suddenly vomit from the sky just slams into your window

[@ljenk5]

Loving the longer content, thanks Andy!!

[@catdoctrigeek1464]

More long form stories please!

[@BrandonSui]

I’ve watched every hidden stories video so far and plan on watching all of the new ones to come

[@loveliezASMR]

Love the editing and thanks for putting in so much research in these videos 😻

[@heyuonthewall26]

Andy, what I love about your videos, aside from the research and the excellent choice of story, is your conversational manner. Your videos lack that overproduced feeling that so many KZbinrs strive for. It feels more personal

[@BadlyDrawnJack]

13:21 "He just became sea sick and threw up" Imagine that barf falling on you down below. xD

[@elviraeriksson-pn7jd]

That man in the hidden stories logo was basically him…

[@andyyjiang]

yoo I didn't even realize that but you're so right 😂 good catch!

[@rppope1006]

My thought as well

[@twirlgirl2286]

​@andyyjiang I thought it was on purpose bc his story was SO awesome!

[@zemal13]

I was trying to save these videos to watch on my 14 hour flight to watch next week but I legit can't stop watching these stories

[@CreatorOfGame]

Glad this new studio is supporting you with these episodes

[@elviraeriksson-pn7jd]

I really feel like we need to take our time and appreciate this great work! Thank you so much Andy for taking the time to do this amazing video!

[@Alovira]

This is the best show I look forward to these every week

[@denisetarabori553]

Fantastic telling this story with so much factual detail!! Great job, Andy! The name Rankin caught my attention immediately. I was married to a Rankin once upon a time. I shared this with my two adult Rankin children.

[@aliamin-un9vq]

I love these stories Keep it up Andy 👍

[@elri3543]

Such a fabulous story teller. Love the hand movements and face expressions literally “painting” the story for the audience.

[@kristinae.7084]

You are one of the best storytellers on KZbin! Right up there with Mr. Ballen and Mike of That Chapter

[@alifharahap6524]

I really like these stories . Keep up the good work👍

[@RiiDii]

Great storytelling! He should earn the nickname Pecos Bill. While it wasn't a tornado, he rode a stormcloud, and that's good enough for me.

[@nr1877]

sending me shivers. i love clouds. several bad weather because of thick clouds when i'm on flights never makes me flinch. but just hearing his story i feel so much fear 😂 thanks for the story andy!

[@muriel5826]

New fear unlocked🧐

[@Ravi-u9d]

Hey Andy! I love these mysteries that you bring to us! I have a challenge for you I kinda want to know more about James Burne Worson, who disappeared when he tripped on a rock while he was doing a race..... And whether this is true or false...

[@CypherSteve]

Andy is such a good storyteller, never have I ever been so invested in a story with so much attention

[@MaybleXbeauty]

This story telling is so so good! I was at the edge of my sit the whole time

[@wodi28179]

Your channel is one of the absolute BEST on KZbin!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@bunnycat4153]

Wow! This one was mind blowing! Thank you so much for telling me about this!

[@Atlas.23]

This was actually a really intense story! Thank you for covering interesting stories like this one!

[@meripederson8379]

Wow! Fantastic story by fantastic story teller. Thanks Andy!

[@bigmig808]

You are becoming a Master Storyteller. So cool to see someone so young perfect such an ancient craft. This channel is gonna blow up. Better than Mr Ballen. I’ll be here for the ride.

[@amandawalski4407]

I'm loving these stories! Thank you! 🤗❤

[@bigmig808]

Perfect timing. It just started pouring outside as I watch this.

[@Occus]

Every Wednesday, as soon as I get home from school, I put on a hidden stories video. They're just so good.

[@Pafkatax]

This story is absolutely horrifying. it gives me anxiety by only thinking of ending up in a situation like this one. Thank you for this video,the story was awesome! I actually might purchase his book.

[@NullScar]

This the first of your stories I'll watch. Peace out to the real Andy.

[@elviraeriksson-pn7jd]

There is something so calming and relaxing in just hearing this intro music!

[@cannablissdreams]

that was an AMAZING story Andy.. AMAZING.. thanks!! 🎉

[@rdmontes08]

This one had me with my hand over my mouth, staring at the screen of my iPhone, barely breathing. Wow, Andy, you have a special talent. Than you for sharing it.

[@SeanPat1001]

I read Rankin’s book a very long time ago. I was still in school. This telling was very dramatic and interesting, but there’s more details in the book. By the way, he was flying a jet, and that thump he heard was the emergency generator deploying because his jet had lost all power.

[@comeng301m]

how does this only have 47k views?!! this is an amazing video made by one of, if not the best creators

[@luleboss]

Again,before watching i like and comment because i enjoyed every one of your stories so far!!!😁

[@x-istance-is-pain]

This is by far the greatest story iv ever heard 😱❤ great job andy!!!

[@joshuajoshy6705]

Love your videos. You deserve so much more subs. Keep up the awesome work bro.

[@kuttfam0191]

I love stories like this! Excellent research.

[@deadman4647]

His storytelling skills are unmatched

[@OtterPanda]

Cool story, Andy! Excited for the next one!

[@KibumGaming]

why is Andy such a good story teller

[@christinamann3640]

Have you done the story about Anatoli Burgorski? If a thunderstorm is bad, try a particle accelerator.

[@taku557]

Great work, Andy! 👍

[@Stint.]

Andy is amazing at telling stories

[@TheNoobMoonzClips]

You have no idea how much i love these

[@marydoucette9204]

What a crazy story. Love your channel 👍😊❤️

[@harazhangf5782]

William : Finally I am past this cloud. Thundercloud : But wait, there's more. Thanks for the video Andy. It was super interesting.

[@cristolcarol9710]

Wow. Just Wow. RIP, Sir. I only have one question (North Carolina lady here)... he was heading for Beaufort, but where did he finally actually land?

[@davids9804]

Great story Andy. Thanks.

[@johnlopez8358]

Great story Andy,looking forward to more content.

[@TheAlcoholic27]

Very vivid storytelling 🍻

[@BarbaraKelley347]

OMG! What an amazing, edge of my seat story!! Great video!

[@jasonchiu272]

Bro became a Looney Toons character during that flight 💀

[@dmvmeu7140]

Thank you Andy for your vids. I don't wanna say more cuz tmi if i'm honest but they really help me some days. Love your soothing delivery ❤

[@CuddlePhantom]

Andy always here to remind me to nourish in the episode beginnings.

[@GooberAlert]

love your shorts, but i am a fan of longer form videos, and did not expect to find that you had plenty on incredibly interesting topics, awesome

[@goose3261]

dang bruh i’m acc addicted to these videos rn; keep it up 💪💪

[@aurafn17]

I love this channel!

[@h_no.7051]

Good storytelling andy!

[@mathildetja09]

That man is so brave. I cant imagine this even, and he had to go through it all alone.

[@twqd5627]

Tbh I watched your other long videos and I didn’t really enjoy them so I was hesitant to see this, but this one was really really good. I honestly felt like I was watching a movie haha. This video was amazing- I’ll be sure to watch more 👍

[@ActionalGuy]

Hello Andy Jiang, I really love your story telling and the intro is absolutely perfect, I appreciate your work a lot, I hope you continue you these story’s for a long time, I first thought of you as a not so much important youtuber, but now, I really love watching your shorts and long form videos, keep up the great work!

[@mimicamille17]

Great storytelling!

[@kbricks6650]

Bruh what this only has 2.8k views like actually how these vids are amazing

[@elizabethbeauchamp6580]

Thank you Andy! That was an amazing story. You always do a great job of telling a story! Keep up the great work 👍!

[@rtrdagmr]

Dang I hear so many near death experiences I'm starting to think that all these people are main characters they have such good plot armour

[@mine-e-ack4474]

Bro I feel like these videos are like Netflix shows your amazing

[@wiikends]

Never thought you can get trapped in a cloud much less experience almost drowning in it. Credit to you for the research