TODAY Exclusive: Passenger-Turned-Pilot Details Miracle Landing

In an exclusive interview with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, Darren Harrison speaks out about the heroic moment he landed a plane despite not having any flight experience after the pilot fell unconscious from a medical emergency. Harrison describes his determination to survive for his wife and unborn child, and recalls thinking “I can’t die today. Today is not my day.”
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#Planes #Florida #DarrenHarrison

[@brooklynforever1990]

This man’s composure is off the charts. Kudos to him!

[@sgrvtl7183]

Solid guy

[@billyjack3361]

@@sgrvtl7183 He has a lot of flying experience. This is a total scam.

[@davidhayden6724]

Scam. This man may not be a licensed pilot but he has had plenty of experience.

[@chloekaftan]

@@billyjack3361 bet hes secretly a DCS World milsim pilot :D edit: also anyone who's ever played Warthunder (on milsim mode) would know that any sudden maneuvers at high speeds especially nose dive speeds would tear the plane apart instantly.

[@billyjack3361]

@@chloekaftan No. 747 Captain . Thirty two years International airline pilot. I know this is a fake story. This man has been flying this same airplane for years, although not licensed. Please don’t believe all the news you hear. There’s a old saying. Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear.

[@TangentOmega]

He didn't call his wife in the process of flying the plane because he was in the process of FLYING it, NOT CRASHING it!

[@StevenBanks123]

Yeah… that giddy interviewer.

[@davidb3491]

My thought exactly!

[@spitfirekid1]

Aviate, navigate, communicate!

[@stiteam8788]

First rule of Aviation... FLY THE PLANE Folks have no concept at all, of how many "small" things done wrong while flying, can lead to catastrophic events and loss of life. Thank God it was a plane that did not need fuel tank switching

Yeah, that might have been the most stupid idea I have heard... "Honey, I am calling to say I love you and also, I AM GOING TO DIE BECAUSE OF THIS CALL!! BYEeeee!"

[@GizmoRob176]

The pilot and owner of the plane is Harrison's good friend. Harrison has flown in this exact plane for over 7 years. Most of those times Harrison sat in the right seat. Over that period of time he learned and observed a lot about how this plane operates. Although Harrison is not a licensed pilot he is far from being a novice.

[@wayfaerer320]

This comment should be pinned at the top. The news acted as if this man knew nothing of flying whatsoever. His glide slope was perfect on landing - it's obvious he understood the basics of flight and had probably flown the plane himself on many occasions in the past while in the air.

[@josefarias111]

@@wayfaerer320 his glide slope was perfect on landing? are you meaning to tell me you have a video of the actual landing? If so could you please send me the link?

[@joelonsdale]

Good comment. I also think calling it a "miracle" is adding a completely unnecessary dimension to the story.

[@rhocke4590]

Just wait until the movie comes out!

[@Relaxingmusic-zb6xf]

They never said how the pilot situation in hospital , this story looks sketchy, probably just another make up story to promote another future movie or somethin…

[@mykee09]

he is a frequent passenger and was observant. very good for him

[@anton_krylov1]

Одно дело наблюдать, и совсем другое дело самому учавствовать в управлении. Парень просто хотел жить! Ему действительно это нужно было.

[@allancerf9038]

@@anton_krylov1 Pravda. He observed; doesn't make him a pilot. I've observed auto racing for years. I've played them on simulators. Doesn't mean at all I can survive driving an F-1 car if I was forced into the drivers seat.

[@romonaelrod7870]

This guy and the flight instructor that helped him are heros. I would suggest that this man take some flight instruction ,he seems like a natural pilot and it is good to know how to fly an airplane especially when you travel by airplane frequently.

[@westerlywinds5684]

……and God. He clearly states he felt the hand of God was upon him. We tend to look away miracles, even if they are clearly presented to us.

[@alexbloom1983]

This dude also just got free advertising for his company (his shirt).

[@starstuff5371]

I'm terrified of flying. The ONLY way I'd ever get on a plane is if this guy is on the plane, too... and has a key to the cockpit.

[@mazatano]

Romona Elrod...I agree. My dad was a flight instructor for many years and I flew with him many times over the course of his career. This man definitely handled the situation very well. His presence of mind to stay calm and focused helped a lot in this situation.

[@westerlywinds5684]

@@johnmaster420 I pity you for having to to through life without hope, because of your own irrational thoughts about God, The Saviour and Redeemer. Next time you use His name in vain, remember that you just came up with the most powerful name that came to mind to describe a situation. You could have said: Capt. Columbus, but you needed something of more value and power.

[@docholiday7758]

I can tell he'd make a good pilot. He stays cool, calm and collected under pressure. That's the mode you have to go into when a crisis occurs.

[@PearlJamAndBiscuits]

You're a daisy if you do lol

[@angelestorres6334]

He IS a pilot

[@Charlie_12x3]

Pilot had a heart attack and he takes control of a diving one engine airplane and even lands it completely intact. 👏 my hat 🎩 off to you my friend

[@A_Life_Worth_Living1993]

He’s so well spoken, intelligent and brave

[@drix4275]

Also a gentleman; he offered to park the plane. ^o^

[@BT-ch9gf]

This guy is the true definition of what it means to never give up.

[@iainbagnall4825]

I'd say this is more a good example of how just about anyone, when dropped into a crisis situation, can step up and do a lot more than they thought.

[@BT-ch9gf]

@@iainbagnall4825 and this is an example of " one uping". Thanks Iain.

[@nancyhoward7005]

Awesome 👍

[@nancyhoward7005]

Hero

[@cdeeb002]

This guy 100% should be a pilot! This is amazing and a true sign that he’s a natural pilot

[@christophermark1569]

Hey hello beautiful lady.i was just done with watching and getting inspired by this brave Man .then i came across your profile and comment and was amazed and inspired by your beauty...i wouldnt wanna just leave the page without getting to know you.if your heart pleases then grant me the request of getting to know you dear.

[@badtzm]

@@christophermark1569 what in the world

[@ClaudioProductionsX]

@@christophermark1569 I know some people can be desperate but holy fk

[@modermflamewar9247]

@@christophermark1569 Simp @ss

[@thomaslemon3971]

@@christophermark1569 There’s gotta be more to life buddy. I understand wanting to meet a nice person and maybe even end up dating them, but this is full blown chick repellant.

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

So glad they survived! “I can’t die today”. Priceless!

[@irisfields1659]

GOD HAD CONTROL OF THE WHOLE SIRUATION 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@OctPSfever]

This guy is so calm collected. Most ppl would get freak out...wow

[@skyetoast9476]

I was freaking out just hearing it! So brave

[@grouperkng1]

I would have chit my pants. No way I would be that calm

[@12567NoYouCannot]

@@skyetoast9476 lol, me too, ha, ha,, ha. I know Right.

[@chloekaftan]

the fact that he didn't call his wife until after it was over was also also a good call since you cant afford to get emotional in a situation where you need all the confidence you can muster. as common a trope it is in many many movies, its absolutely a bad idea to break your focus or lose your composure in a life or death situation which demands you at 100%.

[@otrizepedrogracia6197]

Hello beautiful sunshine how's your day going so far

[@txbre8758]

Wtf, people were seriously pressuring him To call his wife when he’s trying to fly a plane?!?! He saved the life of everyone on board.

[@davidb3491]

Correct

[@lotterylarry7777]

Give the man a break These comments going to start a bad and argument at home lol

[@Albania18100]

There are alot of dumb people on the internet

[@larryphotography]

Aviate, navigate, communicate. He got that down right! Phoning his wife would not have been a great move in my opinion.

[@jamesordwayultralightpilot]

Criticized him. The order of operations is Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. I think the "friend" should be interviewed next so we can find out what he was doing this whole time. I'm curious.

[@yo-yowilliams2022]

His calmness is amazing. I think flight school might be in his future. I’d definitely fly with him.

[@cll1639]

This absolutely made my day....what an uplifting story. It reminds me of another, a situation where an 80 year old woman landed a Beechcraft King Air, most definitely an aircraft that requires an experienced pilot, after her husband died at the controls. The landing wasn't perfect...the plane drifted off the runway and the nose gear collapsed resulting in heavy damage...but she was unharmed.

[@doulos5125]

More of a setting down story

[@mpd2houston812]

I work at a FBO and they were based there . After that flight she sold her plane to a charter company and she used to come in but I haven’t seen her in awhile

[@zamar2158]

​@@mpd2houston812she died 3 years after that event - in 2015.

[@wendywhite1181]

He did all the protocols to land the plane safely so everyone could survive you are an amazing man

[@12567NoYouCannot]

agree.

[@matthewking5612]

He's Top Dog

[@Jessalyn032]

This guy is amazing really. He is very intelligent and showed unbelievable strength. He did everything right. Prayers to him and his family, the radio operator, and the pilot.

[@micheleh5269]

I kept hoping they'd say "Are you gonna take up flying?" But maybe that's the last thing he wants to do now

[@domwings4329]

This guy played it perfectly. All his movements were gradual which is exactly how you need to handle an aircraft.

[@panam4974]

Great outcome - calm demeanor saved his life. Congrats, Mr. Harrison! Delighted that you landed the plane safely!

[@j5santos]

His life will change permanently for the better. Peace be with you

[@johngonzo9671]

This man is absolutely intelligent beyond belief and Brave. Stalling is the most dangerous cause of most plane crashes. And the fact that he knew if he pulled it too fast it would stall is unbelievable. Because they would have died if it happened. But he pulled back slow so it kept the plane from rolling and stalling . Hats off to this guy 👍👍👏👏🤜🤛

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

Do most people not intuitively know this?

[@ronnyziesmer4709]

No it’s not. Lol

[@walthastingsRV-7A]

“And the fact that he knew if pulled it too fast it would stall”……. “So he pulled back slow so it kept the plane from rolling and stalling”….. Nonsensical statements….where do folks come up with this stuff? Sad that so much misinformation is spread so easily, thanks to the www😟

[@heha4132]

Yeah,he is so smart that he recovers from that unusual attitude but doesn't know where to plug in a headset. What a genius

[@pietskiet8763]

Also a Caravan is a beauty of a plane...

[@livinbytheocean2032]

Anyone else have chills listening to this story??!! Amazing amazing story

[@FintechHub231]

It's nothing short of a miracle. His composure is remarkable.

[@fswfromthegroundup1848]

He definitely has the composure of a pilot. The composure I have seen with pilots in a few situations is remarkable. He knew he had to be here for his daughter. Glad they all made it out.

[@drix4275]

We had a veteran pilot in northern Greenland, and he was an old dude who was well known by many locals to fly comfortably through weathers many of the younger pilots didn't want to fly, and one time he took us in to the airport-descent through a near-vertical hole in the fog to get us home in time for christmas, and I didn't feel worried one bit because it was him. :D He has been retired for nearly a decade now, and I still thank him in my thoughts. :)

[@ginge7945]

How he stayed so calm is beyond me, very brave man. Glad everything turned out ok

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

He has been in this plane with the pilot many times over the course of 7 years and has most certainly become familiar with the plane and has undoubtedly flown it before. He's not a licensed pilot, but that's about the only true thing about his story.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

I’ve had this happen to myself. I did grow up around aviation and my father is a pilot and I now have a pilots license but when I was 15 I was riding with an older man that was a family friend and he had a heart attack while we were flying. We called a mayday and I talked to the local atc and told them what was going on. I was able to land the airplane which was a Cessna 172. I will never forget that

[@v1rg]

When and where was that?

[@alanluscombe8a553]

@@v1rg in graham Washington in 2005

[@bartholomewa9294]

Outstanding job brother

[@pamelasosin8228]

Everyone will want this man as a passenger on their flight! This is one great story to tell!

[@alexgreham7865]

Hello 🤗 how are you doing today

[@pamelasosin8228]

@@alexgreham7865 I'm fine. How are you?

[@alexgreham7865]

@@pamelasosin8228 that's good ☺️ nice to meet you.. I really want to know more about you okay

[@starstuff5371]

@@alexgreham7865 - you're a spamming creepy troll.

[@nataliebierman3067]

This is exactly how you hv to be when becoming a pilot- calm! Thank God he was on board and the air traffic controller was was able to help guide him down safely. So amazing!!!♥️

[@JustJenReacts]

And he got a fresh pair of drawers upon landing! What a great story, thankfully he didn’t let panic set it.

[@christophermark1569]

Hey hello beautiful lady.i was just done with watching and getting inspired by this brave Man .then i came across your profile and comment and was amazed and inspired by your beauty...i wouldnt wanna just leave the page without getting to know you.if your heart pleases then grant me the request of getting to know you dear.

[@ileniepowell]

I have no words to describe this guy but intelligent. He is obviously mindful of a higher power than himself. Those who live their lives, acknowledging that greater power and source, are capable of doing exploits and amazing things. God bless this hero and his family. You are an inspiration!

[@cc-ly4vm]

Standing ovation to this man.

[@poulomi__hari]

Y'all he said he always wondered what would happen in this situation. That means he always prepared for a moment like this. He seems to be very observant. If he flies in tiny jets like this, he is sure to catch a glimpse of the controls and the pilot-talk. Also he seems like he converses with pilots. So yeah, he had been preparing is whole life for this.

[@sarashepard7504]

Sounds like he knew more than what he thought he did.

[@jeremypr]

agreed,he probably went up in the air on these small aircrafts often, but that doesn’t take anything away from his crisis focused feat.

[@mediocreman2]

It's not a jet, but he was a regular passenger who paid attention. Just like when you are a passenger in a car before you can drive, you learn the essentials of the controls.

[@stevenw815]

Somebody claimed they worked with this guy a while back and how he would talk about flying small engine planes & he had around 20 hours of flight time before he stopped

[@kahmylion2]

Seems like he knew he was going to have to tell this story huh..?

[@Vurnice4]

That woman scored a hero for a husband. 💕

[@slayqueen3574]

Thanks God they landed safely! What a brave intellegent man! He is a hero! What a beautiful miracle story! God bless this man

[@FireCracker3240]

This is a term used far too often these days... but this man is a hero. He saved 3 lives on that plane that day, plus his wife, child and family... and countless others on the ground. You don't see stories like this often. Absolutely unbelievable. God bless him and his family!!

[@billbaggins1688]

Satan bless us all.

[@FLIPPER1439]

@@billbaggins1688. “”The LORD JESUS LOVES YOU. He has been calling on you to repent for a long time-📖 JOHN 3:16-📖 ROMANS 3:23 & 6:23””

[@debpearce3786]

So nice to hear a good/positive news story for a change!

[@flvyu]

Exactly. Media focuses on all the negative

[@12567NoYouCannot]

Yes, indeed.

[@42istheansweradam42]

But it's not real...

[@lorraine9242]

Taking off and flying a plane is easy. I've done it a couple of times myself. But I never attempted a landing. That's for a real pilot, and the hardest part. Congrats, Dude!

[@caribbaviator7058]

Landing a plane isn't hard at all. That's why you practice slow flights and stalls with a CFI before practicing landing.

[@PlantTrees]

His calm saved his life and possibly many others. I’m so happy for this good news. We need more of these stories. 🙏✌🏻

[@patriciasullivan8020]

Three lives were saved that day thanks to this man calm courage and bravery. Hope the pilot is fine. Excellent job from the air controller. God bless this man and his family and all who took part in this event!

[@blancolirio]

Good job Darren! Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. Jb.

[@EARXHEART]

He really did. Listening to that ATC call was quite the sobering experience. It’s on VASaviation.

[@davekeefe8938]

Great interview last night Juan

[@donaldstanfield8862]

Without flaps, too!? What a story.

[@johnfetter3252]

Thanks for the encouragement Juan. Darren inspired us all. BTW, your blancolirio KZbin channel is one of the best out there.

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Don't Vaccinate!

[@TheMentalFitChick]

He’s going to be the best and calmest dad EVER!!!

[@christophermark1569]

Hey hello beautiful lady.i was just done with watching and getting inspired by this brave Man .then i came across your profile and comment and was amazed and inspired by your beauty...i wouldnt wanna just leave the page without getting to know you.if your heart pleases then grant me the request of getting to know you dear.

[@krisbf]

What an amazing story. And for him to turn around and worry about the pilot is just beyond human. God bless this man and his family.

[@lisaratley4858]

He’s quite easy in the eyes too! Hero

[@AmericanGal_69]

And his deepish voice and the soothing tone just so hypnotic.

[@lukealadeen7836]

Unlike you

[@iloveamerica3917]

Very easy on the eyes.

[@bravekayak1671]

Absolutely he’s hot!

[@danak8782]

Darren is a hero. What a touching story, gives a person hope in this mixed up world❣️

[@sergicalcantara]

Wow! I can’t even explain the relief I felt when he said the pilot was going to be okay. Praise God! God truly guided him to be able to do something most of us could never do. I’m glad they’re all okay. Truly a blessing. 🙏🏼

[@Whatdocowsdrink]

“Hand of God was on that plane” He was meant to be in that plane ✈️ Nicely done ✅👍🏻 🙏🏻

[@nopjack7278]

No doubt about it! That's called " God ordained HIM to be THERE at THAT time"...HE was the chosen one for that situation because HE could handle it. My, my, my!

[@marymbugua5416]

Amen

[@DarlaAnne]

God couldn't just have stopped the pilot from collapsing and almost dying instead? How awesome he was in the plane though, okay.

[@vamosadialogar693]

​@@DarlaAnne exactly!!

[@blademanx]

@@DarlaAnne coulda woulda shoulda.....

[@erich930]

What a story! I heard about it the day after it happened. As a pilot in training, this is exactly how I hope I would react if something really bad happened to me!

[@42istheansweradam42]

Dan Gryder channel.....it's an all general aviation channel called Probable Cause All on light aircraft safety accidents etc

[@F-Man]

That’s it - he *must* become a pilot now. If ever there were a circumstances of life showing somebody what their next move is, this would be it.

[@dannybenny]

100%!!! hes literally a natural

[@JesusIsKingofkings77]

My first landing on a multi engine, even I had a commercial pilot license was not the greatest, but to land a plane without any flight experience, truly, it was the hand of God and I believe he has some natural ability to fly the aircraft. Love this story❤️ I’m glad you survived to see your wife and daughter!

[@globalhealth4]

Wow! To God be the glory. Bless Him and his family and the pilot…

[@wownewstome6123]

Is it fair to credit God? I mean, he never heals people of missing limbs or anything else undeniable. Even then, which god would we credit?

[@sharonward5637]

Amen.he said the hand of God was on that plane.☁️🎺👼💒🙏🌹

[@etiendre]

Give credit to the guy, not god…

[@GabyNya06]

I'm speechless and bawling over here, I absolutely love stories of miraculous circumstances.

[@christophermark1569]

Hey hello beautiful lady.i was just done with watching and getting inspired by this brave Man .then i came across your profile and comment and was amazed and inspired by your beauty...i wouldnt wanna just leave the page without getting to know you.if your heart pleases then grant me the request of getting to know you dear.

[@icf6770]

amazing and heroic man. Double kudos also to the other hero who guided and instructed this man.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

Right.

[@jackiecp1021]

That man is full of confidence! What a blessing! "The hand of God was on that plane" 🙌

[@Bigmoney703]

So dumb, why can't we just take credit for something without it having to be "god"

[@shanegalloway9149]

This guy is such a gigachad I swear. He was so calm and collected. He has to have some sort of military background, there’s no way a normal human being could stay that calm. If he doesn’t have a military background, I tip my hat to him cuz that is a super scary situation, the fact he was able to keep calm in that situation is very admirable. Good job, Sir!

[@Rebeka1589]

This is beautiful 🤍 I love the way she interviewed him. It was all so honest and real.

[@sarashepard7504]

I’ll buy floors from this guy. Great job. Gonna be a great dad! Saved more lives than 3.

[@coreysanko]

Real talk

[@princessbc9791]

His calm and emotional health is unreal.

[@fredishaffer1636]

Praying for the pilot right after he landed shows the passenger turned pilot did have angels in the cockpit. So glad the pilot survived.

[@suzannehartmann946]

Praise God for all of the miracles that brought these people safely to the ground.

[@sacseeboyfj5922]

Amen 🙏

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Amen

[@Augfordpdoggie]

which god, zeus?

[@Augfordpdoggie]

@Benyam Alemu amen, awomen and atransgender people. how did you come to the conclusion that Jesus was God?

[@geness9676]

@Benyam Alemu AMEN 🙏

[@hannw7]

I had a friend in the 90's who was on a plane with a pilot and he had a heart attack and unfortunately she tried to navigate the plane and they didn't make it. I had just attended her baptism. Her death was shocking and so very sad.

[@niks966]

Nerves of steel...lots of blessings and happiness to him and his young family....welldone.

[@chubsnubber4867]

He has amazing resolve! I wish people would stop throwing miracle around. A miracle is unexplainable. This is a man very controlled in an emergency. He is a hero!

[@reneejones5675]

omg what time did he have to ring his wife... he was trying to land a plane *He was blessed, may they have a blessed life and hope the pilot heals quick*

[@botz77]

Intelligent guy. Kept calm, and solved the problem. That's what makes a true hero.

[@by.jyamae]

i wish i can be this calm. he's such an amazing story. kudos to the new pilot

[@frankbiz]

You can do amazing things when you love life and nothing will stop you. Great story, glad everyone is safe and well.

[@biteme0973]

what a well composed guy, by his demeanor i thought he would have been ex military. what about the pilots friend did he have any flying experience? well done mate great work

[@martymcmannis6581]

Can't help but to love that guy. Great interview to. Thanks for this

[@sarabeescutflowersmore795]

And that is the type of man I like... Brave, calm, & smart.

[@cyama8679]

What a courageous men! God bless them

[@boomerang_911]

Somebody has stated on the news cast that he actually did the equivalent of a “carrier landing“ - that it was perfect.

[@CaptainRon1913]

Nothing like a carrier landing. People who have no clue what they are talking about might say something like that

[@walthastingsRV-7A]

@@CaptainRon1913 Right….a “carrier landing” would probably have destroyed that 208!😧

[@iainbagnall4825]

yes, very much the opposite, which is a good thing. He was making a quite shallow descent, clearly they guided him to the longest runway they could clear, and apparently was still too fast at 200ft which is practically on the runway. You see him touching down at what looks like about 1/3 -1/2 way down the runway, so its not like he "put it on the numbers", but also, I would not remotely have wanted to pressure him to do so, seeing as they deliberately made sure he'd have lots of runway to work with. Also, the bare feet thing probably worked to his advantage - he got more feel for the rudder that way, and a more gentle application of brakes which is also a good thing. Dont want to be standing on those brakes when you touch down - that's a thing at flying clubs actually, walkign around the rental plane and if you see flat spots on the tires you know someone landed with their feet on the brakes and just incurred a bill to replace the rubber lol. A carrier landing is so specialised and specific... its a very high descent rate, very specific approach, you land at full power with full flaps and full airbrakes and have to put it on a postage-stamp sized square of deck (well not quite, but not far off)

[@joanhenschel3511]

Darren, you're a winner! Thanks, and blessings to you for acknowledging God's hand in this situation. May you and your wife enjoy your baby girl xxx

[@shortnsweet1980]

My thoughts as well. Such a blessing to hear his acknowledgement of God's hand in the whole situation. Fills my heart. Hated to hear of the brother-in-law/ brother. Best of wishes to this new little family and Mom and Dad to be! Hugs!!

[@erichkorman710]

Interesting how you give the passenger credit for acknowledging the passenger's religous superstition about who helped him but you both leave out the instructor that actually made it happen. Do you think your god made the pilot lose consciousness too or just didn't notice the situation until near disaster? Maybe it was naptime? I guess all that stuff about free will, reaction etc is just bs and we are actually but toys in some plan we aren't privy to. If the Big Cheese pulled off the landing what's the big deal anyway? It's nothing after miracles like the Burning Bush

[@shortnsweet1980]

@@erichkorman710 I felt as though Everyone was there that day for a reason... had someone else been on the plane flying passenger, they may not have been able to remain calm and already have some previous acknowledgement of the controls. As well as being able to take instruction from the guy who picked up his call when he was asking for help... whom just happen to be a long term flight instructor as well 💗

[@abaddon2148]

@@erichkorman710 i'm not a christian or even spiritual but not every air traffic controller would be as collected, as capable, or as experienced as this guy that the passenger luckily got into contact with. most of them aren't pilots let alone flight instructors. sometimes things just fall into place 🤷

[@natividadbernardo4074]

THIS GUY IS SO ADMIRABLE, THE COURAGE, INTELLIGENCE, WE SALUTE YOU SIR!

[@MsTropicalRookie]

All glory to God. This is one of the most amazing things I have ever heard. The calm peace this man had and just so many things coming together all points to the provision and grace of God.

[@lo2740]

nothing to do with god, such bigots...

[@jeffreyadams207]

I flew in a smaller plane with a buddy who was an experienced pilot, this only heightens my thoughts about how I would have reacted, wow!

[@joshlemke735]

"Common sense". Exactly. Stay calm and work through it. No wonder this dude is successful. Common sense is lacking these days.

[@rustincohle2135]

Flying is not common sense.

[@agdollsnikki]

chills. hes gonna be such a great father to his daughter. all the Glory to God

[@manosm.4718]

greatest dad story ever

[@maxinewest4096]

What a blessing, to get out of a situation like that.

[@liveinms9949]

Its wonderful to see a man thank God and recognise a miracle

[@samjeypaul]

THIS IS A TESTIMONY , WHAT A GREAT GUY

[@renataostertag6051]

What a lucky woman his wife is. Imagine, having such a man by your side. The way he managed that life and death matter! Speechless, just speechless!

[@billbaggins1688]

What a weird comment.

[@melissamcclain34]

What an amazing Guy!! So refreshing to see someone give credit where its due to *God*

[@MrsTooTall]

exactly what I was thinking & they didnt cut him off

[@otrizepedrogracia6197]

Hello beautiful sunshine how's your day going so far

[@mr.jmiranda4198]

I love his Presence of mind during that tough life and death situation.

[@MrJohndl]

Truly amazing effort, especially the approach onto final and the flare during touchdown. Just...wow.

[@RensinkRamblings]

I love Savanna. She seems so compassionate and real❤️

[@lrey3849]

A miracle frm God thru Darren,God bless u n ur family too.

[@user-in8dz3xh5b]

I admire you!!! To control yourself!! Great job! Thanks for saved lives!🙏

[@lizgerman1238]

I love how she asked him about his prayer ♥️.

[@irisfields1659]

That was so 😋 💟🙏🏻🇱🇷

[@tiffanyritter9468]

Thank GOD for a great outcome and such a calm soul that overcame that man. That man is a miracle to be here.

[@irisfields1659]

🥰what a fellow ,he deserves a 🏅 big time.Congratulations harrison😇😇😇

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Miracles do happen, so glad he got his on that day.

[@smartaMartini]

"I can't die today."

[@lemonsorlimes9406]

This is incredible - when that survival mode kicks in, you don’t really know how capable you are to doing amazing things

[@keokiaki5647]

Out of all the bad that's going on in this world today. This is one for the good, we need more of these to be shown instead of the things that break down humanity. Right on bro! And congratulations!

[@jaztadz]

Exactly the same thing happened with an older man who landed the plane without any experience. The pilot fell ill and died midair. Long story short, he successfully landed the plane after several attempts. He did it hours after the sunset. It was quite an amazing story. Similar circumstance and both passengers and traffic controllers were the right person and at the right moment. I recommend you to watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJiWhn93qKaIeJY

[@Woodruffwife]

I remember that story.

[@woowaptibam5253]

Me too there's also a story involving a 70+ women who's husband died mid flight! Pretty crazy!

[@julesdavenport2032]

I've seen the older pilot guy and the older lady videos...both are legends. The ladies husband died in the air :(

[@thatairplaneguy]

Flaps are not required for light airplanes. They just help us fly a little slower for touchdown but not required at all until you’re in a very heavily loaded airplane then you’ll need that extra lift to slow enough for a typical length of runway.

[@theplaintruth4794]

What's your opinion of the man seated next to the pilot? Is there anything he could of done to help out? Or was handing off the headset pretty much the extent of it? Nice to have a pilot commenting.

[@luislaurencio]

@@theplaintruth4794 nothing he could have done, if he could he would have done something. Everhthing that happened was actually the best outcome to be honest, i still dont understand how lucky this guy was that there was no wind, the plane didnt bounce, yaw damper must have helped a lot, rudder control is very important and it usually takes around 30 hours for student pilots to get used to it

[@Q1776Q]

There is a LOT of talk about his story not being completely true.....

[@hughjaass3787]

Nice job. Tough situation. But he knew what he was doing. He has flown in private planes enough to understand how it works. The Dude on the ground is the hero. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheLoneWolf276]

I think he should have also given credit to ATC and whoever the flight instructor was that coached him over the phone on landing properly

[@cdsnider9496]

This guy obviously has had some experience in the front seat of a plane. As a private pilot I personally feel there is more to this story than it seams. You can't just land a airplane over a phone conversation. I wish they would flat out ask him if he has ever had any flying lessons. I don't think they want to ask that, because it would ruin their story.

[@bidenssugardaddy6098]

Im pretty sure if you have money to fly back and fourth to the Bahamas alot, you can watch the pilot in those small planes and pick up the bare basics of flying.

[@walthastingsRV-7A]

CD: Well stated….👍

[@shantelane2553]

Some people are very inquisitive and pay attention well. If he's flown in a charter plane a lot he may really paid attention to the pilot. As an educator I have listened to students discuss in great detail intricate parts of history, buildings, and flying equipment. There have been people lost at sea or in the woods who manage to survive using common sense. He appears to be a bit of risk taker and just listening to him speak he has an innate ability to remain calm. You'd be surprised how just staying calm can save your life and others.

[@jeffbrubaker5228]

You're absolutely right. Listening to him on the radio tells me he does have some kind of flying experience.

[@miafrancis0001]

Agree. Btw, did they say what happened to the other passenger? The pilot’s friend?

[@kristinasmith8108]

This is absolutely amazing!!! God bless you all ❤️