Twin Commander Lost Engine

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

I had an engine shutdown in a Turboprop once. 2am in the morning, Pouring rain, in Mountainous terrain on Takeoff. I was wide awake after that. Glad everything worked out for you 🙌🏼

[@davidbarbee1276]

Got about 800 hours in commanders before getting my first jet job. I loved the plane! Great performance on one engine. Nice job.

[@steinwaygrande3971]

Probably the best twins on the market, and even now, there is still a demand for them. In March this year my business partner flew from Australia to Ohio to ock up our "NEW" 690B with the dash10 turbine engines. We flew 7 legs across the ocean to Japan then onto Indonesia before finally landing in Darwin. From Darwin it was non stop to our destination . Was a perfect flight sitting at 36,000ft with the auto pilot doing most of the work, while we scanned to instrument panel for any signs of problems, especially crossing vast expanses of water. Then checking our route and charts for areas we had never been to. We were welcomed with open arms , where ever we landed, the Aero Commander agents who were there to meet us, went out of their way to check the aircraft and service the engines, with no cost to us ,except for fuel and oil. Today the 690 is flying almost seven days a week, to remote places around Australia where other twins wont and cant get in our out. We had some modifications done to the exterior landing lights. We swopped the 100W landing lights for HID 55W lights in the wings, the oleo struts and in the nose. Makes an enormous light spread on unfamiliar territory

[@niceguy2171]

I'm in Ohio right now, probably where you picked that 690B lol, and that is a fine aircraft, have some hours in them, and a purchase you will never regret.

[@scottmajor2620]

Great to see ATC really shining here to do all they could. Great job flying.

[@brightidea48]

Got my multi rating in a 500B Shrike Commander. Great ac! VMC was below stall speed. I loved that AC! I successfully flew corporate and airline professionally for 23,000hrs+ hence. This pilot exhibited extreme calm and professionalism during this event. I salute you sir!

[@transgenerations]

That controller was aces up....

[@boxterjeff]

From a professional pilot....Great job!!!

[@bassmith448bassist5]

Superb crisis management, superb radio skills, superb aircraft handling, and an awesome controller!!!! A textbook example of engine out and divert technique. Very Well Done!!!!!!! I hope you looked up that controller and bought him a beer!!!

[@RioHondoHank]

Enjoyed the video. Always a fan of Aero Commanders as I grew up in Oklahoma City and learned to fly at Downtown Airpark who was the first Aero Commander dealer and painted all the new ones. I was line chief at DTA in early 60’s. Owned my own 500 in the 90’s and loved it. Handled like a puppy dog on one engine with that monster vertical stabilizer.

[@jgrokoest2419]

Hank Blackstock yes we had a 680, then Grand commander but then down sized to awful v tail B Bonanza.

[@av8tore71]

This is a GREAT video for students to show all you need to do is stay calm, fly the aircraft and things will go good as long as you stay CLAM!! AWESOME airmanship!!

[@topwatch7119]

This controller is an ACE! I am not a pilot, but if I ever became one, I would hope all my interactions with controllers would be exactly like the interactions with this controlled. Great job!!

[@ricknelson9362]

Great job. I once flew my Baron with one engine feathered x country to make it to a better airport and fbo. Not a big deal at all with a competent pilot like myself and Mr. Hancock.

[@amirsadiq942]

Totally "Chuck Morris'd the situation Well done!. Outstanding professionalism by ATC! Hope you radioed in an let him know you landed safely

[@schlusselmensch]

When that controller asked you if you wanted to declare an emergency, he was really hinting that he'd prefer you to declare an emergency. There is no downside to declaring, and plenty of upsides. The aftermath of the 4 I've declared in 43 years of flying was never more than a short pleasant phone conversation with the authorities.

[@GOPk9]

Wow...great job. Don’t think I would have been so composed in that situation. Nice going brother.

[@mark8172]

There is a down side to declaring an emergency...........FLY THE PLANE first..... Aviate, Navigate, Communicate...If you need the airspace DECLARE......

[@Zalaniar]

@@mark8172 If you're already communicating anyway (as you should be....VFR flight following at the very least), that eliminates your "downside".

[@sprinklesforlunch]

K Cowdrey I agree with “fly the plane first” but there was ample time to declare with clear communication established. It’s safer for everyone and makes it easier on the ATC. Excellent job by the pilot though. Easy to critique when not in the seat.

[@nightrider9060]

He is acting like a macho Pilot . When ATC have to declare a emergency for you , you need to fly with a flight instructor in the right seat .

[@randyporter3491]

Ahhh.. I always really enjoy these videos. Not for the video content, entertainment, or even educational value, but rather the opportunity to relish in the wisdom and musings of so many “aviation masters” in the comments. Rarely will so many experts gather on one forum and share their expertise. Doesn’t matter if the video portrays seasoned, professional pilots, who have dedicated their entire life to their profession, we will all read reasons to NOT be impressed. It’s through the criticism of others, that these keyboard Captains try to impress us with “their” expertise. It’s clear, one need not waste time, training and honing their skills as an aviator. By simply reading the comment section of these videos, one can benefit from the teachings of the TRUE masters of the skies, who gather here. When they post their wisdom and insight in comments, scribes record every word, so future generations of pilots may benefit from their teachings. I for one, am humbled in their presence and thank them all for their guidance. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Great video Glenn, nice job !

[@randyporter3491]

Tower Bridge Well said.

[@timmorris3056]

With my Lifetime of professional flight experience.... The issue here was quite obvious right from the start on this ILL-Equipped aircraft. He forgot to bolt on an aftermarket cup holder for the Mt.Dew and red vines licorice...Absolutely a Must when flying twins!!!😁😂🤣 Seriously... The armchair pilots that chime in their pathetic knowledge is entertaining at best. This pilot and tower were Awesome!!!

[@AustrianJager]

Randy Porter, i´m still holding my stomach of laughing........

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

Great job flying. Seems that losing an engine does not fall within the normal realm of flight and is an emergency. Great controller.

[@CMFL77]

Hope you tracked down that ATC gentleman and bought him a beer or 3!

[@pesto12601]

Meh.. he didn't even say thank you until the very end even though the ATC was bending over backwards for him... granted.. emergency and he could have been really nervous.. but still... a little gratitude along the way is always nice.

[@globe255]

@@pesto12601 Just young spoiled and self-centered.

[@mikeryan6277]

@@pesto12601 you didn’t even hear the conversation with him when he came back up on freq once on the ground, pretty quick to judge.

[@canalcaribeno]

Love the professionalism in the pilot behalf, very calm he handle such situation. Love the Tc assistance very professional too.

[@5710fpilot]

God bless good controllers working together having his D side call for you! Right on and good flying!

[@dhorsman2000]

Nerves of steel! You handled that like a pro. Well done!

[@DWBurns]

The controller is excellent. I hope he got recognized for his good work.

[@310Pilot]

Nicely done Glenn! I enjoyed your videos and participation on TTCF when you had your 310. I just posted a video where I shut down my left engine during a BFR and was very pleased with how my bird handles. I agree with Baron Pilot in the hopes of never needing to do it unexpectedly but if I do, I'll see if I can stay as calm as you.

[@randyporter3491]

Just an observation. This pilot, who did a nice job here, sounds exactly like “Tim Pollard”. If anyone has watched the show “Selling Jets”, Tim Pollard owns a sales company in Ft. Worth Texas. Great video !

[@davejones542]

Great video - thank you very much for sharing - you are a star. Very calm dealing with that. Your discretion but for me any engine issue (even if you have two) is an emergency. ATC was fabulous.

[@journeyer58]

Very calm and cool. This only comes from many years experience flying and speaking with ATC. Thanks for showing that even with many years flying emergencies can still happen and you've got to be prepared to bring your plane down with alacrity. Good Job!

[@TeemarkConvair]

thanks for the ride-a-long; tho i am continually amazed at the seeming resistance of pilots to acknowledge when they actually have an emergency. if flying a single and it lost half its power i suspect a radio call of "..declaring an emergency." would be the norm. i'll add to the kudos for the controller, well done.

[@TRPGpilot]

An emergency is declared by saying MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. To declare an urgent situation but not an emergency as in this case its PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN

[@schlusselmensch]

Incorrect in this case, all that is required is to advice ATC that you are declaring an emergency.

[@DouglasGardnerTV]

the twin lost more than 50% power because of the extra drag

[@schlusselmensch]

@Douglas, the drag of the feathered propeller is negligible.

[@2sheetstothewind484]

Nice work. I`ve had 3 power failures but landings and take offs are still even. One time when the prop stopped (over the runway) the last shake of it was a feeling I`ll never forget.

[@dhorsman2000]

Also, kudos to that controller. He gave you all the info you could ever want!

[@PA30Pilot]

Awesome performance from all concerned. I landed there (ksme) last month-lots of hills and I don’t recall extensive services there. Nicely done.

[@radamus210]

Perfect flight, made every decision perfectly. Not his first flight engine out, that's practiced and instinctive response. No comment on the declaration, I wasn't there or PIC. I was enjoying the scenery that's hard to get but in a high wing. Gotta say, in an engine out, I'd be ok. No one in the air who doesn't know the plan. Luckily where I live and fly, flat as a pancake. Would I be as calm as this guy? Oh hell no LOL! Pick up an octave in the voice, increase the rate of speech, head on a swivel scanning - and then realize ...it's all good. I had a FI who was a dik at throwing emergencies at me all the damn time right when he had me relaxed, kicking back then BOOM! ..... He had a way, you are going to remember those moments, especially the first ones that scared the hell out of you because you thought it was real. Really was the fun stuff that will keep you alive.

[@tomi6261]

For what it's worth, I think that was great flying. Smooth and steady brings her home. Glad you're OK

[@michaeljuster67]

Good job, staying calm and flying the plane. The Mayday call, yeah - don't be afraid to do it. What worries me more, is that there was no call on CTAF before landing. You could have had someone lining up in front of you. A single engine go-around is not what you want....

[@nizexlizzy]

Michael Juster as mentioned earlier the ctaf call was made but the video was edited and it was cut out. When it gets to landing i was on a few miles out. I had already called fbo for tug as well.

[@michaeljuster67]

Glenn, ok. My bad :-0 Sorry, good job.

[@rick66649]

that planes got a dashboard like a Bentley ..i like it

[@nizexlizzy]

Oh did I look calm? I was screaming and running around like a little girl inside :-)

[@williameudy633]

Glenn, if you were Bob Hoover you could have shut the other one down and done a couple of loops on short final! 😂

[@nizexlizzy]

lol, I did think about that but was worried I'd scare all the cars I was passing over on final. :-)

[@chrisambrose8838]

What ended up being wrong with the engine?? Nice job!

[@jarrodwhittington9108]

well you had us fooled - you looked very calm, like you did that sort of thing once a day and twice on Sundays - good job:-)

[@outwiththem]

Great that you troubleshooted it well. Many had not and lost the engine totally. Im a CFI.

[@sturvinmurvin9408]

Nice performance on that thing. Looked pretty stable for one engine.

[@MSimpy-js4db]

Cool under pressure. Nicely done!

[@WolfPilot]

Hey Glen, I can't believe that I am just now watching this video.. Excellent flying man! If you were crappin yer pants, it did'nt show externally.

[@larryconrad2101]

I've been following your channel for about a month now and just now seeing this video. I was totally surprised to see you were landing at my local airport. You flew right by my neighborhood when you were on final. I wish I could of been there to help you out if you needed a ride or something.

[@chjadam]

Chapeau! Cool action. Absolutely confirming my decision to have bought a twin despite all that comments I have heard since about costs etc. Nothings beats a second engine.

[@snudge9626]

Glenn, you have real nerves of steel. So glad you made it down safely. Well done dude!

[@bassmith448bassist5]

Very pro job on that. Hope you bought that controller a beer or three. Great job!!!!

[@boater_rob]

It was good to hear you eventually thank that brilliant atc.

[@leandrewwilliams554]

What got my attention, Clam and Confident in a Stressful situation. Wow good job on both sides

[@JohnS916]

Great job and I was expecting more control issues, it looked like a normal flight in that sense, but I'm no pilot. Good teamwork too.

[@larou14]

You are a calm example. Congratulations because I think it's an essential quality for a pilot ! ;-)

[@tbriglia01]

very smooth ! Glad to see you kept your cool and landed safely. Sorry about #3 but, it happens now and then.

[@danielledykgraaf6483]

Hey..N.B.D. i only lost one..... Great job of keeping cool and focused sir. I doubt i could have kept so calm.

[@K1DTC]

That controller was in very professional and helpful.

[@TommyRobinsoncat]

that's a nice airplane on one engine , especially light . i would have declared when i shut down and feathered and go for long runway . good job .

[@1648Christopher]

Ever hear of Bob Hoover? He did an amazing air show performance with the Shrike Twin Commander - NO engines! Great flying skills and energy managment. Several videos on You Tube.

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

Your Bob Hoover moment. :) Good job.

[@kevinmaiorka5370]

I applaud you for a job well done but I only seen one mistake made. That one mistake was not using a checklist for securing the engine. With that being said I understand that you fly this plane around 300-400 hours per year so that means you're intimate with the workings of it and it's various systems. In my Viking I carry two checklists and one is for emergencies and the other is for regular use. Both are small lamented lists and have no extra frills in them at all. Thankfully I've only had to use my emergency list once and was for a alternator failure but was not an issue. I continued my flight to my destination and landed safely over an hour later. To conserve power I turned the master switch off and flew home by dead reckoning and simple old pilotage which consisted of looking out the window for landmarks. With this all being said great job and sorry you had an issue with your plane that required you to land short of your destination.

[@nizexlizzy]

You are correct and I should use them in these situations. I do regularly review them and make sure I have them in my head because I find in stressful situations I have a hard time trying to read them while also flying the airplane. Having 2 people there makes them much more useful but I generally prefer to keep my head outside as much as possible. But you are correct I should at least try. :-)

[@kevinmaiorka5370]

@Sean I understand about the use of a qrh but a checklist was never pulled and referenced in this video. He even replied to my comment stating that he should have used it during this emergency. As for communicating I am okay with him not declaring with atc as that was his decision to declare or not. He knows the airplane way better than I do as I have never flown a commander before.

[@lawerencecohen8287]

Your new call sign. ICEMAN, my compliments.

[@Hondaridr58]

Absolutely loved this video. Brought me back to my training. Thank you very much for posting this

[@alexhouse1684]

Aviate - good job Navigate - good job Communicate - forgot the callsign?!

[@theav8rs45]

Awesome... Aviate, Navigate, Communicate! Well done my friend!

[@nkobylik2692]

The twin commander has such a big tail, controlling with one engine is actually pretty easy by comparison to other twins.

[@davidgalati5465]

I had to shut down my left engine in my Twin Commander also with my family ,we were just under gross on our way to the Bahamas ,these are great planes.

[@hawkdsl]

LOL, a man of few words. The controller was more worried then the pilot.

[@Shopweasel]

What a smooth looking easy looking to fly airplane...even with a troubled engine.

[@williamhammond3998]

Keyboard warriors...

[@ryancarter9520]

Talk about non-standard ATC Comm.

[@scottpecora371]

Broke an exhaust guide on #3 causing the valve to wiggle. This is why I think flying single engine over extended water is absolutely insane! A ferry pilot for example can do everything right and still have a forged part break like a rocker arm, or a valve guide, fracture a crankshaft, or break off the tip of a prop(the last two happened to the same pilot I knew). Which was when he stopped single engine IFR after he was 13,500ft over Missoula in solid IFR in his presured Centurion when his O550 broke the crankshaft clean in two. Luckily he was able to land on the interstate freeway with no damage. Afterwards he bought a twin, remarking at least I have more choices and time before I crash!

[@rong4248]

Wow nerves of steel ! LOL Great job Glad your ok

[@FlyingWildAZ]

Strong work Glenn.

[@arielblu]

Did you talk to the controller after landing to let him know you were ok?

[@xiongmu1]

Pretty calm and collected... he flies ice cold...

[@endwood]

Gee am amazed at the very poor R/T by the pilot, very casual & slack! An engine failure demands at least a Pan call!

[@user-fx7ce8xc1d]

Glad to see someone else noticed that

[@willyt7241]

Great video, you handled a single engine twin like a pro!

[@92fsoakcreek]

Good Job Glen. After having so many cylinders replaced, I started OH-ing and keeping spares. IIRC you may have done the same. DrB. :)

[@BloomingtonFPV]

I appreciated you sharing this video. Really gives me a sense of what the situation is like, and I also enjoyed the diversity of the opinions in the comments. Who know youtube could be so positive...

[@billcallahan9303]

Old Beech 18 freight doggie here. I had so many engine failures, I never called them anymore. If I was VFR, I just landed somewhere. If IFR and maintaining level (a rareity), I continued to destination. If not, I called & diverted to nearest approach capable airport. I was lucky.

[@nizexlizzy]

Bill Callahan love those planes too. Would have one if only they were not so slow :-)

[@billcallahan9303]

Glenn Hancock .....Glenn, you said it...slow! Beech 18s, if you're lucky enough to own one for pleasure, they're great but to fly one daily for a living, well, there's probably a lot of 18 freight doggies around the U.S. who breathed their last breaths in one. You sounded calm & composed with your motor out. Good man! Fine job!

[@davldbigman6034]

I bet it felt good to have a twin engine plane about that time, well done brother.

[@txflyguy0076]

Great job, good ATC thanks for the post

[@airmechanical7163]

Nice work! You handled it like a seasoned pro.

[@maddogeleven]

Never downplay an emergency. State it clearly, Pan or Mayday, and don't leave a controller in doubt and get any help you need. This controller was assertive and took actions on his own accord. A powerplant failure is an emergency.

[@bh2556]

Nice job. Calm and smooth.

[@NealAngelatangelroycewealth]

Good thing they come with 2 engines. It's nice to have a spare.

[@TheRoguelement]

When you say Commander is that like the MU-2...they have that high wing and very low nose wheel .. like that feeling of being real close to pavement ..We used to have both the Jet commander other in our hanger .

[@nizexlizzy]

They are similar in look but completely different everywhere else.

[@MrSixstring2k]

This how is done, cool and collected. I would seat on any plane you fly sir.

[@davidsoom6383]

Google the flight where a mechanic legally flew a twin commander 500 on one engine with the other engine;s prop stowed away. It's OK I guess to get all worked up because of an engine shut down but to a seasoned pilot it's not a big deal. It's very manageable in VFR conditions, lightly loaded etc. After several of these shutdowns in dirty dog freight hauling operations the pilot acts differently than the doctor who loses his first engine on his shinny Baron with a few nurses on board.

[@tomburke1]

That single engine flight of the Commander was made to show how safe the airplane was. I remember the flight.

[@rennied2]

If it's unplanned though, you have no idea why the engine failed, and whatever caused it might cause the only remaining engine to fail too.

[@dandaniel439]

It was in 1950.

[@donc9751]

Very nicely done!!!!

[@Agwings1960]

Looks like you handled single engine operation pretty good, and so did the aircraft.

[@joshausman4703]

Good on ya sir! Amazingly composed flying!

[@RWBHere]

I'm only seeing 360p video here. Glad that you appeared calm, and made it back safely.

[@nizexlizzy]

RWBHere not sure why. It is uploaded at 720p

[@Rkevwill2687]

All the commanders have been my favorite looking planes, since I was hanging around GA airports with my pilot dad, in the 50's and 60's. Of course, favorite looking, and best performing is two different things. Nonetheless, I've always felt they were way cool.

[@jgrokoest2419]

Rkw North American designed the most stunning planes, including the B1. Hoover favored the F86

[@ronaldreil6835]

god, i hope i would stay that calm. you almost seem bored. fantastic.

[@andytaylor1588]

Nice landing! Appreciate that video.

[@abtechgroup]

makes you glad you're in a twin! thanks for sharing

[@Tmax-ub5br]

Man flying looks so cool.

[@SimonKinsingerMountainReigns]

Thanks for sharing! Great educational video! Keep up the good work!

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

I flew one of those once. It had the old strip like compass on the panel. I didn’t like it. Lol. Great video. Time to put some turbines on that thing.

[@tdgdbs1]

It's nice to have a twin.

[@graycloud057]

The twin C is a great airplane! Great pilot there also!

[@paulspinks1019]

Never flown a 500S, but wish I had the opportunity. Flown other twins, but that one alludes me!

[@michaellake2359]

Great job to you and ATC.

[@MegaTraker]

Well done video and pretty cool flying.

[@twilliams4629]

that atc was trying so hard not to ask how many souls onboard.

[@miketaylor4735]

Right down the central line. Ace of the base right there

[@dreamaviation381]

Just seeing this video for the first time. I love the Commanders, very strong reliable airplanes with great flying characteristics. Anymore new commander videos coming out soon? I will be buying one pretty soon. I want to get more knowledge on the airplane. Great job flying the airplane. Shows a lot about who you are as a pilot. Keep up the good work.

[@gotbordercollies]

What an awesome controller