TODAY Exclusive: Passenger-Turned-Pilot Details Miracle Landing

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2 жыл бұрын

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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@brooklynforever1990 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sgrvtl7183 2 жыл бұрын

Solid guy

@billyjack3361 2 жыл бұрын

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

@davidhayden6724 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chloekaftan 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@GizmoRob176 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rhocke4590 2 жыл бұрын

Just wait until the movie comes out!

@Relaxingmusic-zb6xf 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@anton_krylov1 11 ай бұрын

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

@allancerf9038 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@A_Life_Worth_Living1993 2 жыл бұрын

He’s so well spoken, intelligent and brave

@drix4275 Жыл бұрын

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

@TangentOmega 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah… that giddy interviewer.

@davidb3491 2 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly!

@spitfirekid1 2 жыл бұрын

Aviate, navigate, communicate!

@stiteam8788 2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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!"

@romonaelrod7870 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

……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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@starstuff5371 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Charlie_12x3 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cdeeb002 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christophermark1569 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@christophermark1569 what in the world

@ClaudioProductionsX Жыл бұрын

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

@modermflamewar9247 Жыл бұрын

@@christophermark1569 Simp @ss

@thomaslemon3971 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@docholiday7758 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

You're a daisy if you do lol

@angelestorres6334 2 жыл бұрын

He IS a pilot

@mom2babygkaterad946 2 жыл бұрын

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

@irisfields1659 Жыл бұрын

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

@yo-yowilliams2022 2 жыл бұрын

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

@OctPSfever 2 жыл бұрын

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

@skyetoast9476 2 жыл бұрын

I was freaking out just hearing it! So brave

@grouperkng1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@12567NoYouCannot 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chloekaftan 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful sunshine how's your day going so far

@BT-ch9gf 2 жыл бұрын

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

@iainbagnall4825 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nancyhoward7005 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@nancyhoward7005 2 жыл бұрын

Hero

@cll1639 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

More of a setting down story

@mpd2houston812 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@panam4974 2 жыл бұрын

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

@txbre8758 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Correct

@lotterylarry7777 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Albania18100 2 жыл бұрын

There are alot of dumb people on the internet

@larryphotography 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesordwayultralightpilot 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@j5santos 2 жыл бұрын

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

@livinbytheocean2032 2 жыл бұрын

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

@FintechHub231 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wendywhite1181 2 жыл бұрын

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

@12567NoYouCannot 2 жыл бұрын

agree.

@matthewking5612 2 жыл бұрын

He's Top Dog

@johngonzo9671 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Do most people not intuitively know this?

@ronnyziesmer4709 2 жыл бұрын

No it’s not. Lol

@walthastingsRV-7A 2 жыл бұрын

“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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alanluscombe8a553 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

When and where was that?

@alanluscombe8a553 11 ай бұрын

@@v1rg in graham Washington in 2005

@bartholomewa9294 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding job brother

@PlantTrees 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Jessalyn032 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@nataliebierman3067 2 жыл бұрын

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!!!♥️

@krisbf 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@cc-ly4vm 2 жыл бұрын

Standing ovation to this man.

@pamelasosin8228 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alexgreham7865 2 жыл бұрын

Hello 🤗 how are you doing today

@pamelasosin8228 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alexgreham7865 2 жыл бұрын

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

@starstuff5371 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ileniepowell 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@domwings4329 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ginge7945 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HashiAkitaPuppy 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@fswfromthegroundup1848 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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. :)

@Vurnice4 2 жыл бұрын

That woman scored a hero for a husband. 💕

@patriciasullivan8020 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@EARXHEART 2 жыл бұрын

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

@davekeefe8938 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview last night Juan

@donaldstanfield8862 2 жыл бұрын

Without flaps, too!? What a story.

@johnfetter3252 2 жыл бұрын

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

@b.chuchlucious5471 2 жыл бұрын

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Don't Vaccinate!

@JesusIsKingofkings77 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@JustJenReacts 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christophermark1569 Жыл бұрын

@poulomi__hari 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jeremypr 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@FireCracker3240 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Satan bless us all.

@FLIPPER1439 8 ай бұрын

@@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””

@niks966 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMentalFitChick 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christophermark1569 Жыл бұрын

@erich930 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@danak8782 2 жыл бұрын

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

@by.jyamae Жыл бұрын

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

@shanegalloway9149 Жыл бұрын

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!

@debpearce3786 2 жыл бұрын

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

@flvyu 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Media focuses on all the negative

@12567NoYouCannot 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed.

@42istheansweradam42 2 жыл бұрын

But it's not real...

@slayqueen3574 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lorraine9242 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@fredishaffer1636 2 жыл бұрын

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

@icf6770 2 жыл бұрын

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

@12567NoYouCannot 2 жыл бұрын

Right.

@lisaratley4858 2 жыл бұрын

He’s quite easy in the eyes too! Hero

@AmericanGal_69 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lukealadeen7836 2 жыл бұрын

Unlike you

@iloveamerica3917 2 жыл бұрын

Very easy on the eyes.

@bravekayak1671 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely he’s hot!

@franceyneireland1633 21 күн бұрын

He has a beautiful wife.

@Rebeka1589 2 жыл бұрын

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

@frankbiz 2 жыл бұрын

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

@natividadbernardo4074 2 жыл бұрын

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

@princessbc9791 2 жыл бұрын

His calm and emotional health is unreal.

@mr.jmiranda4198 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sarabeescutflowersmore795 2 жыл бұрын

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

@keokiaki5647 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@TheGabyNya 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christophermark1569 Жыл бұрын

@martymcmannis6581 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RensinkRamblings 2 жыл бұрын

I love Savanna. She seems so compassionate and real❤️

@cyama8679 2 жыл бұрын

What a courageous men! God bless them

@user-in8dz3xh5b 2 жыл бұрын

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

@F-Man 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

100%!!! hes literally a natural

@tiffanyritter9468 2 жыл бұрын

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

@irisfields1659 Жыл бұрын

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

@Whatdocowsdrink 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nopjack7278 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@DarlaAnne 2 жыл бұрын

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

@vamosadialogar693 2 жыл бұрын

@@DarlaAnne exactly!!

@blademanx 2 жыл бұрын

@@DarlaAnne coulda woulda shoulda.....

@reneejones5675 2 жыл бұрын

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*

@jeffreyadams207 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@lizgerman1238 2 жыл бұрын

I love how she asked him about his prayer ♥️.

@irisfields1659 Жыл бұрын

That was so 😋 💟🙏🏻🇱🇷

@valiantsinak7414 Жыл бұрын

How brave he is! Thank God for help, for helping to land the plane!!!🙏🙏🙏❤️👍God bless this family!!!

@ribbleslipscomb5171 2 жыл бұрын

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

@hannw7 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@justinherbert9146 Жыл бұрын

One of the all time most amazing stories - i was in the sauna at the health club reading the newspaper when i read this story - i was amazed and told it to the other folks sitting in the sauna - no one could believe it. His cool demeanor under pressure really helped along with God's mercy. This is a one in a billion outcome.

@my_name_is_nat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God for this man's bravery

@suzannehartmann946 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sacseeboyfj5922 2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@elizabethwilk9615 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Augfordpdoggie 2 жыл бұрын

which god, zeus?

@Augfordpdoggie 2 жыл бұрын

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

@geness9676 2 жыл бұрын

@Benyam Alemu AMEN 🙏

@biteme0973 2 жыл бұрын

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

@frankyjas5184 Жыл бұрын

What a great story. Talk about a feel good moment. And when I learned he had a wife that was expecting it made the story that much greater. Really happy for him and his family. And also great to hear the pilot survived. A good ending to what could have been a horrific tragedy. Well done sir. All the praise to you.

@MrJohndl 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sergicalcantara 2 жыл бұрын

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. 🙏🏼

@maxinewest4096 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lrey3849 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chubsnubber4867 Жыл бұрын

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!

@martinweihrauch2379 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable that the plane got off the ground in the first place with his huge balls.

@canoelicker 2 жыл бұрын

Such an awesomely great story. Been following this since it happened. He has alot to live for.

@kristinasmith8108 2 жыл бұрын

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

@samjeypaul 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS A TESTIMONY , WHAT A GREAT GUY

@MsTropicalRookie Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

nothing to do with god, such bigots...

@sarashepard7504 2 жыл бұрын

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

@coreysanko 2 жыл бұрын

Real talk

@TheSteelerider 2 жыл бұрын

A smart, observant guy. Didn’t panic, followed instructions, and landed the plane. Couldn’t have happened in a better aircraft as well.

@lheraelorde753 2 жыл бұрын

thanks to the pilot and to the instructors.too.GOD BLESS US

@mikulitsi1819 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic guy! Unbelievable job by him and everyone who helped him and instructed how to land that plane

@joshlemke735 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rustincohle2135 2 жыл бұрын

Flying is not common sense.

@ydl6832 2 жыл бұрын

Interviewer: How did you know the way to level off the plane? The guy: That's just common sense...

@heha4132 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. And how did he fly ,turned ,descended, lined up with the runway and landed in a crosswind on a centerline is also a common sense....

@walthastingsRV-7A 2 жыл бұрын

@@heha4132 right….and another question: He said that his EFIS displays were black. Yet, when the first controller told him to try a do a slow descent, he stated,” Right now I’m descending 550 per minute”…… If the EFIS was black, he had no VSI instrument. How did he know that he was descending at 550fpm? And even if he did have a VSI, someone with “zero flight experience “ would not know how to read the instrument……🤔

@bw4t 2 жыл бұрын

@@walthastingsRV-7A I have zero flight experience, but 1) I often flew in small commercial puddle-jumpers and quite a few times I was in the co-pilot's seat, and thus had opportunity to study the instrument panel, and 2) I was taught in grade school about things like altimeters and horizon indicators, how they work, and what they tell you. Also various other gauges and controls and what they are called. So although I have zero flight experience, I can more or less navigate my way around a simpler instrument panel and know how to read it.

@mrth1702 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God for Video games too.

@AmericanGal_69 2 жыл бұрын

And that's not very common anymore.

@pocketgreetings6450 2 жыл бұрын

Great story & he did a fantastic job. The peace of God was on him & the whole situation!

@CallumMoorekw 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend...Wow. The whole story. Insane. More people in the world like this please!!!

@thatairplaneguy 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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