Twin Commander Lost Engine

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6 жыл бұрын

Today I lost the left engine on the Twin Commander and had to make and Emergency Landing. Turns out it was the #3 cylinder exhaust valve guide broke and the valve was wiggling around. Now I get to drive back up to the airport where I left her to take a new cylinder to get it fixed.

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@user-ss6zt2mo1l 5 жыл бұрын

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 🙌🏼

@scottmajor2620 6 жыл бұрын

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

@davidbarbee1276 6 жыл бұрын

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

@steinwaygrande3971 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@transgenerations 6 жыл бұрын

That controller was aces up....

@schlusselmensch 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@mark8172 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Zalaniar 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sprinklesforlunch 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 .

@brightidea48 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@av8tore71 5 жыл бұрын

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!!

@bassmith448bassist5 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@Hondaridr58 6 жыл бұрын

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

@amirsadiq942 6 жыл бұрын

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

@CMFL77 5 жыл бұрын

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

@pesto12601 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

@@pesto12601 Just young spoiled and self-centered.

@mikeryan6277 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@topwatch7119 5 жыл бұрын

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!!

@snudge9626 6 жыл бұрын

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

@canalcaribeno 6 жыл бұрын

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

@tomi6261 6 жыл бұрын

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

@2sheetstothewind484 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jennydiazvigneault5548 6 жыл бұрын

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

@journeyer58 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@310Pilot 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@RioHondoHank 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@chjadam 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@5710fpilot 5 жыл бұрын

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

@davejones542 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@JohnS916 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@DWBurns 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ricknelson9362 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@randyporter3491 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Tower Bridge Well said.

@timmorris3056 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@willyt7241 6 жыл бұрын

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

@PA30Pilot 3 жыл бұрын

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

@airmechanical7163 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work! You handled it like a seasoned pro.

@dhorsman2000 Жыл бұрын

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

@joshausman4703 6 жыл бұрын

Good on ya sir! Amazingly composed flying!

@txflyguy0076 6 жыл бұрын

Great job, good ATC thanks for the post

@theav8rs45 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tbriglia01 5 жыл бұрын

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

@larryconrad2101 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SimonKinsingerMountainReigns 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rick66649 6 жыл бұрын

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

@danielledykgraaf6483 5 жыл бұрын

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

@abtechgroup 5 жыл бұрын

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

@leandrewwilliams554 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rong4248 6 жыл бұрын

Wow nerves of steel ! LOL Great job Glad your ok

@hawkdsl 6 жыл бұрын

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

@FlyingWildAZ 6 жыл бұрын

Strong work Glenn.

@TommyRobinsoncat 5 жыл бұрын

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 .

@TeemarkConvair 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@DouglasGardnerTV 6 жыл бұрын

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

@schlusselmensch 6 жыл бұрын

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

@andytaylor1588 6 жыл бұрын

Nice landing! Appreciate that video.

@bassmith448bassist5 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bh2556 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Calm and smooth.

@BloomingtonFPV 6 жыл бұрын

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...

@92fsoakcreek 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MrSixstring2k 6 жыл бұрын

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

@davldbigman6034 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MegaTraker 5 жыл бұрын

Well done video and pretty cool flying.

@erikgeniza4793 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo!! Just like a walk in the park!!

@ronaldreil6835 6 жыл бұрын

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

@dhorsman2000 Жыл бұрын

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

@maddogeleven Жыл бұрын

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.

@K1DTC 6 жыл бұрын

That controller was in very professional and helpful.

@nizexlizzy 6 жыл бұрын

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

@williameudy633 6 жыл бұрын

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

@nizexlizzy 6 жыл бұрын

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

@chrisambrose8838 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jarrodwhittington9108 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@WolfPilot 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sturvinmurvin9408 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RippedWookie 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you made it down safely.

@ScottsSynthStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Your Bob Hoover moment. :) Good job.

@Agislife1960 6 жыл бұрын

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

@davidgalati5465 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Rkevwill2687 6 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Tmax-ub5br 5 жыл бұрын

Man flying looks so cool.

@RWBHere 6 жыл бұрын

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

@nizexlizzy 6 жыл бұрын

RWBHere not sure why. It is uploaded at 720p

@lawerencecohen8287 5 жыл бұрын

Your new call sign. ICEMAN, my compliments.

@radamus210 9 ай бұрын

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.

@BaronPilot 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Deserves many more views then it has so far! Nice job on your part and the part of ATC! Great example of the system working. I hope to never post a video like this! LOL BTW I love commanders. My dream is to trade my Baron for a 500B one day.

@nizexlizzy 6 жыл бұрын

Baron Pilot thanks and you wouldn’t regret the trade

@BaronPilot 6 жыл бұрын

I know I wouldn't. When I bought my M20J the sales man told me to never fly an Ovation, even if I had the opportunity unless I was ready to buy one. He said it would ruin flying the M20J. That was great advice. That's kind of why I've stayed away from actually looking for a 500B. LOL

@GaryMCurran 6 жыл бұрын

One day, BP, one day you'll get your 500B, although I still don't understand why you wouldn't want a 500S.

@xiongmu1 6 жыл бұрын

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

@randyporter3491 5 жыл бұрын

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 !

@hiimbrady 6 жыл бұрын

Nice flying, dude.

@alexhouse1684 6 жыл бұрын

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

@j-flyerpg65 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Job!

@rltowe 6 жыл бұрын

Good job Glenn...Piece of cake...

@robtebay2 Ай бұрын

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

@catherinehackett4562 6 жыл бұрын

Very well handled on both ends

@arielblu 6 жыл бұрын

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

@kenclark9888 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! Good job!

@donc9751 11 ай бұрын

Very nicely done!!!!

@miketaylor4735 6 жыл бұрын

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

@paulspinks1019 6 жыл бұрын

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

@williamhammond3998 5 жыл бұрын

Keyboard warriors...

@treashurehunter800 2 жыл бұрын

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

@NealAngelatangelroycewealth 6 жыл бұрын

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

@michaeljuster67 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@twilliams4629 Жыл бұрын

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

@alextanti432 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent job!

@dreamaviation381 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@boxterjeff Жыл бұрын

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

@Hands4Surgery 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@AustrianJager 5 жыл бұрын

I love this ATC!

@michaellake2359 3 жыл бұрын

Great job to you and ATC.

@user-ss6zt2mo1l 5 жыл бұрын

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.