Wow! Thank you very kindly for that. True stories are the best! Cheers, Tim

That was fantastic ! ! Helen was GREAT and she had an amazing support team. Her husband would have been so proud.

@@FSMaNiA 1qqqq he

The man was too. Devours. Used too much language

Agreed I loved this story

Thanks for the information. ❤ Pure braveness.

RIP, Helen..

may her soul rest in peace .. she's reunited with her husband in heaven... her voice reminds me of my grandma

She probably can still live longer if she didn't get the injuries when the plane landed.

😅@@demonslayer4951no no ii no no no no

So is Helen!

Yes he is.

Amen 🙏

Not to mention the awesome airmanship demonstrated by the pilot on distress! She was brilliant!

​@@themichaelbrigdenI could hardly breathe watching this. Humans are amazing.

So impressed by this action. Bless you both.

Composer? 😅

​@@kelrogers8480Vivaldi. And, I'm pretty sure that they maintained composure as well. I wish I had a dollar for every post I made that was ruined by technology trying to finish my sentences with hand grenade accuracy. 😅

I mean tbf life and death situations tend to do this.

Love flying .. Love the message. Watched the video footage entire video. I was in tears....

I would had a heart attack

She is one blessed angel!! Composure amazing, one gutsy Lady!

And to run out of feul in the right engine! 😢

Yes. And a woman fitting that description is probably one of only a handful in existence, lol!

@Steve Gooden Beautiful poem. ♡♡

They don't make them like this any more .

At 80 years of age most people have have cognitive issues (BIDEN)much less trying to Land a twin engine airplane. Helen was an amazing woman.

Amen!

Yes nerves of steel!

God Bless her and her husband may he rest in peace he was helping her down safely as well

I also cried...I was overtaken. Wow. That situation, the way that little old lady sounded. Incredible. What an inspiration.

Women of courage

She is indeed an Iron lady.i wish i could meet and give her a big hug

Her son should never have called her frail,

He mentioned her frailness, which was true, to emphasise the amazing strength and fortitude of his mother. Her frailness was a physical reality.

@@N2FLYIN He mentioned her frailness, which was true, to emphasise the amazing strength and fortitude of his mother. Her frailness was a physical reality.

@Josh I did not know that. Thank you for sharing. He was a brave soul to fly formation with a passenger pilot. Rest in peace.

Was wondering about him…thanks

Thank you ,may he be rewarded for his bravery.❤

@@FSMaNiA1 year later lol. can you explain this in almost children’s terms? I understand the very obvious reason; crashing. but would it have really been that easy for this non-pilot to accidentally sabotage the flight of the pilot?

@@rachelthomas5993 Why on Earth would the pilot's wife sabotage a flight where she would have a very high chance of dying in the process? If there had been any nefarious intent I'm pretty sure the post crash investigation would have discovered sabotage. Cheers, Tim

RIP Helen.

I’m

When you have lived that long nothing really shakes you. I'm currently there myself at 36 but that's because I do extreme sports.

Well said ....many couldn't handle it.

@@Taerin74 I'm 51 and this shit would have probably scared me into a heart attack long before I landed the plane. Of course I didn't have a husband I flew planes with and I have a fear of flying as it is.

I so agree with this

This lady is amazing so calm and the pilot who is guiding her in is also so calm really so amazing good for you Helen from A Oosthuizen I'm south africa

WOW!!!!!

Indeed. This is a picture of the human spirit under great duress. Amazing

She probably have in her mind that her husband could get help too. I don’t think she realized he was dead.

I know ...she was even cracking funny jokes during it all (Dont you have faith in me?)....UNBELIEVABLE! ha

What a fabulous story, and it brought tears to my eyes also. What wonderful composure Helen maintained knowing the plight of her husband. I think if that were me I would exit the plane and scream my lungs out. To the family of Helen and John, you had two great people to remember the rest of your lives.

Calling him ‘Sir’ and calling her, ‘Grandma’, revealed so much about you, and not much about them!

❤

So proud of you both think I fell in love with instructer and his calm voice 👏👏😅❤❤

Yes he is. She is so brave.

She is so calm.

She seems to be in a large plane?

He ran her out of gas and she crash landed. Not that great in my book

He did not run her out of gas, he had to get her in the best, the safest position to be able to land. What an amazing teacher and a very brave lady.

I got a kick out of that too. Reminds me of the sense of humor of my dear Grandma. God Bless Her.

I love this amazing true life to this woman of her age she did a remarkable journey and calmed to herself how to calm her self and pay attention to the other pilot to guide her

I didn't think I was going to cry and then she landed it!! Tears just flowing!

Absolutely....this is incredible and highly commendable. And the flight team and pilot too.

I find this absolutely breathtaking. Helen is such an awesomely courageous and strong woman.

She had taken classes in Phone solo before, so luckily she had some experience.

I sure got on edge 😢but she sure was a surviver so calm.now they are together RIp.❤

wow!

Wow, what a nail biter. Phenomenal 80yr old, wonderful partner for her husband and brave to take a few pilot lessons; I imagine for this just -in-case situation. The pilot who brought her to safety was so patient, and his repeating everything w/o getting frustrated, or raising his voice too much was what kept her focused, and hopeful. U could tell she was loosing it somewhat, just wanted it to end. If that pilot hadn't been right there in the sky w/her, chances are it would have ended terribly. (She never recognized her son's voice, did she?) Wonderful video, great graphics. Worth the time watching and satisfactory ending, in spite of her injuries. Dad's home, mom's home and alive to see her family again. The pilot and woman pilot on the ground both deserve medals.🤯👍🤗

Thank God 🙏🏽

@@brucetowner5775 But you know he browned his trousers. Shit! This woman's gonna die and possibly take others out with her.

Actually, the pilot in the chase plane was horrible. He failed to simplify everything to her limited ability. You need to be more specific when giving direction. "Power back... power back... power back... power back... power back..." doesn't give her any goal to shoot for. Also, he took way too long to get airborne, resulting in her being faced with the dangerous scenario of engine failures on a twin. It doesn't take a proficient pilot 15 minutes to get airborne.

@@OneTequilaTwoTequila you cannot be serious.

Xxc

She did a great job, don’t know i would be so calm and patient

They saved her life. They were incredible!

Really? They ran her out of gas on one engine.

That pilot was so amazing I'm so proud of grandma ❤️ absolutely beautiful

Blessings

But she crash landed

@@michaelwalsh9145 ....PLEASE acknowledge what a MIRACLE it is when an 80 year old, frail woman, who doesn't even know how to use a computer, and just had some minor flight lessons 30 years ago, lands a plane on an airstrip 🙏💝

@@Vikingshop Walsh is trolling. anybody with half a brain cell can tell that this was an almost impossible feat. it'd be fan-fiction if it wasn't recorded

@@michaelwalsh9145 so what

@@michaelwalsh9145 she crash landed softly enough to walk away…that’s fuking AMAZING.

That was Jesus speaking through her.

​@@MrMJmusicLover .yes indeed.

Yes , and she stayed strong. That was my favorite part besides she lived . They seem like they were very good people and they carried the tradition of Angel 😇 flights.

@@cathylewanski7881 You can't always feel a pulse by hand because it is so light some times. There's a possibility that she might of thought he was just unconscious.

i think i detected impatience/unkindness on the part of her son

@@harridan. It might have been or came across like that because he was plum out of his mind with worry. I know I would have been worried 😟.

@@irenemarano8241 Helen is a woman with nerves of steel. Really cool

Very kind words! Thanks for sharing.

What a blessing that Helen was able to make a landing it's amazing! God bless the Collins family in Jesus name.

I know that God was with her and I thank Him for saving her Rip Helen

Right. I was so touched by her amazing strength even though she might have known her husband passed it moved me deeply, what a brave wonderful mother. God bless her family. 🙏

I'm a Flight Attendant of 30 years this is an amazing video , how brave and calm your Beautiful Mom was during such a stressful crucial emergency situation ❤️ I felt like I was there onboard with her . Thank You for posting this I flew on propeller aircraft and major jumbo jets.

Such a brave woman.

*airmanship

I don't know how she kept her cool. She is amazing!

I agree, very touching and was brought to tears after hearing her passing 3 years later.

Heartwrenching yet so heartwarming lay scary.. I'm sitting on the edge can hardly breathe but so very p'leased this Mama landed safely. God Bless her Dear and very brave heart .. Love her, she's a hero

I hope you’re doing better ❤️

Seu comentário me sensibilizou muito. Assisti o vídeo com a emoção presa ao coração, ao ler seu comentário, não contive as lagrimas. Daqui de muito longe, do outro lado do mundo, eu te envio minhas melhores vibrações e orações. Deus te abençoe!

God protect you and seek the Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart and soul!! Praying for you!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I found it a few minutes ago listening to the .Legend Paul McCartney .I don't how this video came about .🙏I think google . Detected that I was sad and pull up my spirits, this video came to be am saving this one.To show others that we must keep our cool.Things will work out my. God this lady just inspired me big time may you rest in peace .Helen and John 🙏.

I’m crying as well. Not much anyone can say except Helen should have her heroics engraved on her tombstone. She was wonderful!

If you’re going to die at least die trying not to.

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What a courageous, wonderful Lady. Thanks God she was able to follow instructions inspite of all the stress she was going through, and the plane had enough fuel. Great, Lovely and unbelievable. Patient instructor, a wonderful guide and communicator.

Couldn't agree more!

@StayInAlive Someone to look UP too? Lol. Good at puns maybe?

Hello there! I can’t preformed English grammar perfectly . I thought 💭 she was just another professional.!

It definitely says something about her brave character. ❤️🤛🏼

@@FSMaNiA Video like these help you to believe in yourself. And there is nothing you can’t do if you put your mind and heart to it. Helen left FOOT PRINTS for all of us. 🙏

Helen you are a women in a million

Love you

May she RIP much love and respect

I'm glad she got those 3 extra years.

Damn, she deserved way more time what a quick thinking woman all the while, dealing with a massive loss. Rip to both.

I çould not stop looking.A a brave lady a brave lady I'm very happy very briefly be very happy. All went well. I could not put my phone down I watch I watched the entire video congratulations rest in peace my dear

Very smart! The Captain , might become , unavailable for a lack of better words!

Big difference

So smart! I want to call my friend in her 50’s whose husband is a pilot and ask her if she can fly. I don’t think she can. I think that’s absolutely necessary after seeing this.

My Ex actually had me familiarize with his airplane and learn the control panel as well as fly it but I never landed or took off.

I would say “if” something would happen to me”

Awesome 🎉🎉

❤👍🙏

Composer: That's a smart idea. Wouldn't have thought of that.

Shiiit. I don't even want a woman touching my steering wheel. Lol

@@zombywoof1015 What a sexist you are.

Wow!!! Incredible!!!

Thank you so much and welcome aboard! Best regards, Tim

​​@@FSMaNiAI have never flown an airplane and know nothing about flying and even I can tell this recreation was very impressive. The animation of what the plane is doing aligns exactly with what the pilot is saying, while he is giving her directions AND aligns with her actions prior to him correcting her. You can see it move a certain way, such as starting to turn to the left and he says "No, don't go left" and it straightens out again. Excellent recreation.

It seems to be a fairly common reaction.

Blessings

My tears are flowing

❤

😂

she survived world war 2 dude, she has seen worse than this

Rowan Sri, I concur! I was so touched by this video! I was thinking about taking Aviation lesions, and I’m obsessed with training videos, and pilot errors good, and bad youtube videos. Maybe why I didn’t start lesions yet lol I could never afford my own plane, but I have friends that use to take me in their aircrafts. I live by a local airport. I’m from Pa, and I’ve been in the same plane she was in. I thought to myself, idk if I would know what to do. This video mad me realize I should be aware of important controls before leaving, I will ask more questions. I never thought about a crisis. This video made me cry, i was shock, sad, then relieved. I hope I’m like her if I see 82. I think this was undeniably God plan! He kept her strong in a difficult time. She probably know in her heart, He can’t be helped. However, she was going safely bring the love of her life home to Rest In Peace so the kids could see him, and pay their respects. The admiration I have for her is unmeasurable. It was incredible to watch her! The strength she found deep inside herself to stay calm, get a grip, and focus on getting to land for help. That took such courage, she is someone to be admired. Personally, I think Love played a major roll in all this. The love lost, the love for her son waiting on land, and the love for her other kids and grandchildren. She wasn’t going to let anything else happen that would effect loved ones lives. Momma bear mode took over! It’s beautiful, heart warming, and I could only hope that I’ll find a love like that one day. Love conquers…

Everyone thanks for your lovely and great loving comments Helen deserve an Honorable Medal 🎖🛫🛩 May 21 2022 my first truth story Thanks 🙏 KZfaq Bravo 👏 love ❤️ and Memorable moments for Mrs Helen and to her large family from Sherbrooke Québec Canada 🇨🇦 Bonjour 👋 May God Bless all involved for Helen professional and calm action. A second solo Pilot like Amelia Hearart

This was the most amazing thing I have ever watched. I was so nervous watching and listening. I was so proud of Helen. May she be remembered for her bravery and calmness while taking instructions from the pilot.

Simply amazing!

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

Absolutely agreed!

Wah! The suspense was so real! Great team work right there, and God's grace. A great display of self control by Hellen. May they both rest in peace..

What would you rather her do, panic and crash the plane?

so truely she hs no experience but she knows how to hold how to fly.im jst watching the vedio and she s so amazing.my husband is a certified aircraft mechanic connected in a good company n me too as an avionics tech.thts why i why her.so amazing.and the persons who guide her frm the control tower so nice and all are wll done.

Made me cry..don't you have any faith in me God Bless her.RIP.

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Hello Hellen am Radhe am from east Africa I love caregious people I wish I was there to give u a big hug . hope to see u soon

Proud of this woman pamela

Agree

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I'll Mkk

Right and their Son is at the air port waiting and hearing all this going on...😮

God I wish for these skills as I continue to learn how to fly.

Thank you all for your positive thoughts and comments. K. M

@@DA-ji4tf lol glad you let everyone know that you are learning to fly. Fell better 🤮

Faith...in herself?

Wait, Helen died as well? What?!

@StayInAlive umm, no, he wasn't.

@@kimchipig YOU MUST BE ONE MISERABLE ATHEIST S.O.B. !

@@kimchipig OH stop....it's a beautiful sentiment!

Have you seen the one about a British gentleman who had never flown any plane and his friend, the pilot died. He not only lands safely but does it at night barely able to see the runway! He maintains a calm attitude with a great sense of humor. It's amazing to listen to!

@@kimchipig Len, Len, Len. Let’s lighten up a little bit😂.

Just amazing an older woman doing this

Bravo

Well that puts the Battle of Britain in its place! 😂

@@kelrogers8480 It was the most amazing "single" feat of airmanship, as in one person. Better? The Battle of Britain was fought by 2945 pilots, some highly trained, some complete rookies, yet they still all had training. This 80 year old woman had zero training, and a dead husband right next to her. The minerals on display from her is outrageous.

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

The hero is the woman that lost her husband and landed that plane!!!!!!!!

Yes. Both Helen and the pilot who guided her down onto the runway were awesome. I would love to meet him someday and thank him for the incredible job he did.

Yeah I almost did too , life is too hard sometimes , or seems like it is

@@suebell9977 They are both heroes, in my book.

I thought I was the only one choked up. I have no experience piloting a plane so putting myself in her seat I never could've stopped crying/freaking out to perform all those procedures for landing. & then one engine runs out of gas! She stayed so calm. Wow! Very emotional, edge of seat story.

Amazing ❤

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

What a great listener and a brave confident lady, well done lady,

@@abdiadan4837 She may have thought he just passed out and not that he was dead. During her flight time she mentally may be thinking he could be helped.

Someone just criticized the pilot for several reasons. That person must be all about him or herself. That pilot deserves a medal. Mrs. Collins new enough about flying to understand what "power up" means. Give me a break. She was not totally ignorant sitting in the cockpit. He was wonderful and the best. You must be someone that nothing or no one is good enough and stressful to be around. I am sorry.

​@@marjoriegreene1057 I'm confused as to why your criticizing someone who was giving praise to everyone involved. Did you have a bad day and need to scapegoat someone? Maybe we need a nap.

@@yayasorensen4351 she was referring to a previous comment but posted under a different one.

The strength of a woman is a Gift from the Lord. We have to be strong to give birth to a wonderful child. Nurture she or he till they leave the home. Love them for All time. While we look after a beloved husband while he earns the keep. Look after him in his last days before sadly leaving us ahead of time. Thank is True Love. RESPECT ! & Care till Death Do Us Part. God Test her Soul and His her Husband.

​@@marjoriegreene1057by

God bless us all

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

I was squeezing my phone and forgot to breathe, too. 🤣

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I was having a hard time remembering to breathe too.

We were with you on that one Jim xxxx

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

She,s a wonder woman

Not just “familiar” she was well trained by her husband!! Lots of hours in the air and of course, well trained by her husband.

I admire her courage! I was in suspense all the time. Thank God for her life and the wingmen who directed her.

This shows how much their loved❤ each other.They had the same interest thank god. This story needs to be seen by the world wow. Am just amaze this will a conversation piece .

Awee she passed away? She supposed to received a 🏅

Yes it is a nail bitter. Hollywood can’t script them any better.

👌

A big yes!

I am out of breath…

Holding my breath? I actually made a small hole in the palm of my left hand because I was gripping it so hard with my right hand, and digging my nails in. Helen had nerves of steel. Incredible.

Helen God blessing always you were amazing 👏 ❤

Amazing 😘

Courage is the ability not to overcome fear, but to act in spite of it. The fear is up close and personal, but you go ahead anyway.

Thank you for your likes and positive reactions.