Young pilot guided back to runway after losing landing gear
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Жыл бұрынWhen 21-year-old rookie pilot Taylor Hash took off last Friday in Michigan, veteran pilot Chris Yates realized something was off - literally. She had lost part of her front landing gear, but he helped her calmly and safely land the plane while she was alone in the air. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz reports for TODAY.
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@jrod1077 Жыл бұрын
Classic example of "aviate, navigate, communicate"! What a wonderful story and outcome...sure had me tearing up a bit.
@LowEarthOrbitPilot Жыл бұрын
Me too. Excellent input by Chris, Taylor and ATC made for the best possible outcome. Taylor is going to be an excellent pilot.
@evisin77 Жыл бұрын
I'm not crying your crying!
@LycanLucian Жыл бұрын
This is CRAZY important. I went to fly my drone with a friend that was at the moment in his first solos and went too far and lost GPS. I was about to lose it and he kicked into gear immediately. Talking to me, guiding me through the compas (we lost gps, but gyro and compas were fine) and looking for identifiable marks and roads on the ground (which was hard in the middle of buttf*ck nowhere) and we managed to safely land on our feet with battery to spare. The moment we started hearing it, looking for the lights (they are required by the law in here) and finally could catch a glimpse of it coming straight and steady towards us all our friends cheered. I hope my friend becomes and instructor one day, guy is crazy good at it.
@Stellar911 Жыл бұрын
"My daughter's name is Taylor... you are going to be okay" We need each other more than ever.
@donaldsalkovick396 Жыл бұрын
Actually that was pretty cheesy and lame. We don't need more of that. Manufacturered drams. There are a lot of Taylor's btw
@kionyoung1181 Жыл бұрын
@@donaldsalkovick396 bro get a life
@babybirdhome Жыл бұрын
@@donaldsalkovick396 There are a lot of Taylors, but how many of them are new pilots who just took off on one of their first solos while losing a nose gear and having a certified trainer in the air right nearby at the time it happens whose daughter is also named Taylor? I'm going to put it to you this way. I doubt that has ever happened before at any time in all of human history anywhere in the universe. So yeah, there are other people named Taylor, but her name isn't what stands out here and you completely missed the point. Besides, what harm does it cause to you that people noticed that? None of this was manufactured other than the aircraft they were flying being literally manufactured aircraft.
@Eclipse-lw4vf Жыл бұрын
@@kionyoung1181 dude just hates his life cause he probs sits inside all day wondering why his life sucks when he wont do anything, see way to many hate on others and complain about their life because they want handouts and dont wanna have to work or especially work hard to get a better life
@matthewhouse2528 Жыл бұрын
@@kionyoung1181 Seriously!
@randyporter3491 Жыл бұрын
I've been a pilot for decades and I have to say THIS was incredible. I mean it, the pilot (Taylor) was so impressive. She is exactly who we all want in the air with us. The CFI was amazing ! He knew EXACTLY what to say, and what to not say. He became Taylor's guiding angel, while the controller was perfect ! This incident was more valuable to Taylor than any training she could buy. She just got confirmation of her ability in a way most pilots never get. Well young lady, you did it ! You will NEVER forget this day and the two friends that helped you through it. You now KNOW you can handle it. Congratulations Taylor, you have the right stuff. Safe skies and welcome !
@eiloen Жыл бұрын
So is there something in the pre trip that would catch this issue? How do you check this?
@randyporter3491 Жыл бұрын
There is a “pre-flight” inspection that every pilot performs before a flight. This covers a basic visual inspection of the aircraft, as well as gas quality, oil etc. In this case you would think there would have been something out of the ordinary to see on the landing gear, BUT, it may not have been easily “seen”. This could be due to the construction of the gear itself and if this plane had wheel pants (covers) over the wheels, but don’t think this particular plane had those. The axle bolt must have been loose and not secured with safety wire, as required by the FAA. Possibly a mistake during maintenance. But, I’m guessing and I hate second-guessing or speaking for someone else. But to your point, yes, this possibly could have been spotted beforehand.
@josephking6515 Жыл бұрын
On her *third solo* and managed to cope with this. Taylor shall make a magnificent contribution to the ranks of us professional pilots. She did really *really* well. Don't give up on your goal Taylor and I wish you all the very best in our amazing profession. CAVU, blue skies and tailwinds! 👍
@flyoverfredusa Жыл бұрын
when you listen to the full recording you realise how amazing Chris was, outstanding
@ricksmith6888 Жыл бұрын
As a retired Professional Pilot who first learned to fly at that very same airport a lifetime ago, I only have one thing to say to her...Welcome to our world young lady, you're awesome!! To Chris the instructor, this has got to be the feel-good story of your career!! Great job!!
@aerator Жыл бұрын
I call my daughter kiddo also and it made me cry while watching this beautiful story with such a happy ending.
@SagebrushRambles Жыл бұрын
Yeah but she's your daughter...not a stranger.
@10RRASK Жыл бұрын
@@SagebrushRambles he was trying to make her feel comfortable, and it worked.
@Gobbbbb Жыл бұрын
@@SagebrushRambles At that moment he was treating her like one of his own for someone in need of help, which is what any good parent will naturally do, you're reading too far into it.
@Peacewind152 Жыл бұрын
I'm a fully licensed private pilot and I don't think I would have had Taylor's level of calm. She is going places in the aviation sector. Amazing flying, especially for someone only on her THIRD solo. Great support team there as well.
@GreatDataVideos Жыл бұрын
Also, there was another pilot in the air following her in case she needed help, and the female controller was great as well. Everyone did a wonderful job at trying to keep her calm and bring her down safely. As someone who had the front gear not lock in place until right before landing, I can understand her concerns. The controller helped me calm down as well. Taylor did phenomenally well for a student pilot!
@mikkolukas Жыл бұрын
Chris was the pilot following her.
@GreatDataVideos Жыл бұрын
@@mikkolukas Chris was in N667SU and the plane following was N113EJ. See VASAviation for the radar and audio.
@angelinasouren Жыл бұрын
@@GreatDataVideos Oh! I saw the video on VASAviation, but I too thought Chris was in N113EJ, as far as I recall, but now I realize he was on the ground. There was something in the beginning, where ATC said something like that, I recalll. Gonna have to listen to it again. Yeah, great job done by everyone.
@Argosh Жыл бұрын
@@angelinasouren yeah, the pilot following her then proceeded to go to his actual destination like the absolute madlad he was :D
@angelinasouren Жыл бұрын
@@Argosh Leave it up to an English person to fail to understand what happened, eh.
@CodeBlue_EMT-P Жыл бұрын
Taylor is humble and trusting in the perfect instructor in Chris. It’s evident that she’s a ready-made asset to any career path she takes.
@kevintaylor791 Жыл бұрын
If you listen to the full audio (I think the channel is VASA aviation or something) it really was handled amazingly by everyone. Right to the end. The Student, The Instructors (her own, and that guy), The Controller, and every other pilot in the area who stayed out of her way and off the radio.
@VictoryAviation Жыл бұрын
VASAviation. He covers a ton of different aviation events. His name is Victor. I believe he’s an airline pilot from Europe actually. But yes, the full version is an absolute tear jerker. They all did an amazing job.
@annwithaplan9766 Жыл бұрын
That's where I just came from and this was the next video in my feed. Man, I started choking up when I heard her nervousness. So glad it ended well for her.
@TheRealSovereignCitizens Жыл бұрын
But he said he was buying lunch after the landing.
@marimiller9605 Жыл бұрын
On Spotify there is a podcast on it actually telling the full story and how everything from emergency crews there on scene to Chris having her do a practice land to kinda calm her nerves before the actual one and explaining how it will sound and feel different when actually Landing I cried honestly Chris hats off to you you truly were her guardian angel and he is also helping her financially get her pilots career taken care of... ❤❤❤
@Steve-pk9ok Жыл бұрын
The media as usual failed to mention the professionalism of ATC. I received my flight training and certification from that same airport, and I can tell you without hesitation that the professionals in that tower are also a huge factor in her success.
@kennytesta9312 10 ай бұрын
There’s been many stories made about this incident and it gives plenty of credit to ATC so take a look.
@AM-xv3jx 11 ай бұрын
I saw a clip of this, I believe on TikTok and I couldn't help but get emotional .... He was so reassuring and created the calm she needed to bring that plane down safely....Taylor you did an amazing job with your angel's help on landing. ❤ Much love to both of you!
@fastfiddler1625 Жыл бұрын
Just shy of 5600 hours. 250 learning, 1000 as an instructor, the rest in my four airlines, and I've never had any major emergencies like that. Just goes to show, you have to be ready at any point because it might be in your first week, your last week when you're old, or never. If she gets back in the seat, she will have a great confidence boost for her career.
@rrrseajay Жыл бұрын
I get the impression she would have done fine on her own. However, the reassurance and support by Chris shows how great the community is.
@corpsecoder_nw6746 Жыл бұрын
yea the aviation community seems to all come together when things get outta hand for anyone within it.
@yooein Жыл бұрын
yeah, she figured out herself the type of landing to go for, she wasn't lost. but it was nice of everyone helping
@memovilmx6239 Жыл бұрын
she was on her 3rd Solo ever. She definitely needed a nice mentour
@UrPilotNatt Жыл бұрын
Exactly, I hate them calling the guy a guardian angel. But still great on him for helping.
@DellaClever Жыл бұрын
What wasn't said here but is on the ATC recordings is this that was only her 3rd solo flight. I am very impressed with Taylor & her ability to stay calm, fly & communicate...I bet you anything she's going to be an amazing pilot & I asset to which ever Airline is lucky enough to hire her!
@kevingrammes8426 Жыл бұрын
What a story. Awesome job by all involved! Taylor you kept calm, and did the number 1 thing we were all taught...Fly the airplane... Best wishes and keep working toward your goal, you will do great.
@michaelreid322 Жыл бұрын
I listened to the whole thing on the VASAvation video. Massive kudos to Taylor, for the way she kept calm and worked the problem. Equally big ups to Chris, the ATC, and another in the air behind her, who stood by ready to help.
@MegaZipz Жыл бұрын
When she says thank you very much and her voice cracked that made me tear up 😢
@justayoutuber1906 Жыл бұрын
The full exchange heard on another channel was really good. Everyone was so professional. But Chris gets two gold stars.
@gaius_enceladus Жыл бұрын
Wonderful story! A calm young pilot and a calm-and-seasoned veteran pilot to help her out. Wonderful! That landing was awesome too, all things considered!
@sarushimajack Жыл бұрын
I couldn't stop crying when I saw the documentary video made by the Japanese. Everyone involved in aviation at that time was wonderful. That's why I love airplanes and the sky. Sending love from Japan.
@biteme0973 Жыл бұрын
dont forget about the controller she did a great job as well
@ChannelingJohnBonham Жыл бұрын
This happened at my local airport here in Waterford, Michigan. What a great story and outcome!!
@kmore2785 Жыл бұрын
I live about a mile away! What an incredible story.
@carolabruzzo4935 Жыл бұрын
Great story - a tear jerker to watch! Bravo - good people!
@browsman2328 Жыл бұрын
What a heart warming story, I’m a big tough guy but I’m cutting onions here.
@mstunameow Жыл бұрын
Chris is amazing. So much love and support for a total stranger, mixed with so much composure, just an extraordinary ability to connect there. He could be a hostage negotiator in another life. Special guy.
@why25why Жыл бұрын
Omgosh - I *just* watched the video/incident on the VASAviation channel this morning! (It was a totally random find - I'm not at all into aviation.) I was in tears then, and this made me well up all over again. Chris was fantastic, and Erin as the controller needs kudos as well. But Taylor - my goodness! You were fantastic! I can't wait to fly with you in a commercial setting someday.
@dignanzero1445 Жыл бұрын
You're okay, you're okay, you're okay. Words of wisdom from moms and dads everywhere.
@jefffortney4261 Жыл бұрын
Well done, Chris and Taylor!
@grouperkng1 Жыл бұрын
Great job Pilot, ATC and Chris for helping her down along with everyone else there that helped out. Amazing job 💪💪♥️♥️
@MelissaNgai Жыл бұрын
This was such a beautiful story.
@aloha_27 Жыл бұрын
We would be remiss if we didn't commend PTK tower on the job she did as well. Bravo Zulu all around.
@Parthsean Жыл бұрын
Honestly, great job. Pilots are train to think ahead and be decisive and Chris showed an great example of that. Great job everyone involved. If you want to hear more go to VSA aviation he has the full ATC conversation.
@Trevor_Austin Жыл бұрын
It is a shame that so few people have flown an aircraft. If they had they would realise that even when the very worst of things occur (excluding a fire in the cabin or cockpit), you still have a choice. The outcome may not be pretty, but you will almost certainly walk or swim away. The most important thing is to take your time. You convert your height, speed or fuel into time and plan and prepare for the least worst outcome. Taylor, Chris and the ATC officer did this together and the outcome was the very best possible.
@frasersamuel2867 Жыл бұрын
Its great human beings helping each other out. Great story
@rocioruiz8716 11 ай бұрын
I wish Chris was my father… 😢 wonderful story
@cecillec2331 Жыл бұрын
I am afraid of flying, but I may just take a chance with either Chris or Taylor as the pilot. What a heart-warming story.
@Genmaicha-Khocha Жыл бұрын
無線の内容も聞きましたが、クリスさんや管制塔のサポートが非常に手厚くて素晴らしかったです。 彼らのやさしさに私は思わず泣いてしましました。 クリスさんのような人に私はなりたい。このニュースをありがとう。
@annewint Жыл бұрын
Amazing that she keeps calm in that situation 😮
@olgreywolf9688 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding job young lady!! Yep .... great war story that will stay with you forever. And, Chris, what a wonderful story for your future too.... enjoyed the vid ... !!
@Clarkstonlife Жыл бұрын
Love this story and close to home! Well done by all.
@johnsauer9067 Жыл бұрын
This is the second such incident I've seen on KZfaq. The other, a few years ago, involved a 17 year old girl on her first "cross country" solo when one of the main wheels came off on take off. With help from the tower and her flight instructor who was contacted to come help, that young girl got it down without injury to herself. That pilot was Maggie Taraska. Nothing like good training to end with a walk-away landing.
@dirkhoekstra727 Жыл бұрын
I listened to the radio coms of this incident on the VAS Aviation KZfaq channel earlier. Nice to see the actual footage here and the faces of the people involved.
@stargazeronesixseven Жыл бұрын
🙏 Thank You So Much Chris for helping Taylor to land that crippled plane! Calmness & Professionalism make everything a lot more easier! ... 🌷🌿🌍💜🕊
@Oduunich Жыл бұрын
There was another girl named Maggie 4 years ago who was 17 (so, same age) that had a similar incident. Would be awesome to see these 2 ladies meet.
@L2FlyMN Жыл бұрын
These stories make my eyes well up in tears!!!!
@nancychace8619 Жыл бұрын
Great story. Thank you for sharing.
@janncarter9899 Жыл бұрын
Angels we’re definitely watching. Kudos to those that gave guidance.
@kimmorrill7060 Жыл бұрын
I live behind this airport and have been here since 64 as a kid. Thank God she's ok and it didnt turn into a tragedy since she had no idea what had happened. That man was there for a reason!!
@jj7834 9 ай бұрын
Unreal! What a GIANT. Love this so much! Great job Taylor. Sir, you are just EPIC!
@AiRobi Жыл бұрын
日本の飛行機関連ユーチューブで知りました。 普段米国の悪いニュースばかりに触れてるけど、こういうところが本当の米国でもあると思いました。 有難うございました。 I learned about it from a Japanese airplane related youtube. I am usually exposed to only bad news about the U.S., but I thought this kind of place is also the real U.S. Thank you very much.
@FreshTillDeath56 9 ай бұрын
LEGENDARY PILOT.
@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful young woman! She did such an amazing job! I can only imagine this young woman in the future from that tiny little bird to flying hundreds of people safely. I could only imagine what it would be like to know your going to have to crash to land. Imagine that in your car, your going 100mph and someone tells you youve lost your brakes youve gotta crash this thing to hopefully survive. Jeesh.
@juanmanuelmolinapalma2657 Жыл бұрын
Nobody is talking about the maintance in this aircraft, this clearly is a human error of the mechanics in charge of the maintance of this plane. Good for the pilot, well done
@monaroman2874 Жыл бұрын
WOW just amazing well done to you both well done
@TheRealStrayWolf 10 ай бұрын
This story and the one about Maggie. Incredible.
@kcindc5539 Жыл бұрын
She has a very bright future ahead.
@user-lz3sq3ev4k Жыл бұрын
That is such a wonderful story
@michaelohehir3779 Жыл бұрын
I saw the original video, and this young woman was amazing, her calmness was outstanding, helped along by Chris and air traffic control. Credit to everyone involved, If I were in that situation I would want Chris in my ear, great outcome, no thanks to her own instructor who was absent on her third solo.👍👍👍
@annette9819 11 ай бұрын
I cannot stop the tears
@grimundertaker 10 ай бұрын
Taylor and Chris did amazing
@LingLiu2014 Жыл бұрын
Definite reminder of Maggie's too. I tell you if Maggie is watching Taylor's solo flight she'll be just as proud. I think both may meet up in future to talk about their experiences
@jimc884 Жыл бұрын
This is an issue with high time Diamond DA-20s. I've seen this happen to 3 from one flight school's airplanes (South-southwest of Atlanta), all high time aircraft. At that time, Diamond told me they "don't have any problems". Don't get me wrong, the DA-20 is an excellent trainer. I have close to 1,000 hours in these DA-20, 40s and 42s. Inspections of these DA-20 gear assembles where there are welds need to be very thorough. These welds are cracking, causing the gear to fall off. I have seen this twice after rotation and once on touch-down.
@TheCOZ 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight.
@jgunther3398 Жыл бұрын
TV is disturbing the way they go for the emotion. The way they edited this interview every other word is "cry", "welling up", "tears flowed" etc.
@CanChikMay Жыл бұрын
The atc and pilots were amazing…
@cdavid8139 11 ай бұрын
Obviously congrats to the young lady and the pilot and controllers helping her. But great job newsteam at Today
@alixena9340 Жыл бұрын
I don't cry. I had tears.
@PerfectedEvil 9 ай бұрын
Former pilot, medically retired. While having an emergency as you first start your flying career sucks, it really prepares you for later because you KNOW you can do it because you HAVE done it. Kudos to all involved, and Kudos for Taylor getting back into the seat. I suspect that she's going to be a great pilot.
@MichaelGreen831 Жыл бұрын
Great story. @74gear says pilots get two bags, a lucky bag filled with chips. The other is your experience bag, but it’s empty. As you grow as a pilot, you move chips from the lucky bag to the experience bag. She just moved a lucky chip to the experience bag. WTG
@nitramsonjack4741 Жыл бұрын
Great story!!
@jj2517 Жыл бұрын
This is like a movie ❤
@Murrrrrrp Жыл бұрын
Love this so much ❤
@JesHill Жыл бұрын
Fantastic story
@shawnweatherford24 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@SirensC3 Жыл бұрын
Great job Taylor! I would fly with you!
@slennie 8 ай бұрын
Made me think of Maggie who had her right main gear falling off on her first solo. Both women handled it like a boss! Hats off to that.
@gloriannburick1837 Жыл бұрын
Video gave me goosebumps
@AprylJ Жыл бұрын
I love this, such a wonderful story! 😊😅
@candiwallace6605 Жыл бұрын
Ahmazing 🙏🙏🙏❣❣❣
@tjmartin1492 Жыл бұрын
well done Taylor head up now!
@Kafj302 Жыл бұрын
so a real case of a hero flying off into the sunset.
@nigelwatkins558 6 ай бұрын
First emergency that I have heard on this channel where the ATC ONLY TALKED WHEN necessary, so congrats there as well to all the others involved
@boyfrmnewyork Жыл бұрын
This ol' pilot says well done! Get back up there as soon as possible, the sky beckons...
@TheProhetess Жыл бұрын
Guardian Angel and Super Hero great guy...Chris, are you related to Norma Yates?
@kennytesta9312 10 ай бұрын
Amazing
@suziperret468 Жыл бұрын
Good job of flying and support from the others…
@2Stepzupp Жыл бұрын
One day Maggie and Taylor are going to be on the same Flight Deck on a passenger airline and absolutely ace it when they have a nosewheel emergency
@Kafj302 Жыл бұрын
there is a video with the radio communications between them and the tower as well
@therichtershow Жыл бұрын
very powerful
@juligrlee556 Жыл бұрын
Taylor you made my day. I can't wait to fly in the back when you start flying the heavies.
@philipmartin708 Жыл бұрын
Thank God there was somebody to tell her how to make a normal landing.
@erich930 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and touching story! And what's up with the wheels falling off GA airplanes???
@ModestNeophyte Жыл бұрын
oh man, i just watched a youtube video of the entire encounter over comms. i didn't know this was so recent.
@MrJames_1 Жыл бұрын
Great story. Did we ever find out why the gear dropped off? (change of maintainer on the cards?)
@hotshot104 Жыл бұрын
Dad voice came out hard.
@sail_kani Жыл бұрын
機上空論さんからきた人✋
@daleallen7634 Жыл бұрын
Already "viewed" via "VAS Aviation" channel. Not this video, but the tower/pilot/airfield radio traffic, with radar footage.
@lucamarchiori2566 Жыл бұрын
What is first rear gear shake, tail down BEFORE nose down?
@jamesburns2232 Жыл бұрын
Taylor Hash needs to write her resume and apply to the airlines. She did the impossible by landing her small aircraft without a nose wheel tire! Taylor possesses incredible piloting skills! 😉😳
@corpsecoder_nw6746 Жыл бұрын
crisis handling by pilots is the biggest part of their training and what makes them good problem solvers, thorough planners, outside the box thinkers as well as making our skies safer.
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