My Pilot's DECEASED!!! I NEED HELP! Interview with DOUG WHITE - KING AIR N559DW - 2022

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
  • CHAPTERS
    00:00 INTRODUCTION
    05:23 FLYING LESSONS
    07:02 KING AIR N559DW
    09:41 DEATH OF BROTHER JEFF
    10:45 PILOT DIES
    43:15 TRIP HOME TO LOUISIANA
    45:00 AFTERMATH
    47:59 CAUSE OF PILOT'S DEATH
    49:37 MORE FLIGHT TRAINING
    52:32 GIVING BACK
    59:04 MGM MOVIE
    1:04:45 CONCLUSION
    With almost 10 million views, the Doug White King Air video has been the most popular video on the FS MaNiA Channel by far. I was pleasantly surprised receive an invitation to visit Doug and his family in Archibald, LA this past July 2022. I wondered if Doug would be open to an on camera interview? I asked and Doug said, "bring your stuff".
    YIKES!!! I'm not a seasoned interviewer. This project was definitely outside of my comfort zone but I was not going to pass up the golden opportunity to talk to Doug about the King Air video's many questions and comments (currently 17,000) pertaining to his role in landing a King Air after the pilot suddenly died within 10 minutes after takeoff. I packed up all the gear I could fit in my baggage and headed to Monroe, Louisiana.
    My wife and I were both mesmerized by Doug's recounting of his harrowing experience on that Easter Sunday in 2009. We also found out more about the flying Doug did immediately following the incident, going on to earn his Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and King Air type ratings. If that's not enough, Doug talks about the new MGM movie, "On a Wing and a Prayer" starring Dennis Quaid as Doug White scheduled for release Easter 2023.
    I am extremely grateful to Doug and his amazing wife Teri for their "off-the-hook" southern hospitality and for sharing their story with us. I hope you enjoy the finished product. Kindest regards, Tim

Комментарии • 882

  • @hiramstwin2690
    @hiramstwin2690 Год назад +237

    "...die trying not to." Yes.
    I'm a fan of both Doug and Tim. The first video brought me back for this one. Looking forward to the film. Thanks for being great examples for the rest of us, fellas. Thanks for sharing all of this with us. Kudos to all involved in executing this miracle. 🤝

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  Год назад +12

      Great to hear from you and thanks much for chiming in! Cheers, Tim

    • @susaneckert3933
      @susaneckert3933 Год назад +12

      Fascinating! Thanks to you and the Lord!

    • @killiansred1000
      @killiansred1000 Год назад +8

      This is one of the best statements I’ve ever heard.

    • @hiramstwin2690
      @hiramstwin2690 Год назад +2

      @@FSMaNiA Tim, it's been a while. I hope you're well. Thinking of you, over here. 🤝💚

    • @fjanson2468
      @fjanson2468 Год назад +6

      Saw the film yesterday, very disappointing, its awful.. Hollywood as usual created drama and changed everything because they dont understand airplanes or air traffic controllers.

  • @petercorjulo1617
    @petercorjulo1617 5 месяцев назад +85

    "If I was gonna die, I was gonna die trying not to." Best line.

  • @JeffBilkins
    @JeffBilkins Год назад +460

    Appreciate how Doug declined Oprah but engaged with a more specific channel and audience.

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud 10 месяцев назад +11

      Very true

    • @juicebox853
      @juicebox853 7 месяцев назад +17

      He chose to go on election denier Huckabee's show. How noble.

    • @graemewatson2296
      @graemewatson2296 7 месяцев назад +42

      Yes, to hell with Oprah and Degenerous.

    • @zimzambambangbang4802
      @zimzambambangbang4802 7 месяцев назад +22

      Love the expression - “I don’t have those insecurites that need feeding” . . . . . .BRILLIANT !!! A proper man of which there are few these days!

    • @graemewatson2296
      @graemewatson2296 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@zimzambambangbang4802 Yes. I intended to remember that line! Thanks for the reminder. That guy is a real straight-talker. Great

  • @morganghetti
    @morganghetti 6 месяцев назад +165

    What an awesome guy. Turning down the phony interviews and still remembering all the names of the people that helped his really speaks to his character.

    • @TheLifeOfNurse
      @TheLifeOfNurse 5 месяцев назад +1

      He then went on one of the most phony shows out there. The Mike Huckabee show lmao. That crook just praised God instead of an interview like this.

  • @seanpadgett3053
    @seanpadgett3053 7 месяцев назад +117

    Doug is the perfect definition of what a good man is. He probably doesn’t think so but you get measured on your actions. Imagine the world if we had more Doug’s in it.

    • @arbonneladyTN
      @arbonneladyTN 5 месяцев назад

      Exactly👏🏼
      I also adore his clear love for his family and the cute way he talked about the girls taking a nap or reading a book “la-dee-da” 😉❤️

    • @ThisDOGhasfleas
      @ThisDOGhasfleas 5 месяцев назад

      Amen to that...nicely said.

    • @rinleez
      @rinleez 3 месяца назад

      Doug's what?!

  • @trenawawrzyniak4397
    @trenawawrzyniak4397 Год назад +157

    This interview was better than a movie. Anytime the the real person is telling their story in their words its priceless. I think that after his pilot dying it drove this man to be a better pilot. He did that plus he gave back. Sad that he stopped flying. But he is a amazing person.

    • @paulbrouyere1735
      @paulbrouyere1735 Год назад +7

      Sometimes people need to stop doing what they do, and go back to what they loved doing previously.

    • @2kool42
      @2kool42 9 месяцев назад +10

      'I fully agree. This was captivating. I appreciate that the interviewer didn't try to make it about himself with long, drawn-out questions. This was very well done.

    • @joesmith3501
      @joesmith3501 6 месяцев назад +3

      100%

    • @adair4847
      @adair4847 3 месяца назад +1

      Wow What an amazing man ,amazing set of events .Doug you,ve given so much to so many, hope, love life. You are a great pilot .maybe not the best but one of the greatest!!

    • @julianhodgson1961
      @julianhodgson1961 2 месяца назад

      @@2kool42yep Doug was brilliant and the interviewer did a brilliant job too😀

  • @user-ow2fy9ts2l
    @user-ow2fy9ts2l 5 месяцев назад +36

    This guy is the ultimate problem solver. Figured out to get to pharmacy school...married his competition...saved his family's life. Pretty simple stuff

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 5 месяцев назад +5

      "Get 'er done"!

    • @boontjes5528
      @boontjes5528 4 месяца назад +1

      Had me laughing so hard… 😂

    • @iitzfizz
      @iitzfizz Месяц назад

      A great mind, honestly..

  • @Outside_the_Books
    @Outside_the_Books 18 дней назад +3

    “You need to start praying and I’ve got stuff I’ve got to do.” Perfect quote, perfect priorities! 🙏❤

  • @fyiaustralia9686
    @fyiaustralia9686 9 месяцев назад +34

    I'm really glad Doug turned down all the interview offers from TV celebrities - his story would have been sensationalised and cut short. This was a fantastic interview with all the detail to make an engrossing story. As a former recreational pilot with just over 120 hours total time, I could totally relate to Doug's situation. Bravo!

  • @danielcurtis1434
    @danielcurtis1434 Год назад +119

    “I didn’t have the insecurities need fed”
    -Doug White
    One of the best quotes to describe narcissistic mass media exposure I’ve ever heard!!!! And seriously props to him for avoiding the trap I’m sure myself and most would fall for!!!

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer Год назад +10

      GREAT comment from someone who has the real "it," and doesn't need the fake "it."

    • @GracielaT-SatoCaptainMama
      @GracielaT-SatoCaptainMama 7 месяцев назад +3

      Media exposure isn't about that. It's THE best way to amplify great stories.

    • @richardcranium3579
      @richardcranium3579 6 месяцев назад +12

      @@GracielaT-SatoCaptainMama
      His story seems to have flown fine without it.
      Too good a man to jump in a pack of hyenas.

    • @Originalman144
      @Originalman144 Месяц назад +2

      Good idea is to use those channels to promote the movie.

  • @DonRobinson-le6qp
    @DonRobinson-le6qp 20 дней назад +5

    Mr and Mrs White, I'm an old southern country boy from Savannah Georgia and a retired US Army combat veteran...I just wanted to salute you, and thank you!! People will tell me thank you for my service when I wear my Desert Storm veteran hat and it's a proud good feeling, but I wanted to let you know, I wish there were more people in this world just like you sir!!

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 19 дней назад +1

      Savannah. Great Southern civil war river town.
      City parks every block. Wonderful.
      Thanks for serving in combat!

  • @davidstuart4915
    @davidstuart4915 8 месяцев назад +37

    what a natural narrator.....had me rivetted from beginning to end
    RIP Joe

  • @danzilla3223
    @danzilla3223 5 месяцев назад +12

    Dougs story about how he met his wife cracked me up 😂😂😂

  • @BlueInOrangeAgain
    @BlueInOrangeAgain 9 месяцев назад +27

    Man, this guy is incredible. Beats death back and then commits his life to helping others. What a story

  • @dougdonaho
    @dougdonaho 10 месяцев назад +15

    A couple of years ago I started watching RUclips videos and got hooked on it. It took me a while to find my genre and I noticed that after just watching the videos that showed up when I logged in that there 2 types that I was watching more than the others. Tornados and Airplanes. I don’t stories that end in tragedy so with my 2 topics the ones that ended positively were few and far between. One day I stumbled across Doug’s story and since my name is Doug it caught my eye so I watched it. I was fascinated with every bit if his “Incident” and I bet I’ve watched the actual flight that happened on Easter Sunday 30-40 times. No joke. I’ve watched the one where all the people that were involved that day got together to each of their parts that they played that day to help Doug land safely a handful of times probably. And just now I watch this awesome interview. Doug should get his own channel in here and become a story teller. He would get millions of subscribers with whatever stories he would want to tell. Of course it wasn’t all happy moments to this story. He lost a younger brother that passed way too early in life and Pilot Joe that was obviously a very good man who passed doing what he loved. Ironically without these horrible things happening then none of us ever know Doug White and all the others involved. You know Doug would much rather not be known for this and still have his brother & Joe still with us. But since we don’t have any say so on people leave us we still have to live and go in the direction we are sent in. As good as Doug was at making us kind of feel what he felt that day I still can’t wrap my head around how focused he stayed when he just buried his brother and dies right in front of him and he and the people he loves the most in the world are in unimaginable situation that only he can get them out of. This what movies are made of lol. So so many things had to be aligned perfectly for this to have the ending that it did. We can think God for that. He had everyone needed for this to end happily in the right place at the right time. Thanks for reading book i just typed lol. I’m too tired to proofread so I apologize for all the typos and words left out but you can figure it out.
    Great Story!

  • @alexglebo
    @alexglebo 2 месяца назад +4

    this is the kind of guy that should be talking about a positive mindset, really cool the way he handled the situation, inspiring stuff

  • @CodeeRichter-lr4eq
    @CodeeRichter-lr4eq 8 месяцев назад +27

    "Another one then free trips that cost u 2500.00"I'm from Florida and this one these straight southern men right here. U don't get nothing but raw truth with these men. I love my southern people.

  • @stannmcb3
    @stannmcb3 8 месяцев назад +34

    I don’t know which is his better talent, flying or telling a good story. I was drawn in all the way to the end. There was so much more to the story than I expected.

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 8 месяцев назад +6

      He said later when FS Mania (Tim Garris) said, "I'd like to interview you." "For what? what about? Nothing to say."
      They said when Tim set up the lights,camera, mike, etc. they began talking and Doug said, "We went from, ' We don't have 10 minutes to interview about, to an hour and 15 minute interview.'"😆

  • @19868441
    @19868441 6 месяцев назад +19

    Talk about the gift to gab. Mr. White told his story from the heart of the horse's mouth, which was more entertaining than what any producer could put on the screen. Mr. White is a true hero, and they're a dying breed.
    Although the movie has not gotten any good reviews, I plan to watch it because the good guys deserve compensation for their heroic efforts.
    Share this story with everybody as this will make them better people.

  • @wyattblackwood3927
    @wyattblackwood3927 5 месяцев назад +12

    This man is awesome, he's definitely The last of a dying breed ! Not only accomplishing getting a plane on the ground, but his mindset and the essence of who he is, we need more men like him in this country.

  • @tiffanie7139
    @tiffanie7139 6 месяцев назад +37

    For any man I would think the absolute worst part of this scenario is the fact that he has his wife and 2 daughters in the plane with him. There’s no way he’s going down without fighting. Sounds like Mom and the girls did a great job also because it could have been easy to go straight panic mode. I was really impressed with air traffic control also. Talk about instantly making some friends for life. lol ❤

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 6 месяцев назад +9

      He said later that he has been to several of their homes and he has all of their cell numbers! Forever!

  • @lynette3151
    @lynette3151 Год назад +81

    Doug had only about a 10% chance of success. Sometimes 10% is all you need.
    My dad is a pilot. Well, every time this video comes up l on RUclips, I watch it. I can't help myself. Doug saved his family!

    • @lev53420
      @lev53420 9 месяцев назад +4

      Same wifh me this is like the 3rd time I watch this video and I have watch the first video about 5 times.

    • @lynette3151
      @lynette3151 9 месяцев назад

      @@lev53420
      Not to compare, but just to "make conversation," I've watched it many times and can't come up with a number... But I think the first day I saw it, I stopped whatever I was doing and watched it 3 times! I had dinner much later! (lol). I've seen a few crashes and heard some really good (true) stories, but this one really "gets to me!"
      If there's a time where there's nothing much happening in the video, I just focus on how amazing it is that not only did he live to tell about it, but his family and the plane were not damaged at all!
      Lol-- I'll stop. ❤️

    • @Jjengering
      @Jjengering 4 месяца назад +4

      I would disagree, it was more like 70/30. I'm a multi pilot and the time it takes to get your head around multi engine ops is very short. It's more about training for when things go wrong and understanding your aircraft fully. Obviously the king air is a bigger plane but it's fairly straightforward if you are a pilot and understand the basics. I'm pretty sure most pilots could get it down, especially on a long runway. Obviously adding in all the stress and startle factor does play a huge role. Not trying to take away what he did I'm just saying I don't think it's anywhere close to 10%

    • @lynette3151
      @lynette3151 4 месяца назад +1

      @@Jjengering
      I completely agree with you. I copied the number "10" because that's the number that some random pilot gave as the odds of successfully landing. If you've piloted a plane, then you would have a basic understanding of how to keep it level and what to do. 70/30 sounds better, definitely. Thanks.

    • @alienhuman
      @alienhuman 2 месяца назад

      @@JjengeringAgreed. 10% was a bad guess and not valid.

  • @zoundstreetop
    @zoundstreetop 6 месяцев назад +40

    As someone who is a skeptic, I have to say it really seems like angels lined this up perfectly.

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 6 месяцев назад +2

      Hebrews 1:14 (Obviously if you believe the Bible is God breathed) says "Are they (Angels, from the preceding verse) not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
      That seems to confirm you rcomment.

    • @TheLifeOfNurse
      @TheLifeOfNurse 5 месяцев назад +6

      Yea let's ignore the heroic measures this guy performed and chalk it up to ghosts.

    • @zoundstreetop
      @zoundstreetop 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@TheLifeOfNurse then call it synchronicity and I bet you are just a joy to be around.

    • @bradleydriver7903
      @bradleydriver7903 4 месяца назад +2

      The only thing that confirms is that someone knows how to write a story and make money from it. ​@57whizzer

    • @adamstevens1204
      @adamstevens1204 3 месяца назад +3

      RSW is a great airport if you are in that situation. Set off about 3 miles from 75 and a large piece of property

  • @MrBigmo84
    @MrBigmo84 Год назад +35

    This interview is 100 times better than the movie. If I were Mr. White, I would be ticked off how he and his wife were portrayed and the unnecessary fake drama added to the movie.

    • @kurtvanluven9351
      @kurtvanluven9351 7 месяцев назад +3

      The trailer was enough for me. Cringe1

  • @littleme3597
    @littleme3597 5 месяцев назад +15

    Doug, you are all man! We are so proud of you and happy you made it safely back, with your family. ^ 5.

  • @bobbyswain7049
    @bobbyswain7049 5 месяцев назад +8

    I could listen to this guy tell a story for days. I thought I may not like him when I saw the LSU shirt....But even with that hes one helluva guy......great dude and one heck of a job landing that plane with Gods help of course. THey are all very blessed to still be alive......awesome story

  • @andrewhatez7955
    @andrewhatez7955 5 месяцев назад +12

    Such an uplifting story...Mr. Doug possesses a wonderful outlook on life and, in my opinion, a faith that is unwavering. Godspeed to him and his beautiful family.

  • @kennethlamb2099
    @kennethlamb2099 6 месяцев назад +14

    Thanks for producing Dougs interview. That's a great testimony.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for listening!

  • @stewie84
    @stewie84 9 месяцев назад +20

    I loved this re-telling of the story. Doug got a chance to tell it in true Southern style, continuously backing up so you understand the significance of every obstacle and every decision he faced. Way to go, Doug. Sorry you had to let the King Air go… I’m sure that wasn’t easy.

  • @phillylarkin.s1930
    @phillylarkin.s1930 4 месяца назад +4

    What a legend doug your family must look at you like your captain America and they wouldnt be wrong. You inspire me

  • @karinbrantner3081
    @karinbrantner3081 8 месяцев назад +10

    I admire Doug White, that was an amazing flight. I was learning to fly in 1981 and my 2nd solo was an emergency, torque tube in the left elevator bent up mid flight in between Ocala. (OCF) and Williston, Fl, (X60) my home base...I did some damage on landing but I made it with help from my CFI on the ground & a little left crosswind to help raise my wing on touch down, I then sat in the middle of the runway and cried like a baby, and did not fly again for a year. Hat's off to Doug White, that was a great job!

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing. Great work walking away from pitch control issues. Cheers

    • @robmccormick3197
      @robmccormick3197 5 месяцев назад +1

      I’m glad you made it out safely. Bless you 😊

  • @sunriseboy4837
    @sunriseboy4837 8 месяцев назад +13

    That guy could talk at the bottom of a swimming pool with a mouthful of marbles.
    I think there was quite a few other stories in there that could have been told about his trips down to Haiti.
    He was great talent!

  • @OkiePeg411
    @OkiePeg411 7 месяцев назад +10

    Christian man of great faith. Its wonderful!

  • @geekfreak618
    @geekfreak618 9 месяцев назад +11

    Came over here after watching another video about that flight. Man, Doug you are something else buddy. Able to make a joke in the middle of that drama. You were awesome in saving a lot of lives.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  9 месяцев назад

      Right on

  • @paulbrouyere1735
    @paulbrouyere1735 Год назад +10

    RIP to the pilot who deceaded during this flight. Thank you for this interview showing more than one aspect of the pilot saving his family, and afterwards, many others. Good people do exist.

  • @philbadelphia
    @philbadelphia 3 месяца назад +3

    I work in air traffic control communications so this brings it home. Thank you for this interesting interview. The life events before and after the incident are a testament to the faith that there is a bigger picture to our lives. TG for all the people in Dougs life. He is a great American who saved his family.

  • @ralphking5428
    @ralphking5428 Год назад +61

    This was a great interview. Let the man speak for himself. Doug White is a great person, who comes across as a person anyone would be glad to have as a friend!!!!!

    • @littleme3597
      @littleme3597 5 месяцев назад

      Yes. I want to have his baby and I am older than he is. lol. Not even in the baby making business anymore. lol

  • @jessiamedeiros4294
    @jessiamedeiros4294 Год назад +24

    They missed so many opportunities in this movie by changing things and cutting things out. His whole amazing manuever of holding the controls with one hand while trying to reach the control on the captain's leg (RIP cap). His funny response to the control about the autopilot...the whole exchange during the landing that was still done by instructor on phone ---> to control ----> to Doug. His question on where to taxi the plane...him telling his wife to figure the door...all those little things and some of the amazing things he picked up so fast during the whole ordeal as he started to get confident, like how he started talking shaken and confused and slowly started to use the right term to refer to his plane and confirm all the instructions on the radio. It's so much more interesting than the crosswinds and storm drama cause it's simply amazing examples of the whole God helping theme. Would be so good to have one of the controllers or even the little girl comment on that during the movie to call the audience's attention to how amazing is.
    Another thing that is amazing is how he knew there was something wrong with the autopilot that kept the plane in the climbing config and he knew the plane could stall...or how he kept asking about when to get flaps before the controllers even got to it.
    The movie made Doug look a bit less resourceful and smart than he is for drama but these traits they ignored is a big part on why his story is so amazing.
    Last of all: where to taxi this plane?

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  Год назад +10

      I tend to agree the factual events as they truly unfolded were by in large much more gripping and far more interesting/entertaining than anything Hollywood could dream up. You just can’t make that stuff up.
      I’m not sure why they felt the need to insert a tropical storm into Florida during the month of April??? At any rate, I’m happy the movie gives the family some well deserved credit for holding onto their faith to survive against all odds.

  • @RobertWrightOneManCovers
    @RobertWrightOneManCovers 7 месяцев назад +13

    This man is as great a storyteller as he is a hero and national treasure.

  • @matthewehmka7095
    @matthewehmka7095 4 месяца назад +4

    I recall watching your original video and I’m thankful that the algorithm brought this interview into my life as well…amazing to find how he continued to fly and the humble way he gave back to so many in that king air…

  • @beingatliberty
    @beingatliberty 4 месяца назад +9

    A man of good character and quality, there aren't enough dougs around anymore.

  • @troyrussell177
    @troyrussell177 Год назад +12

    Big thanks to Mr. White for taking this interview and sharing his story🙏

  • @stevenm7232
    @stevenm7232 4 месяца назад +5

    Great story! I’ve seen the ATC video of this and really enjoyed seeing this interview. His knowledge of flight definitely helped him and some of the circumstances before this really seemed like a divine intervention of knowledge needed before it all happened. Down to the right seat flying and radio talk button.

  • @snuglife599
    @snuglife599 5 месяцев назад +9

    What an amazing guy!!! No thank you Ellen or Oprah! I don’t need to be a hero to you and your viewers. I’m a hero to the people most important to me. My wife, kids, and extended family❣️❣️❣️ After that, he takes his own plane and finances to be a humanitarian to third world countries during disasters! That’s a real American Hero❤ God Bless You Sir👍

  • @SubtractZero
    @SubtractZero 6 месяцев назад +10

    Southern people could make a legendary story outta making coffee in the morning.

  • @ihspstanktribe
    @ihspstanktribe Год назад +31

    I've recently watched "On a Wing and a Prayer" and I've gotta say, this interview and your previous coverage of this incident, are both better than it was.

    • @kdsq9605
      @kdsq9605 9 месяцев назад

      Dennis Quaid was horrible in that movie. I actually couldn't finish watching it.

    • @JimsEquipmentShed
      @JimsEquipmentShed 8 месяцев назад

      The wife jumping into the pilots seat kinda wrecked it for me, this sooty was intense enough with out a Hollywood BS injection. @@kdsq9605

  • @Notimp0rtant523
    @Notimp0rtant523 5 месяцев назад +15

    Thanks for the interview. Dude is just rock solid.

  • @palharley
    @palharley 5 месяцев назад +5

    So what a ride, fantastic interview, great story that does show miracles happen everyday, just look for them. I found out about Doug through the Pilot Debrief channel then your channel popped up, movie night and popcorn tonight. thanks

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @PhilT993
    @PhilT993 5 месяцев назад +5

    What an incredible story!! Thank you and Doug for putting this together. (I saw that the comments were sitting at number 666 and I couldn't let it sit there for long 🙂

  • @Cyberbizbuddy
    @Cyberbizbuddy Год назад +40

    This was a great interview. Too bad they had to Hollywoodize the movie in order to check all the boxes to get it produced the way they did. As a private pilot myself, I was able to follow alongside his challenges. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to enjoy the movie, seeing all the nonsense drama added into the story. This interview and the real facts of the story are much more inspirational.

    • @johnforeman634
      @johnforeman634 8 месяцев назад +4

      I haven’t seen the movie. Did they really hollywoodize it? Like change things to make it more dramatic? Jeez I hate that. It’s like what they did to Secretariat. I want the true authentic story, not some bastardized version.

    • @peterculverwell2030
      @peterculverwell2030 5 месяцев назад

      I agree 100%. After having watched a couple of RUclipsrs relating this event, I came across this interview and in the first few minutes of the interview when the film was mentioned I decided to watch the film before watching this interview.
      What a wast of time, I totally agree, the film does the real story and Doug and family, no justice.
      Watching this after having watched the movie was truly riviting, great respect to all invloved and what a gentleman and good man Doug is 👌

  • @josephforest7605
    @josephforest7605 6 месяцев назад +6

    Does my heart go out to this guy, or what ?

  • @philbertthenut49
    @philbertthenut49 8 месяцев назад +7

    That was an excellent story of a person and an incident that could not be told any better ......

  • @themister3865
    @themister3865 7 месяцев назад +9

    Doug, you are a good man. In my opinion, there is nothing better than being identified as "A Good Man". Congratulations on earning this distinguished status.

  • @bob2161
    @bob2161 6 месяцев назад +5

    I had what I call, "a passing knowledge" of the story. I knew the pilot had died suddenly, and the passenger had managed to land a King Air safely. I was impressed. Im not an aviation expert, but i know what a King Air is, and how difficult a task that would be for a non pilot to pull off.
    Now, hearing the man tell the story himself. . . Impressed is an understatement.
    I didn't know that his family was also on board.
    This guy is an excellent example of what a good human is supposed to be.
    It was very humbling to watch and listen to him share this with all of us.

  • @FlyMIfYouGotM
    @FlyMIfYouGotM 4 месяца назад +7

    So many things lined up to give Doug a fighting chance. As a student pilot, how many times has an instructor insisted you fly right seat? Just one month before the incident, this happened to Doug. That right seat time turned out to be a huge help. His curiosity about how to use the radios was another critical item.

  • @owenspalding971
    @owenspalding971 Год назад +14

    A shame at how the movie destroyed the actual story, couldn't even finish the movie. Listened to the ATC audio a few years back and that was amazing. This is a great interview.

    • @christineleblond7777
      @christineleblond7777 10 месяцев назад

      The book is always better than a movie. I’m an avid reader so I’ve read books and then seen the movies.
      Interesting story here though. What an experience.

  • @bobquigley1957
    @bobquigley1957 6 месяцев назад +5

    Huge respect. As remarkable as his experience was when this incident went down, I'm absolutely blown away by his actions since then. Really inspiring what Doug has done. Again, huge respect.

  • @dhill5353
    @dhill5353 Год назад +33

    This man is amazing. The movie is inspirational and heart rendering, but I had to know more about what happened. His interview with FSMania was engrossing. Doug White is an exceptional storyteller - his interview is a must see after watching the movie. Best to all of the miracle workers involved in what Doug said so lightly "the incident".

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  Год назад +3

      I feel very honored to have had the opportunity to interview Doug especially since he turned down so many offers from television celebrities.

    • @richardcranium3579
      @richardcranium3579 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@FSMaNiASir, you did the job the way it needed to be done. Quality interview and video with no agenda other than telling the story.
      Refreshing.
      A man with his character would have been a terrible blend with any of the aforementioned “celebrities”.

    • @littleme3597
      @littleme3597 5 месяцев назад

      @@richardcranium3579 I agree.

  • @GuitarTimeWithBillyC
    @GuitarTimeWithBillyC 9 месяцев назад +17

    Doug is a great storyteller! I could listen to him tell stories all day.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  9 месяцев назад +1

      Me too!

    • @littleme3597
      @littleme3597 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@FSMaNiA You did an excellent job, doing this interview. You let him talk. ^ 5. Good job.

  • @T3361t
    @T3361t 10 месяцев назад +28

    Some of the things he said had me crying and some had me laughing so hard. Telling the wife and kids to hush cause "he's busy", asking them if he could taxi, and then "you ever seen a lime green fire truck?" i almost peed from laughing so hard.

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 10 месяцев назад +2

      Metaphors

    • @fyiaustralia9686
      @fyiaustralia9686 9 месяцев назад +8

      I had a laugh when he said the Fort Myers runway threshold was displaced 1000 feet - "Kind of a waste of runway".

    • @auroramcelroywilsones6377
      @auroramcelroywilsones6377 4 месяца назад +1

      At end… when I land, that’s if I land😅😅😅😅😅

  • @joem1126
    @joem1126 Год назад +23

    Can’t wait to see the movie. Doug’s got his head in the right place.

  • @dfoleyusa
    @dfoleyusa 5 месяцев назад +6

    Just an incredible story and Doug is to be commended for acting cool and professional in a situation that could have gone very differently. Also the best quote I’ve ever heard- “If I’m going to die, I’m going to die trying not to.” It’s the three most important rules which he nailed - aviate, navigate and communicate. His first priority was to control his plane (get the autopilot out of climb), then navigate and his communication was fantastic. His focus on these exponentially increased his odds. Textbook flying and should be shown to all new / aspiring pilots as exhibit A of the most critical phase - aviate - control your aircraft in stabilized flight worry about navigation and communication once you have control.

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 5 месяцев назад

      He said later that in his current phase of training in the 172 which was at about 35 hours or so, his young instructor was hammering him on proper radio communication. It showed! And kuddos to his instructor.

  • @FindYourFree
    @FindYourFree Год назад +10

    i can say I have never seen such a clear example of divine intervention in my life

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer Год назад +2

      Interesting comment.

    • @MikeBrown-ex9nh
      @MikeBrown-ex9nh 4 месяца назад +1

      Or very good luck. He had a lot of human help.

  • @jimdowie2457
    @jimdowie2457 Год назад +24

    Sometimes heroes just do what they have to do, well done.

  • @wushock92
    @wushock92 Год назад +28

    So good to hear the story again, this time from the man himself. Doug wasn't kidding when he said that he and the good Lord were hand flying that aircraft. Eagerly awaiting the release of A Wing and a Prayer.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  Год назад +2

      Thanks for commenting and best regards, Tim

    • @beckywinkler6464
      @beckywinkler6464 Год назад +3

      I can't wait for it either.

  • @MikeNie1
    @MikeNie1 8 месяцев назад +7

    I had the good fortune to hear Capt. Al Haynes (United 232) speak at a seminar one time and he was really good, a really good story teller. I think Doug is every bit as good of a story teller. I really enjoyed this video!

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k Месяц назад +3

    I found this after watching the "Pilot Debrief" story on Doug landing that King Air after the pilot passed away just after take off. So glad I got to hear this story in Doug's own words. Doug, you are a legend. Well done under very trying conditions.

  • @BamaCyn
    @BamaCyn 5 месяцев назад +9

    Nobody can tell a true story like a southern guy. This reminded me of how my dad and brother use to tell true stories. Totally mesmerizing with the ebb and flow cadence. Remember the movie title on a "wing and a prayer". 2023 was hectic illness wise, now i need to find how i can stream the movie.❤🙏🙌✝️

    • @57whizzer
      @57whizzer 5 месяцев назад +1

      Amazon Prime is the only format where the film is available, as I understand.

    • @Purriah
      @Purriah 5 месяцев назад +6

      True. Every time I hear an older southern man tell a story that’s important to him it’s the best story I’ve ever heard.

  • @imjusthere94
    @imjusthere94 Год назад +12

    This is a great example of the importance of being able to maintain your composure under stress

  • @Wild_Bill57
    @Wild_Bill57 8 месяцев назад +5

    Doug, we salute you. Great story, you did what you had to do when you had no choice. Appreciate the choices you made as a result. I know some people ask for autographs, I’d be honored to shake your hand.

  • @impetiousdoom
    @impetiousdoom 5 месяцев назад +5

    Good ole southern boy comes through when SHTF. 👍🏼

  • @Whosonthird
    @Whosonthird 4 месяца назад +4

    What an incredible man 💪. What an inspirational story. The way he continued on in his life is a testament to his strength and resiliency. The world is a better place with him in it. Thanks for sharing this amazing interview. 👏

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  4 месяца назад +1

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @TonyGasque
    @TonyGasque Год назад +17

    I’m not a pilot. But I love watching planes fly and amazed by the people that can fly them. The algorithm brought me here after watching this 17 yr girl student pilot land her plane after going solo for the first time. This guy reminded me of my grandfather. He was a great story teller. I went from happy to sad, mixed with all kinds of feelings. Even almost tearing up because his mother could have lost an entire generation of family. Thank you for this interview. I’m a new fan of this channel now.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  Год назад +2

      Thank you kindly and welcome aboard! Best regards, Tim

  • @loveistheonlyword
    @loveistheonlyword 21 день назад +2

    I love that Doug’s story is not about what happened to him, Joe and his family; rather it is what he made of his life after!

  • @nickinportland
    @nickinportland Год назад +9

    Got to love that he wore his LSU polo for his interview. The man is a pipe hittin member of the tribe. Go tigers 🐅

  • @autobaun70
    @autobaun70 Год назад +14

    I had heard the breakdown of the incident and knew he went on to pilot the same plane, but did not know of his charitable work using the plane. Amazing story and man. I hope a bunch people of people make a bunch of $ from the movie, as I know much of that will go to good causes.

  • @bobrichards318
    @bobrichards318 6 месяцев назад +5

    On a Wing and a Prayer was a very good movie that I enjoyed thouroghly. I am happy Doug and his family made it through this life threatening ordeal and pray everyone else in life threatening situations also make it through. There are family members and friends that love them.

  • @twocyclediesel1280
    @twocyclediesel1280 6 месяцев назад +4

    The way these experienced aviators and ATC talk over the radio, the guy dies during his transmission and the controller still didn’t miss a beat.

  • @jessicamanning8104
    @jessicamanning8104 6 месяцев назад +4

    I listened to the full ATC audio from this flight and i remember another pilot had come across by accident saying "they aint gonna make it". Doug went proved them all wrong ❤

  • @jimcoon
    @jimcoon 5 месяцев назад +6

    this is a great video. I flew general aviation aircraft for 18 years. I also stopped flying when it became too expensive. Great story and a great man. And a great interviewer with great use of video and sound equipment. Thank you for taking the time to create this.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @colindavis2166
    @colindavis2166 Год назад +15

    I first heard Doug's Story last night. Now I can't stop watching this. What a kind hearted man. Great interview. I can't wait to see On A Wing and A Prayer

  • @dgmenace73
    @dgmenace73 7 месяцев назад +6

    I really enjoyed this video.....nobody can tell the story better than the main character. Doug is definitely a one of a kind hero! Thanks for sharing this video.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  7 месяцев назад +1

      Couldn't agree more!

  • @nkill6
    @nkill6 5 месяцев назад +4

    This is one of the greatest interviews on the internet doug is red blooded as they make'um

  • @hmmmnmnmnm
    @hmmmnmnmnm 7 месяцев назад +7

    Doug is a great storyteller and a good man. That was an entertaining hour, thank you.

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for listening

  • @spiderlily4386
    @spiderlily4386 Год назад +16

    What a treat!! Thank you Doug and Tim!!

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @KayCeeTX21
    @KayCeeTX21 Месяц назад +2

    Absolutely love this man. This is the kind of good ol boy southern gentleman I grew up idolizing. Solid, strong, no nonsense and confident enough in himself to land a plane and keep it together. We need more men like this one. Excellent interview!

  • @martymcmannis6581
    @martymcmannis6581 4 месяца назад +3

    This story is a miracle. When I first heard about that flight, the words of Mr. White was serious and funny at the same time. Had to keep listening to how things turned out. Just think,old guy who is out of the house , comes home right when they needed him. With a king air manual... what are the odds? The Lord knows... Thanks for sharing this information for all. God bless

  • @URSENIORUTUBER55
    @URSENIORUTUBER55 4 месяца назад +2

    This is a remarkable story of a Man, with a Life Changing Experience. Thank you for sharing this wonderful interview with us... GOD saw fit to give Doug a second chance and Doug made the very best of the opportunity.

  • @everettengineers4603
    @everettengineers4603 10 месяцев назад +21

    Doug seems like a nice guy. He made me crack up a couple of times with his matter-of-fact-ness, makes me miss living in the South!
    EDIT: And he got his instrument and commercial right after, what an absolute CHAD! As a PPL, that's no joke hard!

  • @petercunningham3469
    @petercunningham3469 3 месяца назад +2

    Good man stood tall for himself and his family in a terrible situation . Glad to see he did pushed on with his flying and has made his mark.👍

  • @gradywells4678
    @gradywells4678 4 месяца назад +2

    This was very emotional for me. Thanks for the experience.

  • @patalexander1965
    @patalexander1965 29 дней назад +3

    So glad you and the family got home safely Mr. Doug.

  • @txkflier
    @txkflier 9 месяцев назад +7

    This interview was almost as long as a movie, but much better.. 👍👍

  • @ThisDOGhasfleas
    @ThisDOGhasfleas 5 месяцев назад +3

    I'm watching the movie now...well done Sir !!!

  • @Powerstroke98
    @Powerstroke98 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for the interview, as I saw the actual video myself, a year or so ago, and very much enjoyed Doug explaining the whole sequence once again. Appreciate you taking the time to do this!

    • @FSMaNiA
      @FSMaNiA  5 месяцев назад +1

      Our pleasure!

  • @RcOffroad9513
    @RcOffroad9513 21 день назад +3

    This guy is a real life hero! Amazing what you were able to do man! God bless you!

  • @davidjones8680
    @davidjones8680 5 месяцев назад +3

    What a fabulous interview, he was just left alone to share the the experience of his story with the King Air.
    I look forward to watching the movie.

  • @_Access_Denied_101
    @_Access_Denied_101 9 месяцев назад +5

    Just found this.
    This is so awesome.
    Doug White is my hero.
    Bless you Doug 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jaredmercer392
    @jaredmercer392 6 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks for sharing your story, Doug. Im glad you and your family are safe and together.

  • @WorldTravelerCooking
    @WorldTravelerCooking 11 месяцев назад +5

    One thing about the stress part is that yeah, waking up at night is the clearest sign of hormonal/physiological stress that I know of. Great that he was talking to a Vietnam vet who could share the experience.