PILOT DIES, Passenger Lands King Air
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- Опубликовано: 14 апр 2020
- NEW 2020 EDITION Pilot dies in flight. **DISCLAIMER** The Hero passenger who lands the King Air Turbo Prop and saves his family had earned a Private Pilot's License 18 years prior to this incident. He quit flying shortly after with only 80 hours total time logged. On this "Commercial Charter" flight Doug White is flying home after attending his brother's funeral with his wife and daughters on board. The Charter Pilot dies suddenly within minutes after takeoff. Doug is forced to take control of the complex high performance turboprop aircraft with zero experience in a King Air and with zero notice. Dead pilot slumped over the controls and distraught family in the passenger cabin. If you are in anyway offended by these circumstances please do not watch this video. **END OF DISCLAIMER** . Previously released in 2015, this new edition includes new content, behind scenes information, interviews with air traffic controllers, super-titles of ATC communications, and more.
On Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2009, Doug White and his family chartered a Beech King Air B200 N559DW for a flight from Marco Island, Florida bound for Louisiana with 5 souls on board. Soon after takeoff, the pilot, 67 year old retired Air Force Colonel Joe Cabuk loses consciousness. creating an emergency situation that required extraordinary measures by the planes passengers and Air Traffic Controllers. This video is a recreation of that flight and is intended to honor and pay tribute to the pilots and air traffic controllers.
I have used actual published radar tracks and numerous published interviews and news reports to determine as close as possible the flight path, altitudes, headings, and other pertinent details of this flight. Due to a relatively erratic flight path following the emergency, some airspeeds, altitudes, and headings, may vary slightly from the actual flight. The actual ATC recording of the communications with the King Air are included in their entirety.
RUclips Audio Library Music: "Under Cover" by Wayne Jones. "Progressive Moments" by Ugonna Onyekwe.
The King Air used for this flight is by Carenado. The Fort Myers Scenery is by LatinVFR. Please refer to the "About" tab on our home channel page for more information on hardware and software specs. 
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Just a warning...If you don’t have a free 43 minutes, don’t bother starting to watch this video because you’re not turning it off.
lol so true
That's for sure!
affirmative
it's more tense than any dramatized stuff knowing it's real
helluva good job making it and keeping composure, hats off for all of them (y)
Got my whole attention immediately I pressed the play button. Niner Delta Whiskey.
I just nearly crapped my dacks ,....and I’ve burnt the kids pasta...dang
Man being forced to land a plane is one thing, but being forced to do it with the lives of your family at stake is quite another.
I know...and imagine trying to land during a storm
As long as you stay calm, anyone with the help of ATC and a pilot on the ground can help you land even a commercial passenger plane. Autopilot can even land and full brake for you once they walk you through how to get it set up. Watched a video just yesterday on how to do that. The hardest part though would be gaining access to the cockpit should the pilots become incapacitated unless it’s accessible just as it was in his case. Pretty interesting and makes me feel as if I chose the wrong career in life and it’s too late to change that.
"Which taxiway you want?". Imagine the relief...
why is stuff like this not shown on tv instead of all the celebrity crap we are force fed.
You could hear the tears in his throat fighting for air when he said, "121.9, thank you."
Man had his entire family, his world up there with him.... The pressure he was under is unimaginable. It aint over till its over gave me chills.
Next time, take an airliner. They have spare pilots.
He had a very deep sense of the gravity of the situation, but also knew that there was nothing to be gained from not doing his best to triumph over it. He did his best, and God helping, it was enough. I know I would have responded the same way he did, and I hope with the same outcome (though I'm not certain of it.) I have a solid basic understanding of flight controls and airplane physics, though I've never flown a real plane. Experience is the best teacher; he had little, and I have none, but the truth is that if you have God on your side, some good people helping you, and the determination to triumph, it's amazing what you can do.
The guys also chill af the whole time. You just knew he was gonna stick the landing with his attitude
@Joost literally, like, it got so emotional. Can't stop me some tears
Brings a tear to my eye
I have over 8K hours flying King Airs and I can say this man did a great job!!! Going from a C172 to B200 is like going from a bicycle to an 18 Wheeler
Couldn't agree more!
Like ATC Lisa said a plane is a plane and Doug just flew by the limited basics he had. Without the help of the instructor, Lisa and all ATC involved, and all the many other factors - deceased pilot could have been heavily slumped over yoke, winds or clouds not favourable, could have happened a long way from an airport or just before landing, etc.
I have no clue about flying at all or driving a truck but i can get behind this analogy.
And he said in the 172 probably 35-40 hours in the past 6 months. Not really a Chuck Yeager at that point.
10/10 for Lisa - her instructions were clear & she spoke in a calm/supportive manner. She was perfect for that piece of the puzzle!
very very good and not condescending or anything. just the right mixture. she was fantastic!
She was very professional.
agreed
Guy was Good2
🛬
A Hero Brave2
Wait are u the real murray trump hater on twitter or just and imposter i guess?
Pilot:
Bartender: "What'll you have?"
Pilot: "Nine delta whiskeys."
You win ;-D
Living up to your username, I see. I mean you _did_ just resurrect a dead pilot so he could go to the bar. 🤣
Nine Delta Whiskey , that's affirmative!! :)
GoodLifeMedicine
Drop the mic.
That was awesome!
Congratulations, you've just won internet comment of the day!
This guy's "low hours" on a single engine saved their lives because he had a basic understanding of aviation and aviation terms, and he knew what it was like to land a flying machine. His focus and ability to collect himself as well as the excellent guidance and support that he received from the ground also played a huge role.
This documentary had me on the edge of my seat the whole time until the plane touched down safely. Really well done !
Watch them meet 'their' controllers in person the next year and watch them win a once in a career award. Also produced by FS Mania.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
Even though I was watching a simulation, I was still on the edge of my seat also, waiting for completion of touch down. So riveting and impressive. My eyes watered up.
The luck that not only did he know how to fly smaller planes already and work the radio, but for Lisa to be there who not only had flown those planes but had been an instructor so had the ability to simplify it for him. Goddamn.
the fact that he had hours means this isnt that remarkable. its not like hes flying a beoing. if the guy isnt panacing and has confidence, even someone with no hours could probably land the plane with an instructor talking to him
ONE MILLION PERCENT!!
This guys small flight experience saved his whole families life. He sounded so calm and collected, kept his head even though he was probably terrified.
Indeed!
The movie paints him as a dunce with no experience. It's annoying.
@@ra2186what's it called?
You were right
Ain't too many things them ol' boys can't do.
"Me and the good Lord flyin this, 9'er Delta Whiskey"
The words of a legend.
J
I loved that part.
21:48
Yes definitely words of a legend.. I feel so proud of him..
Imagine being like most teenagers thinking your Dad is totally uncool then he turns out to be a total boss like Doug!! What an absolute legend!!!!
Total. Fucking. Badass. Period!
I like to think that all dads are boss’ like Doug. Long live the mustache.
I think he's type of person which is cool in any situation)
Damn! Smooth operator.
He’s my hero!
How could you not become a pilot after that.
After hearing he became the pilot of that plane I cried.
Watch them the next year meet 'their' controllers at their annual convention.
The lady relates the ratings that he went on to achieve after he decided to 'get back on the horse that threw him'
Video also produced by FS Mania.
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He was already a pilot during that flight. Just a single engine pilot
@@blainepetsupplies5354 with about 25 current hours in a Cessna
Ditto
Same
"This thing set down like a butterfly with sore feet" Doug is a legend protect this man at all costs!
I too loved his statement about the the butterfly. Such a Humble statement coming from THE Pilot giving credit to the aircrafts performance When in FACT it was ALL his doing.
“…and then I’m surrounded by the cavalry, EMTs, and fire trucks and police, and I can’t turn the engines off. I’m thinking, ‘we just went through what we just went through, and I’m gonna cut someone in half cause I don’t know how to kill the engines!’”
Former airline pilot here and also flight instructor. Not much to say that has not already been said. I have flown 737's, King Aire and years of teaching students in small aircraft. I could sense what Doug was experiencing flying that King Aire with just a little Cessna time. It's a big change of plane under an extreme amount of pressure. My hat is off to you sir. Well done.
that was grand job done by all, and for someone never flown that type of aircraft well done, and im nacked now just watching i fill i was flying also
Watch Doug meet his controllers the next year at their annual convention.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
Agreed. I have low single engine time, but fly with my boss in his Cheyenne regularly and still get jitters coming in on short final with the pilot alive! Twin turbines aren't even in the same ballpark as a little piston
Next he'll land a space shuttle from orbit. "I didn't have to fly backwards in a king air!"
First thing after landing that plane I'd kiss my family, thank God, head for the bathroom and clean myself up. Then go straight to a bar and get drunk.
Using a Flight Simulator to recreate this was genius
Watch the pilot meet all of the controllers a year later at their annual convention. Produced by the same guy that did this one.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
Indeed it was my fellow Pilot collage ( flying cargo or more formally known as an "Airline Transport Pilot"). I would never even consider, and God forbid, still sometimes accident happens... "Airline Career Pilots". Ps. Sorry Sir, but I have to say it, please forgive me:). FAKE NEWS FOLKS!. Thumbs up for a great comment is on its way!.
If you are into that , check out TheFlightChannel , nice recreations in Flight Sim.
Not to discredit uploader in any way but using the sim to recreate air emergencies is pretty standard nowadays (unless there's actual footage of said emergency)
Quite realistic too
“Me and the good lord hand flying this miner delta whisky” gives me shivers, the absolute courage in this completely random and terrifying situation, hats off to Doug and his Steel balls for not only hand flying a plane with no experience with its model but also doing it calmly and correctly with the family he made in the back and a dead pilot next to him, truly, what a fucking legend
Stay tuned. I understand MGM made a movie out of this deal with Dennis Quaid as Doug. To be released on Easter (How appropriate) and is titled "On a Wing and a Prayer."
😂😂😂😂😂 the good lord took his pilot out
at no point in this video did I see Doug being thrown by a horse. Seems like he wrangled it right back to the corral
To imagine this guy flying so chill with a dead guy right next to him the whole time is pretty freaking incredible. Especially with his family inside. He and his balls of steel have my respect
BALLS OF STEEL!! in capital letters🎯
The level of performance your body and mind engages when you have to protect your family is on a whole nother level. It’s a biological response that we’re programmed with. The body and mind are pretty amazing
I was just happy that he landed the plane and saved his family, then I learned that he went on to get his wings back and flew international medivac and relief missions. This guy is awesome.
SO AWESOME, I LOVED IT!
Not only that. He did all those later flights in the exact same plane
Yes, awesome is exactly what Doug White is.
What saved him was he had prior flying time. I have 800hrs in SEL single engine land and 6hrs helicopter time. Landing is where we spend 80% of our time. Everything else is simple. Cross country today with GPS and ground tracking is easy. Flying a constant speed prop is a little tricky. You can change the angle of the prop for more/less bite out of the air better efficiency at higher altitudes. He did awsome. My first solo. I greased the landing so smooth Couldn’t believe it. Same when I had a EMERGENCY LANDING bird strike and cracked windshield. Made a short approach and that landing was spot on.
@@wakeuppeople7327 Right, landings and takeoffs are the most dangerous times in the air and when most crashes occur.
Am I the only one impressed that his wife and daughters weren’t screaming the whole time?
Maybe they were.
Yes. Why would they be screaming? 40 Minutes long ?
Also, and this is only anecdotal, but real life recordings indicate to me that screaming is rare in extreme tension, life or death situations like this. It doesnt happen like in the movies.
Lonestar24 I think you’re right, can you imagine just sitting and screaming “ahhh” over and over, I’d probably be kneeling quietly and praying
One daughter was crying, one daughter threw up several times, Mrs. White was shaking uncontrollably and praying. All three were understandably upset. Doug was laser focused on flying the aircraft. He said a bomb could have gone off and he would not have heard it save the shrapnel.
@@Lonestar24 You clearly don't watch PoliceActivity
This man is incredible. The amount of stress he was under is unfathomable. His family is right behind him depending on him and a dead pilot sitting right next to him. Truly remarkable. Amazing amazing job. The emotion you hear in his voice after landing says it all. Awesome!
As well as the dead pilot slumping on the yoke, making it even harder to fly.
Anyone else want to just sit down and have a conversation with Doug? level headed, able to explain himself well, knows what he doesn't know and what he does know. Doesn't freak out. He would be a great guy to know . On the entire ATC team did a great job, a special props for Lisa
Watch him talk to 'his' controllers the next year at their annual convention.
Video also produced by FS Mania.
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I know that when you pull back on the yoke the plane goes up and when you push it forward the plane goes down. There is a throttle control for making it go faster or slower. There is an altitude control too. Also a button to put the wheels down. and a flap control. Now just give me a radio so I can talk to an expert.
The guy that produced this video (FS Mania, Tim Garris) did just that at Doug's house in La.
ruclips.net/video/OfbBhaVF8J0/видео.html
Don’t forget, throughout this whole ordeal there’s a dead man sitting beside him.
And the lives of his wife and daughters in his hand
no shit!!!!
LedaMuchomas true but not the point of my comment
Aaron B ..did not mean to distract from what you were saying about having a dead man sitting next to him adding weight to the ordeal..only saying that the guy’s focus and determination was even more amazing considering all that was at stake.
37:45
His kids have the absolute topper of a "my dad is cooler than your dad" argument now
And great theme for essay.
Who can top this?
@@FSMaNiA Probably only the cosmonauts repairing the dead Salyut 7
The kid with the firefighter dad will argue I am pretty sure . 😊
@@kermit8619 any specific firefighter dad?
“Just me and the good lord are hand flying this thing”. Words of a legend!
Great job Doug!
The outcome may have been alot different had he no pilot/flying experience..thank God he did!.
Thank you for not having commercials turned on. This video needs to watched without interruption. You can definitely hear him holding back tears on his last transmit. What got me was hearing the original pilot speaking his last words. He literally died while speaking to ATC.
Definately
After u said that i went back to listen again… completely agree. Great detail to catch 😊
"Where is the push to talk button? " is probably the single most important question he ever asked in his whole life and ended up saving him and his family.... There's no such thing as a stupid question is what I always say.
There IS NO stupid questions. All questions are valuable.
@@blinded6502 no
@@blinded6502 in the bladder inside you. I had mine gall bladder removed, 15 stones of pure minerals, and they smell of death. Huh, I wonder then where is it stored now?
@@blinded6502 yes.
@@belladonnahigh9206 gall bladder is not the urine bladder.
“It ain’t over till it’s over friend”
Spoken like a true man who finishes things till the end.
He sounds like Johnny Cash
40:28 the emotion in his voice. I felt that.
You did great Doug!!
Rip Joe
Thank you for your service!!
You think this is good??
Watch him meet 'his' controllers the next year at their annual convention.
Also produced by FS Mania.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
@@57whizzer thank you for posting the link 👍
Seriously that choked me up
Even with some training in his background, keeping yourself together under these circumstances and pulling off a safe landing with no additional casualties is one hell of a job. Salute to Doug and to everyone on the ground who helped him out. Incredible stuff.
You can hear him holding back tears on his last transmission. That got me. This was amazing.
coming down from an adrenaline rush is a hell of a thing
Not just tears, after such adrenaline rush your voice would be shaky as hell
I don't blame him. His life flash in front of his eyes. He was more worried about his family than himself
Same, I heard it too. Actually replayed it to be sure.
Me too. I’m in training now so this really made me think about it all and what he must’ve been going through.
Doug managed to bring not only his family back safely, but he also brought "Colonel Joe Cabuk" back from his last flight. Hats off to all involved...
Doug said that at the pilot's funeral (Joe Cabuk)the preacher did mention the fact that Joe was brought back home and that his wife and sons were grateful.
Colonel Joe Cabuk with there to protect his family his home his grandson who was on the plane knowing you have to save them no matter what!. CHILLS!!!!! I would have to just do it flying in this size for me to get back on a plane...HAD TO! & my father has an 8 person private jet but he knows he has to LAND A PLANE!!! Much respect to your grandson! Oh this just made me never ever want to get back on my dad‘s company private 12 person plane. I get terrified before landing and take off in these smaller jets!! We had a crash landing two years ago at our smallllll little airport in Tupelo MS they landed in a big field it was either land it or die it was a husband and wife and their daughter and his son-in-law on that jet I had been on MANY TIMES it was baseball season and this family was leaving for Omaha Nebraska for the championship! It was one of their coaches at the University of Mississippi, Ole Miss... my boyfriend is also a pilot but for a hobby. Makes me feel better always when he fly’s with me.
That was great!
@@jessicarosethomas9124 12 person plane is not a small aircraft.
I wonder what type of cardiac arrest he had and just wondering if in normal circumstances where he could have gotten to a hospital quickly, would he have survived?
I’ve heard this recording numerous times yet every time I hear it, it still makes me anxious as hell. I know for fact, majority of people would have choked and panicked in his position. Yet he kept it together and stayed strong through the whole thing. Absolutely amazing... his family, especially his wife and two daughters, must be so proud of him.
Watch him talk to 'his' controllers the next year at their annual convention.
Video also produced by FS Mania.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
We didn’t hear lot of crying yelling in terror in the background either
I would have been crying followed by a splash. Nowhere near the caliber of the man on this video.
This man must have been terrified from the begging and all the way through… his life as well as his family’s life was at stake and under all circumstances and against all odds he survived and came out of an impossible situation. You are a hero sir ✊ mad respect
You think this was good? Watch them meet their controllers the next year at their annual awards convention. Also produced by Tim Garris of FS Mania.
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There's performance pressure, and then there's having your family in the plane.
One of the most incredible things I've ever seen here.
Plus a dead guy on the plane
And he's just buried his brother!! I could never have held myself together!! He's The Man!!
When a person is forced into a crisis, that's when a hero emerges. Along with amazing ATC, this man saved his family, and brought the pilot home.
Deepest respect.
With Gods help, he did.
A beautiful comment that touched my heart and brought a tear to my eye. London UK.
Wow that was tense. Full respect to Doug for maintaining poise & confidence during the entire flight & landing. Great help from ATC
This is amazing
@@psirvent8 ....hello and thank you so much for the info.
I did not know the Airbus was built there I once saw one in Heathrow Airport in London very impressive plane. UK 🇬🇧
Take care and Merry Christmas. 🎄
This man talks like a BOSS, you know why,, cause he is.
I got chills all throughout this video. It felt like I was in the plane the whole time. Incredible editing!! I was an avionics installer for several years at Raytheon Aircraft Services at FLL working mostly on Beechcraft and Kingairs so I’m pretty familiar with the instrument panel layout here, but I don’t have actual yoke time. I really don’t know how I would’ve done in this same situation, but knowing how to work the radios and communicate with the tower is truly THE lifeline. The tower did an amazing job getting all surrounding aircraft out of this guy’s way. It’s their job and they did it flawlessly. This is one of the best aviation videos I’ve ever watched.
Thank you very much! Being familiar with the panel is a good start. With your experience you may have been able to work out the autopilot kinks and fly a coupled ILS approach to minimums at Fort Myers. Best regards, Tim
You like this?? Watch him meet all of 'his' controllers the next year at their annual convention. Video also produced by FS Mania.
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Best 43 minutes I ever spent on RUclips felt like I was right there with him
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Tim
Felt I was along for the ride as well.
Same here. Amazing
My reax exactly David!
He asked the Lord to hold the control with him, it gave Doug the wisdom and calmness he needed.
Best argument ever to convince your wife that, actually, you DO need those flight lessons.
And sign up the wife & daughters for AOPA’s class !
he should have remained on the ground at the terminal/gate or have the flight diverted to another airline
😅
Pretty sure his wife will pay for those out of her pocket now.
I'd imagine Doug's family never looked at him the same after this. What a ride. Lots of good people became heroes. Love that Doug flew her again, to do good, no fear. I've listened to this several times, it never gets old.
Thanks for the engaging video and editing. Amazing channel! Cheers, all.
Have you seen the video, also produced by FS Mania, of where Doug and his family got to meet 'their' controllers the next year at their annual awards convention?
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
I wasn't expecting to cry when the plane touched down... To everyone involved, you did an amazing job!
Doug cried too.
"It ain't over til it's over, friend" That's how you keep calm in a stressful situation.
Watch Doug meet all of his controllers the next year at their annual convention in Florida. Also produced by Tim Garris.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
Kelvin lol you sound like a loser.
Yes yes Great stuff!!
For some reason when he said that i got goosebumps. I guess just knowing that he knew he had a real chance of dying yet remaining so calm.
'it ain't over till its over'...this man has apparently seen many Pittsburgh Steelers games to know that
“We’re down now, buddy. Thank you. Niner Delta Whiskey”. Damn, I felt that. 😢
Right you could hear the relief in his voice
Same, felt my eyes well up when he said that.
Sounded like he was about to cry
@@randallt16 Profound relief looking for an exit. I would have cried much sooner.
@@dmeyer6994 r, ffgc""mi
I was just holding my breath as he touched down. What a remarkable story his kids will have to tell. And how proud his wife must be. Wow! A hero Fatheer in my books
Even though I know he made I found myself praying. I thank Jesus for all he does and will do
Totally captivating video. What ever could go wrong did. Traveling home after his brother’s funeral, a deceased pilot, limited flight experience and your wife and daughters right behind you as you struggle to safely bring the aircraft down safely. So many emotions but an astounding finish to an extraordinary journey. Wow!
Absolutely! And he recognized that the next year at the controller's annual convention. Video also produced by FS Mania.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
As far as I heard, his family held it together too.
It was really only one thing that went wrong and everything else went right.
Not really. The fact that he was able to fly VFR was very fortunate, because there's likely no way he could have landed that thing on instruments
Can we just take a moment to appreciate that this man flew that plane calmly, no autopilot, with a dead man sitting in the seat beside him. I am just so impressed with his poise in this situation.
True! And, his family in the back!!
yeah. all business mode when he told his family to get the pilot out of the seat. great under pressure!
Agree
Very brave
Love it keep calm
My god, that man is a machine to stay that calm. Having just recently lost his brother and then his pilot dying, leaving him alone in an unfamiliar aircraft with his family on board, you'd think he'd fall to pieces. But he stayed cool as a cucumber right up until the end, when only then, you could finally hear the emotion coming through as his voiced cracked. Hats off to you sir you are a true hero.
So Pete, in a situation like that, what choices do you have?. You could panic, and doom everybody on the plane, or you could keep your shit together, even though your arse is clenched so tight you cant get off the seat, and hopefully survive. What most people do, is do their best. Falling to pieces when faced with a situation like that is not a survival trait. Heroes are most often normal guys that keep their shit together in abnormal situations.
His family is on board with him. No better inspiration for courage than protecting the ones you love!
He was too busy flying to panic. Fly now, have emotional breakdowns later.
not really, given a situation where my child is going to die. I will be calm in the face of basically anything if it means I can save my childs life, and anyone would who has a child. it's just nature.
he's a hero i wasnt saying he's not a hero I'm just saying he wasnt really calm due to himself, he was protecting more then himself in this situation.
This was utterly riveting. Felt like I was watching a movie with the sim and other production values. Complete with snappy dialog from the hero! Amazing story! Congrats to all involved.
Watch them meet all of 'their controllers' the next year at their annual convention.
Also produced by FS Mania.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
As a former Crash and Fire Rescue Air Field Firefighter, this just blessed my heart. I have seen so many plane crashes and I have often been part of the grizzly clean up. The worst being a King Air that lost altitude at the end of the runway, plowed into the trees and crashed and burned. It feels so good to see that this mans experience and ability to set aside his fears and focus like a laser beam not only saved himself but the lives of the two passengers. If you're going to be a pilot, you cannot ever give up. Even if everything is in utter chaos you fly the plane and I believe the pilot said it best. He asked God for help. Nothing wrong with that. What an amazing video. Thanks for posting. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Condolences to the family of the pilot who passed away. I bet when the Colonel passed away that pilot met him at heavens gate.
I read where the NTSB had already dispatched a 'crash scene' plane out of Atlanta (?) enroute to the Ft. Myers area to work the upcoming crash.
Half way there, after the King Air landed at Ft. Myers, NTSB turned them around.
First time in history they have ever done that, the article said.
The man who saved his family. No complaints. No panic. No selfies. Just get shit done. Legend.
😂😂💯💯💯a real mans mans right there
Yes!!!!
@james taylor Would "shite" be better? It's just a word. Translation: Just get "the job" done. Get a grip man.
American country boy.. I've spent time with his sort when the angry bullets fly and they are generally cool cucumbers.. And in my case lords of the battle.
God speed the American country boy..with all respect from a mere city boy.
@73Corbin indeed.
Who didn't even realize this was 43 minutes long
Seemed like four minutes.
lol I know it!!!!
Fastest 43 minutes ever!
I saw your comment then i realise 😂😂
yeah, i thought it was 15-20 minutes till i read your comment.
What he did after this is absolutely amazing. I hope to be half the person he and the Col. were. How he managed to stay so calm all while having his friend and pilot passing right next to him and his wife and kids is just astounding.
Watch them meet 'their' controllers in person the next year and watch them win a once in a career award. Also produced by FS Mania.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
He was amazing! He kept his calm and when he had landed and knew he had kept his family safe, the full reality of the situation hit him and the tears started. A true hero. 🏆
Tears of gratitude to The Creator.
His accent makes this even more badass for some reason
Watch Doug meet his controllers the next year at their convention. Also produced by the same fellow.
ruclips.net/video/cq1b2ZfDYDg/видео.html
Super Bamse 👍🤣😂Agree💯 What's with that Louisiana accent😂🤣 Shoot 'em Lizie! (?spelling) From the swamp guys show🤣😂 Loved it!
He sounds like the kind of guy that I want to buy a beer for if I ever had the honor of meeting him.
I bet he was wearing a cowboy hat, no doubt about it.
He does have an Awesome voice and especially can very much appreciate when he says he and The Good Lord were flying the plane!!...So relieved they all came through...fine....God is Good and thankfully Mr White stayed calm...great air traffic controllers, pilots, trainers who assisted....❤🇺🇸
I was so proud of that lady that helped doug get confidence and fly that plane.
that was the best part i agree. what a women
You can definitely hear the difference in demeanor. I've flown a few different singles, and I can only imagine the difficulty flying a multi with no experience.
@@4ll4nb31l Watch Doug meet his controllers the next year at their annual convention.
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I'm happy to fully agree w/ you, and to give your comment it's 200th thumbs up.
What an amazing job! Doug’s standard phraseology on the radio was impressive and I could tell as Doug got more relaxed, the phraseology came back to him. How very lucky that you were in the right seat with Joe sharing some knowledge on radio use. Divine intervention indeed. Sounds like it was Joe’s time, unfortunately, and this was the trigger to get you back on the flight deck to help others. Inspiring story! Oh yeah, and geaux Tigers!
Yep. He later said that at the time of this incident he had probably 30-35 hours in a C-172 in the previous 6 months or so but that his instructor really hammered home communication and radio skills, sometimes even above flying skills, at that point.
Maybe the instructor had a premonition.
@@57whizzer Or maybe instructor was unknowingly God's messenger.
The controllers did a wonderful job staying calm and professional throughout this ordeal. Thank God this guy had some flying experience. This pilot did an outstanding job staying calm and asking all the right questions. I’ve gotta watch this a few more times!
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I've never been in a situation as dire as this but I do know one thing. As a father, when anything threatens your family, there is a switch in your brain that flips emotion off and you just do what you have to do. You want to keep them calm so you try to sound casual despite how you feel inside. This man is a true father.
Absolutely and well said’
Mothers, too.
THAT was my first thought. So true.
I hope I could keep it together also.
@@You.Tube.Sucks. I’m sure you’re part right; but as a mom who is a former combat veteran, I do think it’s a little different after I had kids. Before….well yes. After….I think us moms actually turn the emotion ON…it’s our primal scream and fighting spirit that gets turned up when our kids are in danger and it isn’t necessarily the best for a situation like this, not that we can’t do it, especially for our kids.
Wait... So he went back to fly that exact plane professionally afterwards? What an absolute boss.
I did a bit of digging on this tonight to try and figure that out. Apparently he bought that specific plane and leased it to the charter company he used at the time, and still owns it today as far as I can tell. More background here: www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2009/april/14/unintentional-king-air-pilot-an-interview-with-doug-white
yea the boss man congratulations sir good job well done and god bless you and your family
@@expert_fretwork Wow That's truly impressive. Talk about grabbing the bull by the horns.
Did the wife and kids go to?
Balls of steel!
"we're down now, thanks buddy" hits pretty hard.
Omg. I lost it when he said, "It's not over until it's over friend." That was incredible on EVERYONE'S part! The emotion in his voice at the end!!!
Lisa did a phenomenal job on the radio. Talking up the guy, making him feel more comfortable in the situation. Dude has flown things before and since she knew that she wanted to go back to the basics that everyone whose ever piloted something understands and kept him calm during the process. Big ups to her!
Wonderful Job ! An Angel here on earth
Stunning absolutely stunning with both men and lisa fantastic with God's help.
She was the good lord he was referring to on the radio.
@Let's Go Brandon 2024 wasn’t she beautiful that way.?! Yeah, let’s go Brandon.impeach biden before!
I was truly impressed with her demeanor with him in the pilot's seat ; enclosed with his friend in a tiny pilot's cabin . She knew what she knew and shared her knowledge and expertise on the
"King " . I had a mentor who was more then willing to share her wealth of knowledge to those who were willing to listen . My mind became like a sponge to her every word and I was proud to work with and beside her . She was beyond any of us even today as she
serves human kindness in her lifestyle .
"It aint over till its over, friend" That gave me chills...He knew the stakes..
This dudes cool as fuck lmao
this is an unbelievable video telling an unbelievable story.
I’ve watched this video probably at least 10 times in the last year and a bit, and I just can’t get enough.
Doug White is a hero, and deserves all the recognition he can get, and then some.
I agree 100%. Thank you kindly! Best regards, Tim
@@KenDotCom dude. he was completely unfamiliar with the Turbo Prop, as he had only flown with a single-engine Cessna.
relax and check your privilege
@@PugCuber he knew how to fly a plane. Far from a "random passenger" as depicted in the title
I was a flight nurse for nearly 40 years in all sorts of a/c: Senecas, Chieftains, Cheyennes, King Airs and Lear jets. I never wanted to learn to fly but i did want to know what was going on at the pointed end so i did pilot ground school. We were often single pilot operation so i was aware that, if things went tits up with my pilot, I would be very much on my own. As an emergency worker, staying calm when everyone else is freaking out became second nature but i seriously doubt i could have held it together like this guy did. Terrific job by all involved
Thank you for sharing this! Best regards, Tim
I was thrilled to hear he went off and got his wings. That kind of level headedness under such pressure is what makes a great pilot. It seemed to come natural to him.
@@KenDotCom She'd first have to drag him out of the cockpit and probably didnt have that kind of strength. Second, doing so would risk dragging his feet all over the controls between the seats and one of those controls is the autopilot which could pose a risk to everyone on the plane. They were already having issues with the AP so I think the decision was made not to worsen that.
He already was a pilot, but in smaller planes and held a private certificate. That's why this was done fairly easily. Otherwise, they'd have to train him what instrument does what when it came to basic flying.
@@ChristopherPhillipsDev - Yep all this. Plus bystander CPR is only really beneficial as a part of the chain of survival where it is quickly followed by paramedics doing professional-quality CPR, defibrillation and advanced cardiac interventions in a hospital. None of which were likely to happen in the long period of time they knew it would take for Doug to land the plane (if he could land it at all). The decision was probably made to save the four remaining passengers (and not do anything to further risk their lives like dragging the pilot around the controls and instruments) rather than a basically futile attempt to perform CPR on the pilot.
@@KenDotCom 1, his wife couldnt get the deceased pilot out of the cockpit. 2, because of the lack of space CPR would have been impossible.
Hey Ben Casey,dead Pilot sitting in a chair,no room to get him Horiz, as Brandon would say,CMON MAN!
I started getting choked up when he said "stay with me Miami, let's go!" and the flight instructor came on the radio.. What absolute champions of the human race!
Had Joe Biden been in the co-pilot seat, all 4 would've died in a horrible crash.
@@poweraccountabilityleague6877 ..ooookayy? Why do people have to put politics into anything and everything
@@daltong6694 You should direct that question at BLM/Antifa/DNCCP.
@@daltong6694 His personality is "politics" It's all he has to live for.
Who else kept smiling at how relaxed the pilot became as he got further??legend
He seemed relaxed externally but when he was commanded to contact ground, it was a wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy different story internally.
Wow...it surely was "me and the good Lord are flying this thing". That was gripping and amazing. Great job by everyone involved, the ATC's and the "passenger" pilot.
His voice change when they asked "how many souls on board" hit me right in the feels.
I think there was a brief moment of hesitation because one of the "souls" was already departed.
@@lisalu910 Between that, and the "don't make me think about the fact that my family's on here with me right now."
And his slight hesitation before he said "five". The question stunned him, I think.
I TOTALLY FELT HIS FEAR OF DEFEAT IN THAT RESPONSE. The reality of his entire family being on board occurred to him in that instant.
and remember he was on his way back from his younger brother's funeral.
I have been through this hell before.... A little different story but the scariest situation of my life. I totally felt your tears when you radioed back to the tower. November 5 Delta Whiskey- God bless you and your children. You saved your loved ones and I have so much respect for you. Nobody can understand the pressure of landing a plane you have never flown before. #GodSpeed my friend.
Andrew, Watch them meet 'their' controllers in person the next year and watch them win a once in a career award. Also produced by FS Mania.
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what a legend. All of the them, especially the ATC;s. This was a heart warming story and to hear the relief in his voice at the end was magical.
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How can 1.2K give this a thumbs down for heaven's sake Doug is a hero who saved his whole family.
the world is now jam packed full of idiots.
@@MikeW2TB And people who can't handle anything real in life. Just pass 'em the crayons.....
People were expecting a flight chops production of the actual event
Yip, idiots 🤬🤬🤬
Now it's 1.6K Hater out there.
This man was calm all the way through. Saved his family and his life. Hats off to this man!
It sounds like he also has some prior knowledge. He's giving call signs back pretty well and he mentioned some pilot things in there
@@zackslay2938 He did have some flying experience from much smaller planes, they stated this in the intro.
Super calm and followed directions to the extreme. My hats too this gentleman.
Can you imagine what his wife and kids were thinking?
@eaglei22 I'd like to know that too.
I just watched that for the second time, it literally brought tears to my eyes.
Just watch this and the flight instructor Lisa Grimm was so calm, great in giving instructions helped him to be more confident.Was a Miracle that they found these amazing pilots ,air controller and able to land safely. Still emotional at the end despite knowing they made it before watching the whole video.
From Lisa to Kary in Connecticut to the ATC in Ft. Myers, God was sho runnin this show!
'Me and the good Lord is handflying this plane'
Legend.
GE laugh
considering the situation it's quite impressive that he kept his sense of humour. Nerves of steel.
God is the Best
That’s me on every flight I make and I been flying for 25 years. This guy - and the Lord and the controllers- did an amazing job 👍
His voice... when he landed sounded like he was going to cry. I can’t imagine.
His family in the back. I can take it if it's just me but to lose your family like that! I can't begin to comprehend the pressure he was under. What a man.
@@ryandispecki6223 And he was right! God was with him.
Shit, I cried, still drying my eyz...
It's ok to be scared. Poor guy probably couldn't sleep for months. What a great job he did!!
I noticed that. Rock solid getting his family safely on the ground, then the emotions flooding over him. I can't even imagine. He is a Boss.
What an astoundingly amazing video. The only thing left to the imagination here is the sheer amount of emotions sweeping through Doug and his family (especially when they landed). Major props to ATC for having every wit needed to handle the mayday properly, not overinforming, remining calm, and getting all the help they could while moving everything else out of Doug's path. This is a true display of the unfathomable strength of people when they help each other. 10/10 best 43 mins spent. The recreation through the simulator was absolute genius and all well-timed and calibrated matching every detail of what was going on with the plane during this time. Thank you. It definitely warmed my heart up.
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I'm rewatching this yet again - and yet again I'm amazed by this man's radio communication. Many pilots could learn from that...
He said later that at this time he had 30-35 hours in the past 6 months or so in a C-172, and that his primary instructor really focused in on and hammered him in radio communication skills.
That female air traffic controller was amazing in instructing Doug on flying the plane!
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Agreed...she was great.
That's because she used to be a pilot as well as a flight instructor.
@@ImSpun13 I felt the same way. I'm not at all familiar with any of this, but was thinking why have this middle man and not kept her on...but wasn't sure if that was possible with it being a different airport.
Exactly
@@ImSpun13 I'm almost positive if that was an option it would have been done, they got him turned around for an emergency landing at the closet airport with the longest runway.
"Me and the good Lord's hand flyin this, niner delta whiskey"
That line hit a little harder.
That comment was heard literally, around the world!
Same here.
Dont even get me started on the dang autopilot again! 🤣
Seriously though thats one of the funniest replies I've ever heard to anything...
To God goes the glory. What a testimony to His guidance.
My eyes teared up. I know that feeling. I was helped by the Good Lord Himself. He helped me to my feet after I was caught off guard by a man who proceeded to drag me from my car and kicked me until I passed out. I came to as my assailant was reaching into his vehicle for what I could only imagine to be rope/tape, etc. I felt hands underneath my arms helping me up. After that I ran the rest of the way to my apartment as the jerk who almost killed me tore off in his white Toyota pickup. I know in my heart that's the only Way I survived. Miracle's happen every day. It's up to us to acknowledge the Truth. And most importantly, tell people about Him.
Another un -sung hero. We never know how many of these stories happen every day. Salute to these heroes!
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I'm 71 and I had to choke this one down. The man was desperately trying to save the lives of all those he loved and lived for.
Doesn't get any heavier than that.
Watch this. They get to meet their controllers the next year at their annual convention in Florida.
Also produced by FS Mania
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"But I didn't go to King Air 200 school that day." Gotta love how he has a sense of humor about it.
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When my ATC dude rips through commands for everyone else like it’s a God forsaken auction, then slows it down for Niner Delta Whiskey 🥃 my heart melts. He’s workin hard to help. Dedication and empathy going on.
you notice the ATC quickly diverts other planes away from this plane and away from the ft myers airport; then likely tells them all to shut up so all the communicae air time goes to the single plane in desperate need so no instructions get muddled...
I came looking for this, that first ATC was like a ninja with tons of kindness to spare for Niner Delta Wiskey.
The first controller is a major unsung hero of this story. A lot of people recognize Lisa Grimm Learjet Pilot and Flight Instructor for her amazing role and rightly so. ATC Henkel cleared the congested frequency/airspace with expert precision to enable Lisa to focus only on assisting the King Air. Henkel took care of business without jeopardizing the safety of hundreds maybe thousands of passengers and crews hurdling through his airspace. Legendary.
My uncle passed today, he was one of the best ATC’s ever to guide a craft full of souls. They are a special kind of person.
@@deborahchesser7375 My condolences for the loss of your uncle ❤️ xxx
Possibly the most intense thing I've ever watched. Bravo to that man and all the people who helped him.
I am glad that man continued flying. He maintained his cool beautifully throughout that emergency when many would not have. He did a great job landing an unfamiliar aircraft. In my opinion, he has what it takes to be an excellent pilot.
Why can’t I stop crying after watching this video. He held it together the whole time until he landed. You could hear the emotion finally start to come out. What a poised and courageous man. Shout out to everyone involved.
That’s the embodiment of being a strong leader for your family. Kudos. I can’t imagine
Yeah, me too,when he started crying on the taxiway.
Words couldn't better fit how and what I feel right now.
its the music
@@szilardladocki5863 true
Pilots are taught at the very beginning to aviate (fly the plane) navigate (know where you are going) and communicate (relay your intentions to ATC) in that order. He did just that.
The fact that he got his license and hopped right back in that plane and flew it as a commercial pilot is absolutely amazing. Good on him, one hell of a pilot now!
Yes, he had flight training 18 years earlier...that's hardly 'current' in pilot terms, and there's a world of difference between a single engine Cessna, what he was trained in, and a KingAir TwinTurbo. Very impressive, nonetheless.
@@jefflatten9321 What he meant was after this incident, he got his commercial license, and actually flew this very same plane as a commercial pilot.
very poetic. this man tamed and rode a steed that couldve killed him and his family the first day
Many years ago, I applied to the Royal Air Force. They sent me a book entitled : " It is the Men on the ground who keep the aircrafts in the air. " I hope I still recall the title !
Those who are helping to land this plane, are indeed the Men who also land the planes. Not forgetting the Pilots and the Crews all over the world. Nice video. Thank you for sharing. Cheers !
Notice how calm and competent he got as soon as he was hand flying.
“It ain’t over til it’s over, friend”. Dead. fu*king. Calm. BOSS
Scott Carter yep, definitely angels, not taking anything from Doug.
@Scott Carter Can you not talk about balls right now? We're talking about something very serious.
You have to stay calm to focus, or you will panic and crash the plane. Luckily, he had some flying experience and good weather.
Just the good Lord and him. Blessed!
@guy bennett For the love of all things holy can people stop spelling "ANGELS" A-N-G-L-E-S. An angle is an interval or space between intersecting lines, in geometry. And there are a few more meanings for the word, however, ANGLES are NOT spiritual beings believed to act as attendants, agents, or messengers of God." It only takes a second to check for the proper spelling of a word, people!
He actually asked where they wanted him to park. Priceless!
I would have tumbled out of the plane as soon as it came to a standstill and kissed the runway. They would have had it haul it off with a tug or something.
And he's a badass for doing so. It's like: "So I've just landed this plane which I didn't even know how to fly. Fucking easy. Now: Where do you want me to park?"
@@A7x_Forever And the uhh dead body?
I've watched this at least 10 times now and it still gets me emotional - Doug is a real American Hero
Search "On a Wing and a Prayer" with Dennis Quaid. To be released in theaters on Easter, 2023.
@@57whizzer Great - I always said that this would make a great movie!
I come back to this video often. This is such an incredible story. I rooted for him the whole time and I am so proud of him for pulling through when I'm sure no one thought he would. He did everything he could to ensure his family would make it home safely. All the kudos to him!! 💕
It was brought out later that the NTSB had sent a crash plane that was enroute to the Ft. Myers area and they turned them around in mid air.
First time they had ever done that.
Most of these incidents do not end well.
The lady who was helping land the plane was amazing!!
Yes for sure. Many forgot how absolutely amazing and the best help ever
Lisa was hot for sure.
But not so hot when u google her. But yeah good job at whatever. I'm disappointed.
@@drake.707 I would like to start with your comment is not only irrelevant, it is petty and rude. Secondly, I am quite certain when you google me, the Lisa Grimm results are not of me. I have blocked almost all means of searching for me because of people trying to get in contact with me due to this situation. Unless you are watching one of the interviews on TV, it most likely is not me that you are looking at in your searches. That being said, perhaps my looks are disappointing to you, but what difference does that make? Do you feel better about yourself for insulting someone you do not know, who has done nothing to interfere with your life or insult you? Now, I must say, that is disappointing. I hope you can be a better person going forward in life. Kindness is underrated.
@@drake.707 Don’t worry about this comment, he has mommy issues.
I went into this with low expectations, "Meh, probably overhyped, it's late, I need to go to bed."
But I ended up on the edge of my seat, completely riveted, transfixed, sweaty palms, moist-eyed, laughing at the end.
It is a surprisingly riveting story that covers a range of emotions; OMG, frustrations, tension, laughter, tears, more relief, joy, and happily ever after ending.
@@FSMaNiA hi
@Andrew Crane The...same...here!!!
Andrew Crane .....Your words, pretty well sums it up for me. I was transfixed!
#Truth
Amazing Easter Sunday gift from God to this family. RIP King Air Pilot.
This man has about 3x more flight hours than I do and that is not saying a lot. Huge respect for how calmly he handled the situation
I was an Air Traffic Controller for 32 years 2 in tower control 27 as a high level center controller and 3 as low level controller and the end of my career . In those 3 years as a low level ( much easier I thought ) I saw many things This vid brought me right back to work I retired 19 yrs ago . I remember saving two AC with experienced pilots from themselves in highly intense situations , these were experienced pilots and they panicked . This guy didn't panic at first he sounded scared which he was but he was just trying to impart the urgency of the situation . I was so very impressed with both the actions of ATC and the Pilot . Teamwork
... and he needed to express the urgency, as the very first controller didn't get it at first i think.
+ being a bit scared when you're sitting next to your dead pilot, in an aircraft your not familiar with, which is set on a rapidly climbing path you don't know how to correct, and the controller just don't gets your question, is perfectly fine 😏
he stayed rational and even got quite comfortable with the plane really quickly. badass award!
@@kirakaffee9976 Initial communications were sketchy at best and several transmissions were inadvertently stepped on by other pilots. The first controller thought he was talking to a co-pilot who could follow an ATC instruction to level off at one one eleven thousand. When it became apparent Doug did not know how to stop the climb the first controller immediately summoned a Learjet Pilot while simultaneously clearing the frequency of all other aircraft. His quick thinking and action was instrumental in the successful outcome of the emergency.