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Thank God for Sully... because of him, I can say that the real tragedy that day was the loss of a few migrating birds. RIP birds. Sorry for your flock's loss. We'll remember you.
Hello Petter Have you seen or heard about the fires near LAX? I’m currently at a shelter bc my home is in a part of Los Angeles designated as level 2 evacuation. I’ve seen all of your videos some multiple times. And I was wondering if you could make a video describing what a pilot who flies one of the super scoopers has to endure while attempting to contain a raging fire like the one in the Palisades. I imagine the air temperature and gusts of wind must affect it, along with dropping their load and losing tons of weight in an instant. I dunno. You do such a great job explaining things aviation related and I thought I’d ask. Even if you decide not to, thank you for taking the time to read this request . 🙏🏽. 😊😊
I am obsessed with the TACA story. It's not as well known as Sully, but the way the crew just calmly handles this crazy thunderstorm and Capt. Dardano just casually side slips into the smoothest landing possible with no engines always gets me.
Beyond the top-notch piloting, suiting up before leaving the cockpit was an absolute boss move. Wish that could have included in the compilation. Oh well.
The Gilmi Glider incident in Canada also was successful due to an ex military pilot side slipped to a perfect landing at a defunct wartime airport that was being used as a race track
Sully said "we'll be in the Hudson" at least twice. Here is the end of the communication: Controller: "Cactus 1529, turn right, two-eight-zero. You can land Runway 01 at Teterboro." Sully: "We can't do it." Controller: "Ok, which runway would you like at Teterboro?" Sully: "We're gonna be in the Hudson." (brief pause) Controller: "I'm sorry, say again, Cactus?" (silence) That air traffic controller had a really sinking feeling (pun intended) at that time.
@@hermanrobak1285 Regardless from the fact they couldn't make it anyway, those controllers where on their fucking A game. Very quick action and cooperation, no questions asked. Solid guys, massive respect.
@tvanced8583 The controllers were responsive and helpful, though "we'll be in the Hudson" didn't seem to quite register. Well, I think they heard and understood, but *Hudson 21* was not one of their landing strips to control.
@@hermanrobak1285 In an interview the controller said he did not consider ditching to be a survivable scenario something as large as a modern airliner. He was task-focused on providing them with alternates and vectors, since that's his job in an emergency.
I'm somebody that was so terrified of flying that I resolved myself to never fly in my life. Despite the stories in the end of 2024 with aviation incidents, I went on my first ever flight a couple days ago. And across the Pacific at that. I would have never felt safe enough to do that if I hadn't found your channel. You taught me that aviation is truly as safe as it ever has been and improvements will surely come from the incidents at the end of last year, particularly the Jeju crash. Air Crash Investigations and similar only cover the surface level and paint the stories as scary, completely unpreventable failures that could happen to anybody. Your videos have shown me just many holes a problem needs to get through to result in serious incidents. I can't thank you enough and look forward to all your videos for 2025 and beyond!
Way to go with facing your fear of flying! I am very proud of you! I was also the same terrified flyer (I still dislike the takeoff and landings though) but I am much more able to hold my fear in check because of this channel (and Kelsey's 74Gear channel). I've even been able to help other passengers with their uneasiness too! Such as a go-around being an actual good thing and shows how the pilots situational awareness is on point. Or to look for the flight attendants -if they aren't worried, neither should I.
Good work! Now I just need to get over the REST of the flying process 😂 I love taking off, flying, turbulence, landing... But I can't stand airports, security, and delayed or cancelled flights.
Yes, we are eight billion and climbing in population and six and half billion of us may fly once in our lifetime according to latest statistics. So, MentourPilot's in-depth coverage over aviation is always refreshing and welcoming.
Why is it that whenever I hear a story of successful job competence under extreme conditions, and despite the fact that I don't know those involved, I still feel a sense of pride over their accomplishment?
As an aside, Jeff Skiles had an important second career as a pilot communicator. He wrote a column for Sport Aviation that was insightful and informative. His first and last articles were both valuable and moving; the rest were simply good. Some of his content is available on the EAA website, I think all of his articles are available to members. Understandably, airlines don’t want celebrity pilots, especially if it’s because of an “event”. Sully chose to take his retirement.
"A flock of Canada Geese" - To anyone familiar with Canadian waterfowl and aviation, that sounds exactly as if you had said "A squadron of enemy heavy fighters".
There are not enough people talking about the flight where the windscreen literally came off and the pilot was hanging out of the plane??? Might be one of the most insane stories I’ve ever seen on this channel. The fact that the captain survived that, the fact that the cabin crew immediately went to help without concern for themselves and the fact that the first officer was able to land throughout all that… 😭
There were brief discussions about letting him go thinking he was already dead, but there was the added concern that he could be injested by the engine creating more problems. Not sure of the truth behind this but that is my memory of the Mayday Air Disasters episode of that flight.
Don't get me wrong, USAirways was an amazing feat in the Hudson River. I was an employee of USAirways for many years. The pilot of TACA, blind in one eye, that landed on a grassy peninsula was the best saved accident situation ever! TACA Captain was the best emergency landing, and he should have had a movie made with his incredible story.
He had a lots of time to decide and prepare his plane whilst Sully had a mere 3 plus minutes to make that decision of landing in the river knowing very well that a slight mistake would result in fatalities. Landing on a levee and landing on water can never ever be compared. We don't know the outcome of TACA had it landed on water instead of levee
@@justicemaake684 You are wrong, TACA 110 didnt have lots of time to land on the short levee. They came out of the clouds at 700 agl only. Saw the canal first and headed there. Then the copilot pointed at the levee and due Capt Dardano is used to land on grass other airplanes and short airports, like Tegus, in Honduras, he decided to put it there. In a few hundred feet pop out the gear, flaps and he trimmed to minimum speed using a forward slip, a lot of precision quick work. Saved the airplane and all on board from ditching in the water like Sully did. Sully is not used to be A Bush Pilot like Capt Carlos Dardeno was. Duhh ! Different kind of pilot. Much better pilot, More capable. More places A Bush Pilot can land in an emergency. .
@@justicemaake684What makes you think that TACA landing on water would have different/worse outcome than Hudson landing? If they ended in a drink, they would be in warm water and only a few yards from shore with easy to get out shoreline. Good chance that everybody would stay alive too. Also, Sully had a perfect, clear day with unlimited visibility and in no moment his instrument panel went blank, while TACA flight was in the clouds, severe turbulence/rain/hail and with black screens until APU took over, and they popped out of clouds less than 1000ft AGL, which is mere seconds from hitting the surface. That story deserves a top Hollywood movie, but it is practically unknown. Why? Becouse it did not happen in America and the guy that saved the day is a Latino from a no-name airline?
I believe the TACA emergency landing and the USAIR incident should be seen as equally important and equally incredible. I can't see how one is better than the other.
The supercut we were waiting for. Still watching, really enjoying it. Thanks for the years of in-depth analysis based on solid information. That's the reason why I became a Patreon supporter.
True that!!! Thank you, Mentour Pilot and your team. Now out of the pilot industry flying cargo, I still watch your channel. I feel involved still somehow for an industry I can’t imagine falling out of love with. Your channel is also becoming more and more amazing. Your hard work and efforts show. Thank you and thank you for your supportive team.
Just to elaborate on Flight 5390 (Captain sucked out Mid-Flight): The Captain's feet had turned off the Auto-Pilot, hit full throttle and jammed the controls in maximum down pitch... The aircraft was literately plummeting towards earth at max speed. The stewards did not only just save the Captain... they also helped saving the aircraft.
Also, even tho they believed he was dead, they hung on to the captain's body cuz if they let go, there was a chance the body could be sucked into the engine and bring down the plane.
I just want to point out how nicely Mentour Pilot always seems to treat all his team members, never shying away from mentioning their importance to the channel! Lots of love from Denmark❤
Dear Captain Hörnfeldt, thank you very much for your patience and dedication to your work. Thanks to you, now I am also an aviation fan. I just hope that after the investigation reports on Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 our pilots' feat will also go down on the aviation history. R.I.P. Captain Igor Kshnyakin, First officer Alexander Kalyaninov and Cabin crew Hokuma Aliyeva. May all of you have a good day!
Olympic Airways 411 should also be on this list. Captain Sifis Migadis flew a literally doomed airplane, which was miraculously saved. Athens had 3 million population at the time, and they flew over its centre. Had they crashed, we would be talking for one of the worst accidents in aviation history ever.
@@kaliru1Mentour Pilot has a video for that flight, as always well done and comprehensive. After you see it, it's also worth it to check its comment section as well, found it interesting and informative.
I never tire of hearing about this wonderful stories of successfully dealing with potential disasters. And, with Petter, there is something new every time he tells the stories. 🙂
You deserve an Emmy for your story telling skills. And what incredible challenges these pilots and crew had to overcome to save thousands of lives. This compilation actually moved me to tears, imagining all the obstacles that had to be surmounted under the most diabolical conditions. ❤
When I saw the length of this video, my first thought was to just scan quickly through it. However, it was so well done that it captured my attention in the first five minutes and kept it all the way to the end. This was a truly inspiring example of resilience, courage, skill, and professionalism- and outstanding storytelling. A sincere thank you, Captain, from pilots and flight enthusiasts wordwide for an important service so very well done!
As an engineer that prides himself on objectivity and factual assessment of a situation I wasn't expecting to have such an emotional reaction to these stories. We can't forget the human factor - the resilience, the will to live, the untapped potential we don't know we have until circumstances that we would expect to overwhelm us instead push us to entirely new levels of performance we never thought ourselves capable of achieving.... sometimes it seems the only limits we have are the ones we impose on ourselves. Thank you for putting this fantastic video together, you've earned another subscriber here.
the story about captain Carlos is so touching!!!! this kind of respectful attitude to job and the plane and the speed of thinking in stressful situation! the way he loved and wanted to devote his life to it even after losing his eye. This story reminded me of my grandfather who also lost his eye because of the ilness but he was so determined to get a job (in driving) that he managed to prove that he can do his job as good as the others
Speaking of people who lost eyes, although my father wasn't an aviator, he did lose an eye in childhood, then he went on to serve in the Australian army in WWII. Later he had a long career in public health administration, got a university degree as a mature-age student, raised 7 children, and had a perfect driving record after driving all over eastern Australia. If you'd met him you'd never have guessed he only had one eye.
The TACA story is amazing. As a glider & ultralight pilot operating on shorter grass strips, I love doing side slips 😂 to spot-land. It's a great manoeuvre: come in knowing you're too high (but that's WAY safer than finding yourself too low) and quickly slip off the excess height to grease it in on the threshhold. I used to read about it in Biggles books, it was very common then because of the unreliability of engines, (or being shot out) and having to land in small fields or any handy place. Hearing of an airline captain doing it just gives me a thrill.😂😂 ...and Pietr just absolutely enjoyec telling that story lol.
The miracle in the hudson was truly a miracle. Listening to the ATC audio makes it even more incredible - they had basically no time to react to anything. ATC did an amazing job clearing traffic and trying to find a solution for them, keeping an eye on their altitude and getting help to them immediately. Everyone in this situation did an incredible job. Its truly one of those situations no one did anything wrong, but bad stuff still happens. Everyone came together and faced the situation to help make the best possible outcome. I truly admire the flight crew, ATC, and rescue workers who all jumped into action.
What a guy man, this is better than anything Netflix could produce. I was engaged the entire time. Thank you Peter, can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2025!❤
I'm so familiar with each of these stories, but nobody gives a more touching dedication to the heroics of these Pilots than Petter. That was an Epic emotional rollercoaster, Thank you so much for the Channel - you have done these Pilots & the aviation industry proud. 👊🏽
I left a multi paragraph thank you to your channel, and why I was so appreciative. And it disappeared 😭 Possibly for the best, as it was wordy. I enjoy subjects like failures, troubleshooting, and human factors. But I'm not a pilot, nor do I fully understand aeronautics. So I specifically enjoy how you expand on technical knowledge, but in an inclusive non-condescending fashion. I also appreciate when you explain more about what the pilots may have been going through and thinking, from your personal experience. I've developed more empathy because of this.* You give the most generous, forgiving interpretations, while not shying away from their responsibilities and the ultimate findings. You also expand upon and translate those findings, the differences in plane models and operation. These are all things that standard shows like Mayday just don't have time to address. Your channel has become my favorite, as unbiased towards all sides of aviation as one could find anywhere. And I enjoy your themed shirts- thanks to you, I mostly understand them 😊 *The incident that your insight helped me most with, was the one where the pilots may have been affected by their hasty dinner the night before. You shared comments from the CVR that I hadn't heard elsewhere. (Looking up the specific flight name and number is possibly what lost my original comment.) Anyway- thank you!
The moment captain benham interrupted his 2 F/Os on the missed approach briefing and the moment where they realized how many souls they had on board still gives me chills.
I am not a pilot, not a scared flyer, not someone that enjoys the crashes. I have watched all of the Mentour Pilot videos at least once. Accident reenactments are always done the same way. They always tell the “what” happened, but no one goes into the “why” is happened, the “how” it could have been avoided and “how” the aviation industry is better because of an incident. These are my favorite videos on all of UA-cam. Thank you, and the team, for the efforts. After watching your videos I think I know some of what happened with the Jeju crash: Bird Strike resulting in compressor stalls in the right engine. The crew had a lot of things to manage at that moment. They mistakenly shut down the left engine and forgot to put down the landing gear because they were busy. Because of no landing gear, they did not touch down until half way down the runway. Without the left engine thrust reverser and the right engine with reduced power there was no way to slow the plane on the now very short runway. The concrete berm 250m off the runway was just a recipe for disaster. Turkey a tragic incident that, IMO, typifies the Swiss cheese philosophy. I cannot wait for the report to come out in a few months and your analysis to be produced.
Yeah, been following the accident myself. It has a similar situation with a no landing gear landing like LOT Polish Flight 16, but that is where they end. How two similar incidents can turn out so different is interesting! XD
I know the story of the miracle on the Hudson by heart, but I am so amazed by of course not only the Airmanship of the aircrew but also the ATC who tries everything in his power to assist and increase the possibilities of landing safely by communication with first responders and other airports, that really some outstanding work in my opinion.
Ive worked on jet engines, hydraulics and control systems for 40 years in the electric power generation industry. It is so fascinating to see how all these systems work to get tons of metal into the air. Thank you so much Petter to you and your team for the excellent explanations of how all of this works together. Especially how the pilots play such a critical role in making it all work together.
MP, no body tells it like you do, your voice is gorgeous, mixed with your body language you could make anything sound absolutely fascinating, and you bring the perfect balance of emotions to the retelling too. We couldn't ask for more from you, you're a world treasure!!
This should be required viewing for every crewmember from their first day of flying. After retiring from the Air Force, I taught CRM to Air Force pilots for about 20 years. Excellent lessons leaned. Keep it up!
I've learned something in this video. Didn't know that some planes are equipped to fly over water and those that don't fly over water. Love this channel and look for all new posting like I would at new movies in theaters.
Great work, to both you and your crew helping you put these videos together. Your videos are the highlight of my week and the next one never comes fast enough!
I’ve already seen 3 of the 4 and they still brought tears to my eyes a few times. All of these crews were perfect examples for this theme and all of them are badass’s in the best way possible
Capt. Dardano probably had a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA) from the FAA for his vision. If you fail a portion of the medical exam because of a "qualifying static or non-progressive condition" you can demonstrate your proficiency by passing a practical test administered by your FSDO. I have one for color blindness. My test was to sit on a taxiway and identify the color of the light signals from the tower. The good news is that since they are issued for permanent conditions (I am green-brown color blind) the SODA is also permanent and you never have to retest. I would say landing an airliner on a levee after both engines failed demonstrated a great deal of proficiency. By traditional definitions Sully merely made a good landing while Carlos made a great one. Where's his movie?
Although we'd watched the incidents before also, the way you relived them has been an immensely meticulous job. I'm sure the whole mentourpilot family must be overwhelmed and have understood these masterpieces even better. Congratulations to every member of the mentourpilot team especially Petter from the core of our hearts for putting so much of effort in doing this marvelous job. Best of Luck for your future endeavors ❤❤❤👍👍👍
Hello from Patreon ♥ Love this supercut of some of my favourite stories. I think about the crew holding onto the captain in the third story all the time, I can't even imagine how surreal it must have felt at the time. I appreciate you taking us along on the journey from the sofa to the chair to the (other sofa and also) desk. Happy new year, everybody ♥
I've heard of and watched each of these stories before. But I will happily finish watching all of the episode anyway because they are that amazing. I think they also show how important great pilots are. And remind me how bad, bad pilots can be. Not every person is cut from the same breed.
Petter, I always enjoy your videos. Once upon a time, I wanted be an airline pilot. Life had other things in store, however. I’m glad I found your channel as I can I live vicariously through your content. Side note: I saw Captain Sullenberger in the Miami airport in 2009. I was too shy to speak to him. I wish I could have gotten up the courage to speak with him.
35:00 "we're going to end up in the hudson" - "I'm sorry say again cactus?" *eerie silence* That part makes me well up and makes my blood run cold every time!!
Doesn't matter how many times I see the first video about the Hudson, it still floors me how fast it all went, and the amazing command of the situation both crew had, and the automatic checking of every possible last minute thing, down to returning to the cabin to do a final check. I realize that is the job, and it's what flight and cabin crew are trained to do, but even that can sometimes be overcome by the simple impediment of being human. Incredible job all around, both flight/cabin crew, ATC, and NYC Port Authority personnel. And in truth, that can be said for the aircrews in all four cases. Absolutely amazing control of very bad situations, remaining cool under extreme conditions, and general high levels of skill and ability to take a situation as it comes, and change thier plan of action based on the evolution of the incident in question.
I love the stories when pilots saved the day. Even United 232, what seems highly unlikely anyone would survive. Reminds me recent Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2823, but I'll wait for final report to make any judgements.
Thank you for this. As a somewhat nervous flier, I can always use reassurance. Strangely, as others have noted, even your videos about crashes help me feel less fearful. Thank you also for not sensationalizing these reports. I do think that some of the cover illustrations and headlines are close to the line, but I suppose that attracts new viewers. No doubt some of them who are expecting crash porn are surprised to find just the opposite - an expert factual explanation delivered with humility and compassion. Kudos to you and your entire team. ❤
Juan Browne (Blancolirio on YT, and also a 777 pilot) has an interview with Captain Christopher Benham on his channel, if you would like to hear him tell the incident himself.
I love this channel. Obsessed. I'm going to school for aircraft maintenance so this channel helps me as a student. I have amazing instructors that constantly tell us about safety and following the maintenance manual. The story about the captain's window is a great example of why we don't do shortcuts.
A very good video! I used to read accident reports because I find it interesting to learn what can go wrong and it is uplifting to read about how pilots manage to solve an impossible task. TACA Flight 110, which you mention in your video, is an excellent example of that. And I agree with you: At least two pilots. There are many lives that would have been lost if there was only one pilot behind the controls when an incident occurred.
Captain Carlos Dardano carried on as a commercial pilot for another 35 years after this most amazing incident , retiring just over a year ago on the 4th of September 2023.
Thanks for the saily discount :) This data plan solution came just in time. ..And of course thanks for the greate content! I love the fact that your content is educational (even if I'm not planning to be an airline pilot) and entertaining in same time. (And also a greate option for improve my english.) Thanks!
With the BAC 1-11 incident, I was an aircreft engineer at the time but in the RAF, and because of this a lot of our procedures were examined to see that this wasn't a regular occurence, and there were a lot of lessons learned.
90% of the time its sounds like a job with a great view, then there is the bad ass times. I cant believe how calm you present these stories, I worked up a sweat just listening. Thank you, for all you hard work.
Nice compilation! As I recall when the AAIB conducted the BAC 1-11 investigation, they trialled a new interview technique. Instead of a formal office interview, which was sometimes stressful for the persons interviewed, they instead conducted informal interviews over coffee in a hotel. It was thought that this would put people more at ease and yield more information. BTW, "BAC" is not pronounced "BACK" but by spelling out the individual letters, eg Bee Ay See. These were the initial letters of the British Aircraft Corporation. I flew on the 1-11 and had friends who worked for BAC. (BAC was the British half of the Concorde project). Thanks for you videos, which are the best of their type I have ever seen.
I have a tiny little piece of the Flight 1549 aircraft. A friend of mine helped bring the plane to Charlotte, where it lives in the Aviation Museum here. The plane itself came with boxes of loose electrical and computer parts that were removed for transport. It’s basically just a RAM chip from one of the numerous computers, but it has visible brackish water damage. I go the museum regularly, and I am amazed every time I see that plane. The APU is there, displayed separately from the rest of the plane as it was broken off in the landing. I’ve shown it to my kids and told them, “This thing, and the decision to start it, helped save lives.”
Sully was also aware he had to maintain a specific AoA - below 11 degrees when hitting the Hudson => real probability of engine ripoff; above 13 degrees => empennage ripoff. Talk about pressure!
TACA 110 has always been one of my favorite mishap stories. what Captain Carlos did is unparalleled. especially when you consider the fact that he had one eye and he had to clear that wall and fence before setting that bird down and how does anybody do that without depth perception? The fact that they were able to just bolt up a couple new engines and fly out of there is all you need to know about what an aviator he is. that airframe later ended up at Southwest airlines and I flew them a lot. every time I got on an SWA flight, I checked the tail number but I never got to fly that plane. it would have been an honor.
I was so sad to hear that Captain Dionisio Lopez passed away, a true hero for the TACA 110 flight, he was in many TACA tv commercials from back in the 80s always proud and smilling.
This is the first time I've watched a 2+ hour UA-cam video. Thanks Petter! I do fly a lot (as a passenger) and I find the technical details of aviation fascinating as an ee. Thanks for putting this together.
This has to be my favorite video of yours that I have seen. I wanted to be a pilot as a little boy but life happens. But I did complete 47 years in the travel industry as a travel advisor. Was able to fly to many different countries from the 1970's to early 2020's. Flew on the DC3 to the 747SP.
What I love so much about this channel is that you always learn little details you had no idea played huge parts in those incidents, even the highly publicised ones. For example that the Airbus protections came in clutch at the final moments of the ditching in the Hudson when the speed was getting so low. If not for that the plane might have stalled a dozen meters above the water and impacted it with to much force leading to a break-up and possible fatalities in the cold water. Kudos to the engineers as well as to the pilots
I'm just a passenger but any aviation/airplane/flight/accident story is interesting for me. (Two of the biggest saves in my mind: the story of Capt. Sifis Migadis and Olympic Airways 411 and Air Transat Flight 236 with Capt. Robert Piché) Thanks for the correct and understandable videos. Keep up the good work!
at 20:16 TCAS is mentioned as the Terrain Avoidance Collision system. I'm not a pilot but this appears to be muddling the Ground Proximity Warning System with the Traffic Collision Avoidance System
If Im ever on a plane that had something like this happen, I would calm myself down just by thinking of these heroes! It should be mandatory for every single pilot to subscribe and watch atleast 1 video a week. Just so much to learn from! Excellent videos!
The miracle on Hudson simulation was so awe inducing given how fast the captain had explain his situation to the ATC and how short and clear he was in his communication. I have watched all these stories before but I am watching again cuz it's amazing to see when a catastrophe is averted by some quick thinking.
I love hearing about the Miracle on the Hudson. I remember standing there with my mom, watching with bated breath as the live coverage aired, not knowing how things were going to turn out. I remember reading an interview with Sully where he said that if there had been even a single fatality, he would have considered it a complete failure.
The Gimli Glider was also a miracle. Dear Mentor Pilot, I always appreciate your excellent content. Have you covered Northwest Airlines Flight 255? I lost three dear friends in that tragic accident, and I would love to see your perspective on it. Thank you!
I love the brevity and efficiency in ATC communications during Hudson River incident. - Teterboro, La Guardia departure, got an emergency inbound. - OK, go ahead. - Cactus 1529 over the George Washington Bridge wants to go to the airport right now. - He wants to go to our airport, check. Does he need assistance? - Yes, it was a birdstrike. Can I get him in for runway 1? - Runway 1, that's good. Took 16 seconds for La Guardia to contact Teterboro, inform them about the situation, request a runway, get approval, and set Teterboro's emergency services in motion.
I love this what a positive thing to see for the new year! Thanks. There are also a lot of little saves I know of, and its a little sad that all the errors are remembered so glaringly and the saves are forgotten so quickly. Thanks to all the saves you pilots have managed throughout the year!
These are the stories I love - a mechanical failure or weather event that the pilots overcome. It’s great to see just how resilient planes and trained air crew are
Really wonderful stuff, as always. Imagine being able to buy Sully, Carlos and the other pilots, and Petter of course, a couple of drinks and just listen - a dream meet up!
Capt. Dardano's story sounds so fictional that he might as well be the main character in all of existence, amazing! His story is definitely my favourite.
One of your greatest videos, Petter! Many thanks! 👍 My brother had a long career as an airline pilot/captain, also flying the 777 in the end before he retired. Me, being an IT engineer, kept making jokes how easy it would be to fully automate his job, 'cause "he was only following checklists anyway". How completely wrong I was - and naturally such discussions made him angry, for which I'm still very sorry! Hey bro, I know you're watching Petter's videos, too. This comment is for you. My apologies!
i love how u make those vedios, i've been folloing you for quite a lot of time till now. Your story telling and animation'S are the best. BTW love from ASIA [ BD ]
TACA 110 didnt have lots of time to land on the short levee. They came out of the clouds gliding at 700 agl only. Saw the canal first and headed there. Then the copilot pointed at the levee. Because Capt Carlos Dardano is used to land on grass other airplanes and short airports too, he decided to put it on the grass, not on the water.. So in a few hundred feet they pop out the gear, flaps and trimmed to minimum speed using a forward slip, a lot of precision quick work. Saved the airplane and all on board with no injuries at all. Airplane was repaired and brought to a nearby road and took off again. Saved..
What an amazing director’s cut! It was very inspiring to watch! It makes me glad to be a Mentour Pilot patron. I am proof that one can be an aviation enthusiast, even if one is neither a pilot nor a frequent flyer, for I cannot afford either. Nevertheless, I enjoy Mentour Pilot videos immensely!
You and your crew did an amazing job putting this episode together. You are not only a talented pilot but a wonderful story teller too. I was glued to the screen for 2 hours and nineteen minutes! Thanks
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Thank you for something for my Saturday!
Thank God for Sully... because of him, I can say that the real tragedy that day was the loss of a few migrating birds. RIP birds. Sorry for your flock's loss. We'll remember you.
Hello Petter Have you seen or heard about the fires near LAX?
I’m currently at a shelter bc my home is in a part of Los Angeles designated as level 2 evacuation.
I’ve seen all of your videos some multiple times. And I was wondering if you could make a video describing what a pilot who flies one of the super scoopers has to endure while attempting to contain a raging fire like the one in the Palisades. I imagine the air temperature and gusts of wind must affect it, along with dropping their load and losing tons of weight in an instant.
I dunno. You do such a great job explaining things aviation related and I thought I’d ask.
Even if you decide not to, thank you for taking the time to read this request . 🙏🏽. 😊😊
I am obsessed with the TACA story. It's not as well known as Sully, but the way the crew just calmly handles this crazy thunderstorm and Capt. Dardano just casually side slips into the smoothest landing possible with no engines always gets me.
I'm glad you're enjoying it! Carlos is great
Beyond the top-notch piloting, suiting up before leaving the cockpit was an absolute boss move. Wish that could have included in the compilation. Oh well.
By all accounts, the captain of the Gimli Glider did a pretty damned impressive slip in a 767, as well.
@@IN10THRC that one is a great story as well!
The Gilmi Glider incident in Canada also was successful due to an ex military pilot side slipped to a perfect landing at a defunct wartime airport that was being used as a race track
I love how matter of fact Sully was with the controller 😂 "unable, we'll be in the hudson"
Sully said "we'll be in the Hudson" at least twice. Here is the end of the communication:
Controller: "Cactus 1529, turn right, two-eight-zero. You can land Runway 01 at Teterboro."
Sully: "We can't do it."
Controller: "Ok, which runway would you like at Teterboro?"
Sully: "We're gonna be in the Hudson."
(brief pause)
Controller: "I'm sorry, say again, Cactus?"
(silence)
That air traffic controller had a really sinking feeling (pun intended) at that time.
@@hermanrobak1285 Regardless from the fact they couldn't make it anyway, those controllers where on their fucking A game. Very quick action and cooperation, no questions asked. Solid guys, massive respect.
@tvanced8583 The controllers were responsive and helpful, though "we'll be in the Hudson" didn't seem to quite register. Well, I think they heard and understood, but *Hudson 21* was not one of their landing strips to control.
@tvanced8583 The ATC around NYC, one of the busiest airspaces in the world, are top notch cause they have to be
@@hermanrobak1285 In an interview the controller said he did not consider ditching to be a survivable scenario something as large as a modern airliner. He was task-focused on providing them with alternates and vectors, since that's his job in an emergency.
I'm somebody that was so terrified of flying that I resolved myself to never fly in my life. Despite the stories in the end of 2024 with aviation incidents, I went on my first ever flight a couple days ago. And across the Pacific at that. I would have never felt safe enough to do that if I hadn't found your channel. You taught me that aviation is truly as safe as it ever has been and improvements will surely come from the incidents at the end of last year, particularly the Jeju crash. Air Crash Investigations and similar only cover the surface level and paint the stories as scary, completely unpreventable failures that could happen to anybody. Your videos have shown me just many holes a problem needs to get through to result in serious incidents.
I can't thank you enough and look forward to all your videos for 2025 and beyond!
Way to go with facing your fear of flying! I am very proud of you! I was also the same terrified flyer (I still dislike the takeoff and landings though) but I am much more able to hold my fear in check because of this channel (and Kelsey's 74Gear channel).
I've even been able to help other passengers with their uneasiness too! Such as a go-around being an actual good thing and shows how the pilots situational awareness is on point. Or to look for the flight attendants -if they aren't worried, neither should I.
Good work!
Now I just need to get over the REST of the flying process 😂 I love taking off, flying, turbulence, landing... But I can't stand airports, security, and delayed or cancelled flights.
It's safer to fly than to drive a car! Congrats on conquering your fears!!
Yes, we are eight billion and climbing in population and six and half billion of us may fly once in our lifetime according to latest statistics. So, MentourPilot's in-depth coverage over aviation is always refreshing and welcoming.
This is so great to hear. Thank you for sharing your story
Why is it that whenever I hear a story of successful job competence under extreme conditions, and despite the fact that I don't know those involved, I still feel a sense of pride over their accomplishment?
It shows what we ARE capable of. Juxtaposed by constant reminders of how we fail. It's nice to think about the former.
As an aside, Jeff Skiles had an important second career as a pilot communicator. He wrote a column for Sport Aviation that was insightful and informative. His first and last articles were both valuable and moving; the rest were simply good.
Some of his content is available on the EAA website, I think all of his articles are available to members.
Understandably, airlines don’t want celebrity pilots, especially if it’s because of an “event”. Sully chose to take his retirement.
It's a beautiful thing to witness for sure.
Because excellence is rare. So rare you often wonder if its real. Seeing proof that it is real gives you hope for yourself and humanity.
"A flock of Canada Geese" - To anyone familiar with Canadian waterfowl and aviation, that sounds exactly as if you had said "A squadron of enemy heavy fighters".
Size, weight, stupidity, they're the worst
You're right there mate, they're a pretty impressive sized bird and engines were definitely NOT designed to eat birds of that stature.......
@@OfMoachAndMayhem
As a Canadian
I concur with this appraisal 🇨🇦
In other words
Yeah for sure eh
Even walking around these geese is scary, the way they hiss at ya!
@@umairaslam5730
Hahah. Not if you’re 🇨🇦
There are not enough people talking about the flight where the windscreen literally came off and the pilot was hanging out of the plane??? Might be one of the most insane stories I’ve ever seen on this channel. The fact that the captain survived that, the fact that the cabin crew immediately went to help without concern for themselves and the fact that the first officer was able to land throughout all that… 😭
Ya that story is wild
That was incredible teamwork
I've no words 🤯
British stoicism
There were brief discussions about letting him go thinking he was already dead, but there was the added concern that he could be injested by the engine creating more problems. Not sure of the truth behind this but that is my memory of the Mayday Air Disasters episode of that flight.
Don't get me wrong, USAirways was an amazing feat in the Hudson River. I was an employee of USAirways for many years. The pilot of TACA, blind in one eye, that landed on a grassy peninsula was the best saved accident situation ever! TACA Captain was the best emergency landing, and he should have had a movie made with his incredible story.
He had a lots of time to decide and prepare his plane whilst Sully had a mere 3 plus minutes to make that decision of landing in the river knowing very well that a slight mistake would result in fatalities. Landing on a levee and landing on water can never ever be compared. We don't know the outcome of TACA had it landed on water instead of levee
@@justicemaake684 You are wrong, TACA 110 didnt have lots of time to land on the short levee. They came out of the clouds at 700 agl only. Saw the canal first and headed there. Then the copilot pointed at the levee and due Capt Dardano is used to land on grass other airplanes and short airports, like Tegus, in Honduras, he decided to put it there.
In a few hundred feet pop out the gear, flaps and he trimmed to minimum speed using a forward slip, a lot of precision quick work. Saved the airplane and all on board from ditching in the water like Sully did. Sully is not used to be A Bush Pilot like Capt Carlos Dardeno was. Duhh ! Different kind of pilot. Much better pilot, More capable. More places A Bush Pilot can land in an emergency.
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@@justicemaake684What makes you think that TACA landing on water would have different/worse outcome than Hudson landing? If they ended in a drink, they would be in warm water and only a few yards from shore with easy to get out shoreline. Good chance that everybody would stay alive too. Also, Sully had a perfect, clear day with unlimited visibility and in no moment his instrument panel went blank, while TACA flight was in the clouds, severe turbulence/rain/hail and with black screens until APU took over, and they popped out of clouds less than 1000ft AGL, which is mere seconds from hitting the surface. That story deserves a top Hollywood movie, but it is practically unknown. Why? Becouse it did not happen in America and the guy that saved the day is a Latino from a no-name airline?
I believe the TACA emergency landing and the USAIR incident should be seen as equally important and equally incredible. I can't see how one is better than the other.
The supercut we were waiting for. Still watching, really enjoying it. Thanks for the years of in-depth analysis based on solid information. That's the reason why I became a Patreon supporter.
supercut? I think you misspelled stitching together pre-released videos
@@RandomUser2401 yes, I guess I misread the video description.
True that!!! Thank you, Mentour Pilot and your team. Now out of the pilot industry flying cargo, I still watch your channel. I feel involved still somehow for an industry I can’t imagine falling out of love with. Your channel is also becoming more and more amazing. Your hard work and efforts show. Thank you and thank you for your supportive team.
Just to elaborate on Flight 5390 (Captain sucked out Mid-Flight):
The Captain's feet had turned off the Auto-Pilot, hit full throttle and jammed the controls in maximum down pitch... The aircraft was literately plummeting towards earth at max speed.
The stewards did not only just save the Captain... they also helped saving the aircraft.
Also, even tho they believed he was dead, they hung on to the captain's body cuz if they let go, there was a chance the body could be sucked into the engine and bring down the plane.
I just want to point out how nicely Mentour Pilot always seems to treat all his team members, never shying away from mentioning their importance to the channel! Lots of love from Denmark❤
Dear Captain Hörnfeldt,
thank you very much for your patience and dedication to your work. Thanks to you, now I am also an aviation fan.
I just hope that after the investigation reports on Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 our pilots' feat will also go down on the aviation history.
R.I.P. Captain Igor Kshnyakin, First officer Alexander Kalyaninov and Cabin crew Hokuma Aliyeva.
May all of you have a good day!
They will be in a Petter video eventually as heroes. RIP
These are the types of videos I enjoy the most
Then you‘d already know them all, since nothing here is newly released material.
@RandomUser2401 uh yeah. What in my comment implied I thought otherwise?
@@ethohalfslab Well when you already knew all of them before since you enjoy them so much, both rewatching and typing this comment makes no sense.
@@RandomUser2401 The word "video" in my comment refers to the individual videos that this compilation is composed of.
Olympic Airways 411 should also be on this list. Captain Sifis Migadis flew a literally doomed airplane, which was miraculously saved.
Athens had 3 million population at the time, and they flew over its centre. Had they crashed, we would be talking for one of the worst accidents in aviation history ever.
I think I watched his video of that one at least 4 times
Thanks for mentioning it tho. I'll have to watch it. Just discovered the wondrous world of flight heros
@@kaliru1Mentour Pilot has a video for that flight, as always well done and comprehensive. After you see it, it's also worth it to check its comment section as well, found it interesting and informative.
It doesn't matter how many times I see it, I am still amazed and in awe of the skills of Sullenburger and Skilles.
I never tire of hearing about this wonderful stories of successfully dealing with potential disasters. And, with Petter, there is something new every time he tells the stories. 🙂
Taca 110 is the amazing one for me. The captain who had overcome disabilities to fly and then to land that bird on a sand levy. Amazing
You deserve an Emmy for your story telling skills. And what incredible challenges these pilots and crew had to overcome to save thousands of lives. This compilation actually moved me to tears, imagining all the obstacles that had to be surmounted under the most diabolical conditions. ❤
World class story telling 🙌🏼
When I saw the length of this video, my first thought was to just scan quickly through it. However, it was so well done that it captured my attention in the first five minutes and kept it all the way to the end. This was a truly inspiring example of resilience, courage, skill, and professionalism- and outstanding storytelling.
A sincere thank you, Captain, from pilots and flight enthusiasts wordwide for an important service so very well done!
I cleaned my house listening this. In your face, Duolingo 😂
As an engineer that prides himself on objectivity and factual assessment of a situation I wasn't expecting to have such an emotional reaction to these stories. We can't forget the human factor - the resilience, the will to live, the untapped potential we don't know we have until circumstances that we would expect to overwhelm us instead push us to entirely new levels of performance we never thought ourselves capable of achieving.... sometimes it seems the only limits we have are the ones we impose on ourselves.
Thank you for putting this fantastic video together, you've earned another subscriber here.
the story about captain Carlos is so touching!!!! this kind of respectful attitude to job and the plane and the speed of thinking in stressful situation! the way he loved and wanted to devote his life to it even after losing his eye. This story reminded me of my grandfather who also lost his eye because of the ilness but he was so determined to get a job (in driving) that he managed to prove that he can do his job as good as the others
He's the most impressive one to me, what a pro
Speaking of people who lost eyes, although my father wasn't an aviator, he did lose an eye in childhood, then he went on to serve in the Australian army in WWII. Later he had a long career in public health administration, got a university degree as a mature-age student, raised 7 children, and had a perfect driving record after driving all over eastern Australia. If you'd met him you'd never have guessed he only had one eye.
The TACA story is amazing. As a glider & ultralight pilot operating on shorter grass strips, I love doing side slips 😂 to spot-land. It's a great manoeuvre: come in knowing you're too high (but that's WAY safer than finding yourself too low) and quickly slip off the excess height to grease it in on the threshhold. I used to read about it in Biggles books, it was very common then because of the unreliability of engines, (or being shot out) and having to land in small fields or any handy place.
Hearing of an airline captain doing it just gives me a thrill.😂😂 ...and Pietr just absolutely enjoyec telling that story lol.
The miracle in the hudson was truly a miracle. Listening to the ATC audio makes it even more incredible - they had basically no time to react to anything. ATC did an amazing job clearing traffic and trying to find a solution for them, keeping an eye on their altitude and getting help to them immediately.
Everyone in this situation did an incredible job. Its truly one of those situations no one did anything wrong, but bad stuff still happens. Everyone came together and faced the situation to help make the best possible outcome.
I truly admire the flight crew, ATC, and rescue workers who all jumped into action.
And yet the faa goon squad
Gave there all to discredit his achievement.
What a guy man, this is better than anything Netflix could produce. I was engaged the entire time. Thank you Peter, can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2025!❤
I'm so familiar with each of these stories, but nobody gives a more touching dedication to the heroics of these Pilots than Petter. That was an Epic emotional rollercoaster, Thank you so much for the Channel - you have done these Pilots & the aviation industry proud. 👊🏽
I left a multi paragraph thank you to your channel, and why I was so appreciative. And it disappeared 😭 Possibly for the best, as it was wordy. I enjoy subjects like failures, troubleshooting, and human factors. But I'm not a pilot, nor do I fully understand aeronautics. So I specifically enjoy how you expand on technical knowledge, but in an inclusive non-condescending fashion. I also appreciate when you explain more about what the pilots may have been going through and thinking, from your personal experience. I've developed more empathy because of this.* You give the most generous, forgiving interpretations, while not shying away from their responsibilities and the ultimate findings. You also expand upon and translate those findings, the differences in plane models and operation. These are all things that standard shows like Mayday just don't have time to address. Your channel has become my favorite, as unbiased towards all sides of aviation as one could find anywhere. And I enjoy your themed shirts- thanks to you, I mostly understand them 😊
*The incident that your insight helped me most with, was the one where the pilots may have been affected by their hasty dinner the night before. You shared comments from the CVR that I hadn't heard elsewhere. (Looking up the specific flight name and number is possibly what lost my original comment.)
Anyway- thank you!
The moment captain benham interrupted his 2 F/Os on the missed approach briefing and the moment where they realized how many souls they had on board still gives me chills.
I am not a pilot, not a scared flyer, not someone that enjoys the crashes. I have watched all of the Mentour Pilot videos at least once. Accident reenactments are always done the same way. They always tell the “what” happened, but no one goes into the “why” is happened, the “how” it could have been avoided and “how” the aviation industry is better because of an incident.
These are my favorite videos on all of UA-cam.
Thank you, and the team, for the efforts.
After watching your videos I think I know some of what happened with the Jeju crash:
Bird Strike resulting in compressor stalls in the right engine. The crew had a lot of things to manage at that moment. They mistakenly shut down the left engine and forgot to put down the landing gear because they were busy. Because of no landing gear, they did not touch down until half way down the runway. Without the left engine thrust reverser and the right engine with reduced power there was no way to slow the plane on the now very short runway. The concrete berm 250m off the runway was just a recipe for disaster.
Turkey a tragic incident that, IMO, typifies the Swiss cheese philosophy.
I cannot wait for the report to come out in a few months and your analysis to be produced.
Thank you for your kind words! I think the Jeju accident is even a bit more complicated but we will have to wait and see
Yeah, been following the accident myself. It has a similar situation with a no landing gear landing like LOT Polish Flight 16, but that is where they end. How two similar incidents can turn out so different is interesting! XD
Thanks!
I just love the Gimli Glider and the Taca flight 110 ones, they are just so iconic 😍🔥
I know the story of the miracle on the Hudson by heart, but I am so amazed by of course not only the Airmanship of the aircrew but also the ATC who tries everything in his power to assist and increase the possibilities of landing safely by communication with first responders and other airports, that really some outstanding work in my opinion.
I’m always amazed by the details about the miracle on the Hudson. It’s one of the greatest stories in aviation history.
These are my favorite stories, happy endings, especially with what has happened just recently. Thank you! You are an amazing teacher and story teller.
Ive worked on jet engines, hydraulics and control systems for 40 years in the electric power generation industry. It is so fascinating to see how all these systems work to get tons of metal into the air. Thank you so much Petter to you and your team for the excellent explanations of how all of this works together. Especially how the pilots play such a critical role in making it all work together.
MP, no body tells it like you do, your voice is gorgeous, mixed with your body language you could make anything sound absolutely fascinating, and you bring the perfect balance of emotions to the retelling too. We couldn't ask for more from you, you're a world treasure!!
This is the only channel where I never skip over ads because this channel deserves it. Thanks for all your awesome work Mentour Pilot!
This should be required viewing for every crewmember from their first day of flying. After retiring from the Air Force, I taught CRM to Air Force pilots for about 20 years. Excellent lessons leaned. Keep it up!
Here we gooo sit back and enjoy the ride
I hope you will like it!
@@MentourPilot I think it’s impossible not to
I've learned something in this video. Didn't know that some planes are equipped to fly over water and those that don't fly over water. Love this channel and look for all new posting like I would at new movies in theaters.
I believe much of the emergency equipment was made mandatory on all planes after that accident.
Great work, to both you and your crew helping you put these videos together. Your videos are the highlight of my week and the next one never comes fast enough!
Thanks, that is very kind of you! There are several new ones in the pipeline
right when i was about to go study this came up 😊 time to get some popcorn! great content!
Awesome!
I’ve already seen 3 of the 4 and they still brought tears to my eyes a few times. All of these crews were perfect examples for this theme and all of them are badass’s in the best way possible
Capt. Dardano probably had a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA) from the FAA for his vision. If you fail a portion of the medical exam because of a "qualifying static or non-progressive condition" you can demonstrate your proficiency by passing a practical test administered by your FSDO. I have one for color blindness. My test was to sit on a taxiway and identify the color of the light signals from the tower. The good news is that since they are issued for permanent conditions (I am green-brown color blind) the SODA is also permanent and you never have to retest.
I would say landing an airliner on a levee after both engines failed demonstrated a great deal of proficiency.
By traditional definitions Sully merely made a good landing while Carlos made a great one. Where's his movie?
Although we'd watched the incidents before also, the way you relived them has been an immensely meticulous job. I'm sure the whole mentourpilot family must be overwhelmed and have understood these masterpieces even better. Congratulations to every member of the mentourpilot team especially Petter from the core of our hearts for putting so much of effort in doing this marvelous job. Best of Luck for your future endeavors ❤❤❤👍👍👍
Hello from Patreon ♥ Love this supercut of some of my favourite stories. I think about the crew holding onto the captain in the third story all the time, I can't even imagine how surreal it must have felt at the time.
I appreciate you taking us along on the journey from the sofa to the chair to the (other sofa and also) desk. Happy new year, everybody ♥
I've heard of and watched each of these stories before. But I will happily finish watching all of the episode anyway because they are that amazing.
I think they also show how important great pilots are. And remind me how bad, bad pilots can be. Not every person is cut from the same breed.
Petter, I always enjoy your videos. Once upon a time, I wanted be an airline pilot. Life had other things in store, however. I’m glad I found your channel as I can I live vicariously through your content. Side note: I saw Captain Sullenberger in the Miami airport in 2009. I was too shy to speak to him. I wish I could have gotten up the courage to speak with him.
2hrs+ of Mentour....that's my afternoon viewing sorted. Wifey.....do NOT disturb!!! 😁😁
Excellent 😂😂
Hubby needs his binky
She doesn't watch with you? She's missing out on the best aviation recaps available!
35:00
"we're going to end up in the hudson"
- "I'm sorry say again cactus?"
*eerie silence*
That part makes me well up and makes my blood run cold every time!!
Doesn't matter how many times I see the first video about the Hudson, it still floors me how fast it all went, and the amazing command of the situation both crew had, and the automatic checking of every possible last minute thing, down to returning to the cabin to do a final check. I realize that is the job, and it's what flight and cabin crew are trained to do, but even that can sometimes be overcome by the simple impediment of being human. Incredible job all around, both flight/cabin crew, ATC, and NYC Port Authority personnel.
And in truth, that can be said for the aircrews in all four cases. Absolutely amazing control of very bad situations, remaining cool under extreme conditions, and general high levels of skill and ability to take a situation as it comes, and change thier plan of action based on the evolution of the incident in question.
I love the stories when pilots saved the day. Even United 232, what seems highly unlikely anyone would survive. Reminds me recent Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2823, but I'll wait for final report to make any judgements.
Thank you for this. As a somewhat nervous flier, I can always use reassurance. Strangely, as others have noted, even your videos about crashes help me feel less fearful. Thank you also for not sensationalizing these reports. I do think that some of the cover illustrations and headlines are close to the line, but I suppose that attracts new viewers. No doubt some of them who are expecting crash porn are surprised to find just the opposite - an expert factual explanation delivered with humility and compassion.
Kudos to you and your entire team. ❤
Juan Browne (Blancolirio on YT, and also a 777 pilot) has an interview with Captain Christopher Benham on his channel, if you would like to hear him tell the incident himself.
It’s a really interesting video!
Thanks for the heads up, will check out.
Going old school with the Mentour Pilot sofa setting in the first one. Love it. 👌🏻
Excellent flying.
Excellent storytelling.
Keep 2+ pilots in the cockpit.
Very surprised UAL 232 didn't make the cut. Talk about impossible odds, resilience, CRM, etc.
Thanks!
I love this channel. Obsessed. I'm going to school for aircraft maintenance so this channel helps me as a student. I have amazing instructors that constantly tell us about safety and following the maintenance manual. The story about the captain's window is a great example of why we don't do shortcuts.
A very good video! I used to read accident reports because I find it interesting to learn what can go wrong and it is uplifting to read about how pilots manage to solve an impossible task. TACA Flight 110, which you mention in your video, is an excellent example of that.
And I agree with you: At least two pilots. There are many lives that would have been lost if there was only one pilot behind the controls when an incident occurred.
Captain Carlos Dardano carried on as a commercial pilot for another 35 years after this most amazing incident , retiring just over a year ago on the 4th of September 2023.
Thanks for the saily discount :) This data plan solution came just in time.
..And of course thanks for the greate content! I love the fact that your content is educational (even if I'm not planning to be an airline pilot) and entertaining in same time.
(And also a greate option for improve my english.)
Thanks!
With the BAC 1-11 incident, I was an aircreft engineer at the time but in the RAF, and because of this a lot of our procedures were examined to see that this wasn't a regular occurence, and there were a lot of lessons learned.
90% of the time its sounds like a job with a great view, then there is the bad ass times. I cant believe how calm you present these stories, I worked up a sweat just listening. Thank you, for all you hard work.
Nothing better than 2+ hours of Mentour Pilot!!
Nice compilation! As I recall when the AAIB conducted the BAC 1-11 investigation, they trialled a new interview technique. Instead of a formal office interview, which was sometimes stressful for the persons interviewed, they instead conducted informal interviews over coffee in a hotel. It was thought that this would put people more at ease and yield more information. BTW, "BAC" is not pronounced "BACK" but by spelling out the individual letters, eg Bee Ay See. These were the initial letters of the British Aircraft Corporation. I flew on the 1-11 and had friends who worked for BAC. (BAC was the British half of the Concorde project). Thanks for you videos, which are the best of their type I have ever seen.
I have a tiny little piece of the Flight 1549 aircraft. A friend of mine helped bring the plane to Charlotte, where it lives in the Aviation Museum here. The plane itself came with boxes of loose electrical and computer parts that were removed for transport. It’s basically just a RAM chip from one of the numerous computers, but it has visible brackish water damage. I go the museum regularly, and I am amazed every time I see that plane. The APU is there, displayed separately from the rest of the plane as it was broken off in the landing. I’ve shown it to my kids and told them, “This thing, and the decision to start it, helped save lives.”
Sully was also aware he had to maintain a specific AoA - below 11 degrees when hitting the Hudson => real probability of engine ripoff; above 13 degrees => empennage ripoff. Talk about pressure!
TACA 110 has always been one of my favorite mishap stories. what Captain Carlos did is unparalleled. especially when you consider the fact that he had one eye and he had to clear that wall and fence before setting that bird down and how does anybody do that without depth perception?
The fact that they were able to just bolt up a couple new engines and fly out of there is all you need to know about what an aviator he is.
that airframe later ended up at Southwest airlines and I flew them a lot. every time I got on an SWA flight, I checked the tail number but I never got to fly that plane. it would have been an honor.
My cousin, first officer -Deuniso Alberto Lopez -Beltran. (RIP🙏) Retired as a Hero Captain!
I was so sad to hear that Captain Dionisio Lopez passed away, a true hero for the TACA 110 flight, he was in many TACA tv commercials from back in the 80s always proud and smilling.
🇸🇪 As a Sweed I’m very proud of you. Both your career and your channel.
This is the first time I've watched a 2+ hour UA-cam video. Thanks Petter! I do fly a lot (as a passenger) and I find the technical details of aviation fascinating as an ee.
Thanks for putting this together.
Pilots are a special kind of people. Thank you all.
This has to be my favorite video of yours that I have seen. I wanted to be a pilot as a little boy but life happens. But I did complete 47 years in the travel industry as a travel advisor. Was able to fly to many different countries from the 1970's to early 2020's. Flew on the DC3 to the 747SP.
What I love so much about this channel is that you always learn little details you had no idea played huge parts in those incidents, even the highly publicised ones. For example that the Airbus protections came in clutch at the final moments of the ditching in the Hudson when the speed was getting so low. If not for that the plane might have stalled a dozen meters above the water and impacted it with to much force leading to a break-up and possible fatalities in the cold water. Kudos to the engineers as well as to the pilots
I'm just a passenger but any aviation/airplane/flight/accident story is interesting for me.
(Two of the biggest saves in my mind: the story of Capt. Sifis Migadis and Olympic Airways 411 and Air Transat Flight 236 with Capt. Robert Piché)
Thanks for the correct and understandable videos.
Keep up the good work!
at 20:16 TCAS is mentioned as the Terrain Avoidance Collision system. I'm not a pilot but this appears to be muddling the Ground Proximity Warning System with the Traffic Collision Avoidance System
If Im ever on a plane that had something like this happen, I would calm myself down just by thinking of these heroes!
It should be mandatory for every single pilot to subscribe and watch atleast 1 video a week. Just so much to learn from! Excellent videos!
The miracle on Hudson simulation was so awe inducing given how fast the captain had explain his situation to the ATC and how short and clear he was in his communication. I have watched all these stories before but I am watching again cuz it's amazing to see when a catastrophe is averted by some quick thinking.
I love hearing about the Miracle on the Hudson. I remember standing there with my mom, watching with bated breath as the live coverage aired, not knowing how things were going to turn out. I remember reading an interview with Sully where he said that if there had been even a single fatality, he would have considered it a complete failure.
I've already heard the TACA flight story before. Multiple times, in fact. It gave me chills then. Still gives me chills now.
The Gimli Glider was also a miracle. Dear Mentor Pilot, I always appreciate your excellent content. Have you covered Northwest Airlines Flight 255? I lost three dear friends in that tragic accident, and I would love to see your perspective on it. Thank you!
I love the brevity and efficiency in ATC communications during Hudson River incident.
- Teterboro, La Guardia departure, got an emergency inbound.
- OK, go ahead.
- Cactus 1529 over the George Washington Bridge wants to go to the airport right now.
- He wants to go to our airport, check. Does he need assistance?
- Yes, it was a birdstrike. Can I get him in for runway 1?
- Runway 1, that's good.
Took 16 seconds for La Guardia to contact Teterboro, inform them about the situation, request a runway, get approval, and set Teterboro's emergency services in motion.
The UA 777 story at the end is one of my fav events covered on this great channel!!!
I love this what a positive thing to see for the new year! Thanks. There are also a lot of little saves I know of, and its a little sad that all the errors are remembered so glaringly and the saves are forgotten so quickly. Thanks to all the saves you pilots have managed throughout the year!
These are my favorite videos. Any landing that everyone walks away from is a good landing, and these pilots truly are heroes!
I"m impressed with how closely Petter imitates the GPWS voice. His "Terrain Terrain, pull up! and Flight Director "Speed"! are so close, its eerie!
This may be the best video you and your team has ever made. Very big applause to you all! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That talk about Behnam at the end there really brought me to tears, it's really heart-felt stuff. ❤
These are the stories I love - a mechanical failure or weather event that the pilots overcome. It’s great to see just how resilient planes and trained air crew are
Really wonderful stuff, as always. Imagine being able to buy Sully, Carlos and the other pilots, and Petter of course, a couple of drinks and just listen - a dream meet up!
love the Classic couch!! Great Video!!
Great to hear you like it!
Masterpiece. Well done Petter and Mentour's Team!
Capt. Dardano's story sounds so fictional that he might as well be the main character in all of existence, amazing! His story is definitely my favourite.
One of your greatest videos, Petter! Many thanks! 👍
My brother had a long career as an airline pilot/captain, also flying the 777 in the end before he retired.
Me, being an IT engineer, kept making jokes how easy it would be to fully automate his job, 'cause "he was only following checklists anyway". How completely wrong I was - and naturally such discussions made him angry, for which I'm still very sorry! Hey bro, I know you're watching Petter's videos, too. This comment is for you. My apologies!
i would have also picked Gimli Glider or Air Transat Flight 236. Both these savings were epic!
i love how u make those vedios, i've been folloing you for quite a lot of time till now. Your story telling and animation'S are the best. BTW love from ASIA [ BD ]
Love right back to you!!
Big respect to you for making this spectacular production. Better than anything Netflix could possibly ever offer.
TACA 110 didnt have lots of time to land on the short levee. They came out of the clouds gliding at 700 agl only. Saw the canal first and headed there. Then the copilot pointed at the levee. Because Capt Carlos Dardano is used to land on grass other airplanes and short airports too, he decided to put it on the grass, not on the water.. So in a few hundred feet they pop out the gear, flaps and trimmed to minimum speed using a forward slip, a lot of precision quick work. Saved the airplane and all on board with no injuries at all. Airplane was repaired and brought to a nearby road and took off again. Saved..
What an amazing director’s cut! It was very inspiring to watch! It makes me glad to be a Mentour Pilot patron. I am proof that one can be an aviation enthusiast, even if one is neither a pilot nor a frequent flyer, for I cannot afford either. Nevertheless, I enjoy Mentour Pilot videos immensely!
You and your crew did an amazing job putting this episode together. You are not only a talented pilot but a wonderful story teller too. I was glued to the screen for 2 hours and nineteen minutes! Thanks