New Footage Shows Moments Before Seattle Man Crashed Plane in 2018

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2022
  • A newly released video sheds new light on the moments leading up to Richard Russell crashing a plane. The footage shows him going through security wearing a T-shirt that says "the sky's no limit." He then boards an empty 70-seater plane and took off. Russell flew the plane around Seattle for an hour while National Guard fighter jets were scrambled in fear. The 2018 incident ended when Russell crashed the plane onto a remote island, killing himself.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @Name-ps9fx
    @Name-ps9fx Рік тому +23082

    "Having a few screws loose" and "being a broken guy" is a hurt most have never known. Rest in peace, fella.

    • @laternevercame
      @laternevercame Рік тому +630

      I'm sure most people know exactly what that is. I'd say more people than not know what he means.

    • @gburahbondo2948
      @gburahbondo2948 Рік тому +103

      Rip Russell

    • @ihswap
      @ihswap Рік тому +382

      Depression is super common and most people don't know they have it. If you feel like something in your life just isn't right please get checked out and save yourself years of living a miserable nightmare.

    • @jeremyalty6693
      @jeremyalty6693 Рік тому +58

      Rest In Peace, Big Guy.

    • @4agony777
      @4agony777 Рік тому +96

      What if therapy is too expensive

  • @rocked30
    @rocked30 Рік тому +3291

    He seemed so nonchalant about the whole ordeal, almost like he was at peace and just wanted to go out in style.

    • @coolpoolbymatthew
      @coolpoolbymatthew Рік тому +148

      *Well he sure did go out with style!*

    • @nebula2294
      @nebula2294 Рік тому +83

      That's exactly what he did.

    • @jacob8623
      @jacob8623 Рік тому +35

      Bittersweet really. I don’t know how to really think of it either. I pray God forgives him for taking his own life but a part of me feels happy for him that he went out the way he wanted… I don’t know, such a strange story and guy. I bet he was someone you would have a beer with.

    • @NickleForYourThoughts
      @NickleForYourThoughts Рік тому +48

      At least he went out in style without taking anyone with him. for that he didnt have as many screws loose and many may say. RIP

    • @jacob8623
      @jacob8623 Рік тому +4

      @@Watefak I know it’s a bit annoying calling this poor guy a hero or a legend but I think the context of those statements represent something else. I truly don’t think they really think he is a hero or a legend it’s just a lazy figure of speech.

  • @generalmisery
    @generalmisery Рік тому +2571

    He still deserves full credit for being the only person, who on their first flight without any experience before, chose a large passenger plane, did a looping in it, which is a feat the most experienced pilot wouldn't dare to do, didn't loose control over it and perfectly hit the spot where he wanted to crash.
    He has got to be the best Pilot I have ever seen.

    • @f.f.657
      @f.f.657 Рік тому +206

      Nah he just had no fear. If trained pilots had no fear as well they could do it even better. They just dont want to risk their lives and their passengers so they dont attempt to do it.

    • @jrock5995
      @jrock5995 Рік тому +26

      @@f.f.657 It be a whole lot better if they did!!!

    • @idontgivetwoflyinfcks3001
      @idontgivetwoflyinfcks3001 Рік тому +83

      That has to be the greatest pirate I've ever seen

    • @resksmith5862
      @resksmith5862 Рік тому +13

      Best pilot 😂he couldn’t land it great take off tho

    • @generalmisery
      @generalmisery Рік тому +68

      @@resksmith5862 his point was to crash it, but safely to not harm anyone directly. So from his perspective he landed it perfectly. Besides he didn't want to put landing aid on, so he could crash it. He knew what he was doing.
      He deserves to be remembered as a pilot legend.

  • @talkaboutwacky
    @talkaboutwacky Рік тому +191

    I was crushed when I learned about Beebo Russell. I’ve never thought it was possible to grieve someone you’ve never known or met. I’m so sorry to his family and friends

    • @JS_542_Promenade-zr5yf
      @JS_542_Promenade-zr5yf Місяць тому +2

      I totally get this. I think a lot of us felt some kind of emotional connection to him. I wish he knew how fondly people (who had never met him) think of him now.

  • @cory2326
    @cory2326 Рік тому +8406

    That dude has a place in my heart, i think all he really needed was a friend to be there for him

    • @jillgriffin4274
      @jillgriffin4274 Рік тому +38

      Life is full of ups and down. The markets remain unpredictable, this is apparently the best time to use a good investment broker

    • @Gabby-tt4mf
      @Gabby-tt4mf Рік тому +6

      Lookup Susan Denise Vargason, I came across her in an investment magazine and I reached out to her afterwards. her consistency is top notch

    • @gmost5701
      @gmost5701 Рік тому

      No one cares about having a place in your heart lmao get over yourself

    • @anime4318
      @anime4318 Рік тому +113

      @@jillgriffin4274 Bot

    • @meowmeow9617
      @meowmeow9617 Рік тому +13

      Nice, you stole someone else’s comment.

  • @jayforerunner965
    @jayforerunner965 Рік тому +2715

    Not gonna lie, I find it really impressive that this guy was able to smoothly take off without any flying experience.

    • @yothatsyogi
      @yothatsyogi Рік тому +201

      He certainly practiced at home on a flight simulator. But it's still extremely impressive

    • @ambersicherman7787
      @ambersicherman7787 Рік тому +338

      You should watch the documentary. He did much more than just a smooth take off. Pushed the limits on that plane. He told atc he was going to do a circle flip....and he did it. Now that's impressive!

    • @bluescreen8118
      @bluescreen8118 Рік тому +63

      bro he played videos game what you expect

    • @arywaifu656
      @arywaifu656 Рік тому

      Mm daddyyy, I've got something you can take off without experience🖤

    • @yorusuyasoul69420
      @yorusuyasoul69420 Рік тому +51

      Bruh don't you know his a pro pilot in GTA

  • @goodshipkaraboudjan
    @goodshipkaraboudjan 11 місяців тому +179

    As a pilot, he spoke more than anyone else in the entire aviation industry. Ground handlers have it rough, pilots have bad days, flight attendants work when feeling sick but no one can say a damn thing.

  • @vanhopecomedy
    @vanhopecomedy 10 місяців тому +130

    RIP Legend. Been gone five years. Never forgot you.

  • @Bougiebricks
    @Bougiebricks Рік тому +4907

    For a man who hasn’t flown a plane in his whole life, he was really good at flying the plane in the beginning. He did big upside down loops in the air with the plane. Had he stayed calm and been sane, he would have been better than a stunt show pilot.

    • @militaryjunkie6207
      @militaryjunkie6207 Рік тому +165

      Microsoft flight simulator

    • @rushieboi3192
      @rushieboi3192 Рік тому +38

      @@militaryjunkie6207 micrsoft flight simulator was released on 2020

    • @AintNothing.
      @AintNothing. Рік тому +148

      Suicidal Microsoft Flight Simulator 2022

    • @carlojones8610
      @carlojones8610 Рік тому +35

      dude had two firsts names that were also last names.
      he eventually went crazy and he died. at least he went alone.

    • @fingerpressgaming1956
      @fingerpressgaming1956 Рік тому +85

      @@rushieboi3192 microsoft flight simulator x was released since 2006

  • @thetwitchfurry5548
    @thetwitchfurry5548 Рік тому +2634

    He sounded like a good guy who you would have liked to be friends with, it's such a shame

  • @Remy-hf6bt
    @Remy-hf6bt 9 місяців тому +28

    the fact that he didn't want anyone else to die in this shows really who he was.

  • @wunderjager0005
    @wunderjager0005 Рік тому +76

    Fly high Sky King, fly high 🕊🕊

  • @baal2.078
    @baal2.078 Рік тому +4557

    he was such a good man to. he crashed on a remote island so he didn’t hurt anyone, and he wanted to end it doing what he loved. i wish he could’ve been saved.

    • @specialc8142
      @specialc8142 Рік тому +44

      Is it his private plane or someone/company plane?

    • @divyanshushankar8134
      @divyanshushankar8134 Рік тому

      Moron..killed himself..

    • @specialc8142
      @specialc8142 Рік тому +199

      @yukari akiyama thank you, that guy calling the criminal a good man for stealing a plane and suicide with it lol.

    • @wombat8601
      @wombat8601 Рік тому +80

      @@specialc8142 totally agree with you. Even when you have problems, stealing an airplane is not a gentleman act ....

    • @Gatsu_Gambino
      @Gatsu_Gambino Рік тому +37

      @@wombat8601 did either of you watch the video? He was toeing it and it literally started moving by itself. That's why he had to jump in it, but he's kind of an idiot anyway because why tf even jump on it?

  • @beverlycraven1739
    @beverlycraven1739 Рік тому +5442

    Just goes to show, you NEVER know what a person is dealing with EMOTIONALLY. R.I.P

    • @michaelm.1947
      @michaelm.1947 Рік тому +41

      Yes, and the tough guy culture makes sure that, even if you try talking about it, it's just laughed off.

    • @ConanObrien22
      @ConanObrien22 Рік тому +12

      @@michaelm.1947 Sad sad world we're living in

    • @Adi.w4v
      @Adi.w4v Рік тому +16

      He could have killed a lot of people, being depressed doesn’t make it more understandable

    • @ConanObrien22
      @ConanObrien22 Рік тому +22

      @@Adi.w4v well that's kinda the point he picked the less crowd area to crashed himself out. From thousands of places. It could've been the buildings like 911 or stadium or malls but he didn't go that way.

    • @nazirbismillah2116
      @nazirbismillah2116 Рік тому +1

      but if was a Muslim just imagine the hu haa
      would have been labelled a Terrorist not someone with screw loose
      probably all the press would have blamed his whole religion

  • @errebusaether
    @errebusaether 11 місяців тому +22

    *”Before you go song.”* Hits even harder now after watching that guy finally break free from this world’s suffering… I envy and pity him of being able to end it all right there, bravely. It takes a lot of courage to do it, after all.

  • @alexandern4403
    @alexandern4403 11 місяців тому +30

    Found tue love, travelled the world, went out on his own terms doing something he liked hurting nobody else. RIP legend

  • @technugget873
    @technugget873 Рік тому +2326

    100% respect the fact that he didn’t take anyone else with him. He didn’t crash in a densely populated area and he only took himself

    • @chrispeeters6923
      @chrispeeters6923 Рік тому +66

      Thats true but most people with these problems dont want to hurt anyone only themself

    • @francogonzalez1985
      @francogonzalez1985 Рік тому +20

      and an expensive plane

    • @RAMONE1907
      @RAMONE1907 Рік тому +54

      @@francogonzalez1985 insurance

    • @Yoruski
      @Yoruski Рік тому +13

      @@francogonzalez1985 so it would've been better if he crashed it on to others. Or killed other before he dude himself?

    • @francogonzalez1985
      @francogonzalez1985 Рік тому

      @@Yoruski no it would be better if he used a gun to himself. also how you get to that conclusion? people like you give me headache

  • @Vixctor13
    @Vixctor13 Рік тому +1147

    He had a wife who loved him, a family that loved him and he still couldn't find happiness. Depression can be a tough adversary.

    • @catsbyondrepair
      @catsbyondrepair Рік тому +6

      Depression is a myth foolbar it's not in the bible

    • @mxmangobutt
      @mxmangobutt Рік тому +135

      @@catsbyondrepair Hoping this is satire

    • @-teamsukiandcorny-
      @-teamsukiandcorny- Рік тому +83

      @@catsbyondrepair bruh, depression is very real

    • @cosmicalize
      @cosmicalize Рік тому +107

      @@mxmangobutt I checked this persons comment history. They have a history of making comments like this one and saying that Karens were in the right. Probably a fatherless troll.

    • @freecleets
      @freecleets Рік тому

      @@catsbyondrepair you're not in the bible so you're a myth

  • @cliffnelson1174
    @cliffnelson1174 Рік тому +26

    It is a shame that some people feel the need to commit suicide....one of my dearest friends racked back the slide on his 1911 and ate a bullet .....and none of us ever saw it coming....
    He left no clues or any type of red flags in any one he talked to .....he just sat down in his kitchen and went away and I really wished that he would have said something about his demons....this kind of thing is beyond devastating to those they leave behind so any one
    Out there considering this please please seek help.

    • @Caleb_Cuffe
      @Caleb_Cuffe Рік тому

      Honest to god, I pray for the family, friends and close ones who were a part of his life. Im sorry for your loss.

  • @onestepza
    @onestepza Рік тому +262

    He had no intentions to hurt anyone.
    He just upset and depressed.
    He could be one of the coolest friend
    I still wish he survived.
    Rest In Peace
    Coolest pilot without license.

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER Рік тому +4

      Well he flew high....literally 🕊

  • @hoodinisharif1860
    @hoodinisharif1860 Рік тому +2312

    As a Ramp Supervisor for an airline with a private pilot license & over 400hrs of flight time I have to say the most impressive thing about this whole situation was how he was able to unhook the towbar which usually takes 2 people on each side of the nose landing gear to detach the towbar in sync and he did it with the breaks released on the aircraft and jumped back in. Idk what he would’ve done had the towbar not detached 😭😭😭

    • @Lindsey_Lockwood
      @Lindsey_Lockwood Рік тому +86

      He would be alive because this probably would have led him down a path to mandatory therapy and proper meds to treat his depression.

    • @zenystyfn5670
      @zenystyfn5670 Рік тому

      and you talk like an 18years old now adays

    • @newname3021
      @newname3021 Рік тому +305

      Lindsey Lockwood more like he would have been fired and given zero help. Probably would have been publicly shamed too since this is on video. But nice little fairytale you came up with there🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @MarioMartinez-tt9ly
      @MarioMartinez-tt9ly Рік тому +29

      Exactly, I wouldn’t even know how to adjust the seat . The fact that he actually got it on the air is impressive.

    • @mexicarspotter
      @mexicarspotter Рік тому +9

      Will power.

  • @Kaylad2317
    @Kaylad2317 5 місяців тому +7

    I feel so bad for him. I know he's gone but you can hear the pain in his voice 😢. RIP MAN

    • @henderyjem6881
      @henderyjem6881 3 місяці тому

      Ah, don't feel bad for suicidal losers. Save your sorrow for people who want to live.

  • @thereasacox3938
    @thereasacox3938 4 місяці тому +6

    It’s wild because it doesn’t SEEM like this was his intention, AT FIRST. I say that because the plane just started moving and no one was manning it. But after he got in there he just committed. I fully understand his method of thinking man and it’s a heart wrenching moment when you realize you’re serious about ending your life. This guy makes me feel glad that I kept going after some close calls. 😢
    RIP SKY KING 👑

  • @ingothitrust5248
    @ingothitrust5248 Рік тому +727

    He didn't take anyone with him, in the air nor on the ground; kinda have to respect him for that. I just hope he found some joy or peace being in the air with a carefree attitude before he crashed it.

    • @b.b.s7545
      @b.b.s7545 Рік тому +14

      The animals tho

    • @yothatsyogi
      @yothatsyogi Рік тому

      @@b.b.s7545 How many animals will be killed in your lifetime for you to eat?

    • @ORION-141
      @ORION-141 Рік тому +34

      @@pranavkonjeti crashing that plane was his therapy lol

    • @bigdoinks6099
      @bigdoinks6099 Рік тому

      @@pranavkonjeti god I would hate to be friends with you

    • @mae88b.16
      @mae88b.16 Рік тому +10

      He stole and damaged the property no respect for that

  • @yadinavarro9810
    @yadinavarro9810 Рік тому +1604

    I remember watching this case on a channel here in UA-cam, he always wanted to be a pilot but just work around airplanes. When he crashed he did it where there was no people he didn’t want to kill anyone

    • @ImUrZaddy
      @ImUrZaddy Рік тому +35

      Can’t he off himself somewhere else without destroying a multi million dollar aircraft tho ?

    • @peterlambo1216
      @peterlambo1216 Рік тому +306

      @@ImUrZaddy no fun in that

    • @Lengend-cu6ef
      @Lengend-cu6ef Рік тому +171

      @@ImUrZaddy yeah he can, but like.. he did it in a cool way.

    • @mooncakev1689
      @mooncakev1689 Рік тому +159

      @@ImUrZaddy if your gonna off yourself you gotta do it in style, Chad move by him to not want to hurt anyone and just wanting to have fun in his final moments

    • @LunaLei
      @LunaLei Рік тому +16

      @@peterlambo1216 If you owned that multimilliondollar aircraft, would you let him crash it in style for fun? How generous.

  • @sureno1833
    @sureno1833 10 місяців тому +3

    "notorious crime" is giving public space to "inside edition".
    This guy is King of the Skies.
    RIP brother.

  • @wuyterio
    @wuyterio Рік тому +22

    This man is a legend. Rest In Peace.

  • @ehsoule
    @ehsoule Рік тому +132

    He was more alive that last 15 minutes than his entire life, RIP brother

  • @justinparker8441
    @justinparker8441 Рік тому +904

    I went to school with him. He always seemed to happy. Definitely a fun and crazy guy. Never a dull moment around Beebo. Heartbreaking this happened.

    • @StudentLoanJustice
      @StudentLoanJustice Рік тому +27

      Head scratcher. Seemed like a cool guy.

    • @dustyclery8791
      @dustyclery8791 Рік тому +3

      Instead of pie to face, it could have been plane to face.

    • @Cr7edits117
      @Cr7edits117 Рік тому +14

      Ayo stop the cap 🧢

    • @M419.99
      @M419.99 Рік тому +31

      Those who look happy might just be the most broken souls

    • @peterlorenzen2000
      @peterlorenzen2000 Рік тому +3

      Source: Just trust me bro.

  • @model3m
    @model3m Рік тому +3

    He barrel rolled his way into our hearts.

  • @in2livinit
    @in2livinit Рік тому +11

    It's a shame. The young man had a gift, skills and talent. He left a wife & kids behind, and hurt no one except them.

  • @badzilla1173
    @badzilla1173 Рік тому +570

    He said internally that he'd had enough. Wanted to go out with a lil bit of a thrill and some fun for not only himself but also towards everyone that would see it. Never wanted to hurt or harm anyone and just to go out with a bang. That's something I can respect. Rest easy Sky King!

    • @aerystargaryenii2565
      @aerystargaryenii2565 Рік тому +6

      Destroyed an expensive plane

    • @slayba
      @slayba Рік тому +34

      @@aerystargaryenii2565 surely they had insurance.

    • @imthecoolest50
      @imthecoolest50 Рік тому +18

      @@slayba so can I go out right now and destroy a plane with the excuse that I’m depressed and they have insurance to pay for it?

    • @slayba
      @slayba Рік тому

      @@imthecoolest50 you have an innate skill for not comprehending and missing the point...bravo.

    • @arcyarcanine
      @arcyarcanine Рік тому

      @@imthecoolest50 Destroying a plane without killing innocent people is a respectable plan. That's all we're saying, but if you want to do that go right ahead.

  • @mr.lapineapple168
    @mr.lapineapple168 Рік тому +155

    Why didn’t you guys show the audio of him apologizing to everyone for ruining their day. He wasn’t a bad guy, he just wanted to feel alive one last time and didn’t want to hurt anyone. That’s why he crashed it on the mountain.

    • @donc7984
      @donc7984 Рік тому +1

      @Imperialknight9009 DUN DUN DUN !!

    • @seagulls566
      @seagulls566 Рік тому +5

      I was hoping for new footage like it said on the thumbnail 🤦

    • @beekeeperbrad6251
      @beekeeperbrad6251 Рік тому +3

      @Imperialknight9009 lol he stole a plane they didn't make it seem any different

    • @SobeCrunkMonster
      @SobeCrunkMonster Рік тому

      well said

    • @futurerecon8930
      @futurerecon8930 Рік тому +3

      Hurt wife and kids were not on his list I suppose

  • @a.w.thompson4001
    @a.w.thompson4001 Рік тому +5

    So sad for him and all the folks who loved him. 💙

  • @biker0806
    @biker0806 Рік тому +1

    Gone but not forgotten.
    R. i. P

  • @o_kneepixel
    @o_kneepixel Рік тому +1650

    He is...
    He was...
    He will always be...
    THE SKY KING, rip brother

    • @lavalampa2020
      @lavalampa2020 Рік тому +6

      lmao

    • @turdfurgeson517
      @turdfurgeson517 Рік тому +30

      Will tell my grandchildren about the sky king.

    • @Rocket_Man.
      @Rocket_Man. Рік тому +16

      He's still roaming in the skies no doubt

    • @gettothepoint2707
      @gettothepoint2707 Рік тому +9

      @@lavalampa2020 lmao? U think this is a joke?

    • @JustKelso1993
      @JustKelso1993 Рік тому

      He is...
      He was...
      He will always be...
      An idiot...and now a dead idiot.

  • @deepmind5318
    @deepmind5318 Рік тому +949

    The dude really needed a friend that cared for him and a freaking hug. When they reach the point of wanting to die, these people just need positive reinforcement and they need to feel loved. A broken guy can be put together again with the right people. So if you have someone that no longer wants to live, be there for them, talk with them, show them love, and be persistent.

    • @coco-cliveasmrgenealogy6171
      @coco-cliveasmrgenealogy6171 Рік тому +12

      This world is full of s**t holes. You wouldn't of cared.

    • @DemPilafian
      @DemPilafian Рік тому +11

      Maybe, maybe not. Sometimes even successful people with lots of friends still have "a few screws loose", and we don't yet have the medical technology to understand much less fix many brain problems.

    • @Dee-oj5zm
      @Dee-oj5zm Рік тому +5

      @@DemPilafian Agreed. Some people have a great support network, have a job they enjoy, have a family they love, etc. and it frankly doesn't always make a difference. Even with these things, some people will be depressed. Even without, some people will be happy. I wish he received help but he didn't - or it didn't work for him.

    • @rolandsmith2141
      @rolandsmith2141 Рік тому

      Don't ask me how i know. But when you want to die, you want to die! You don't want a hug, a friend, a load of money or anything, you just want to end it.

    • @divergentthg7925
      @divergentthg7925 Рік тому +5

      But that's the thing nobody is willing to be the right person until after the fact

  • @Nathan-jv2pr
    @Nathan-jv2pr Рік тому +6

    Poor man.
    Rip!
    If anyone feels the same way, seek medical help.
    I have been there and seeing a phycologist for face to face treatment saved my life.

  • @neneger
    @neneger 10 місяців тому +6

    i will always have sympathy for that man, no matter what anyone tells me to think of him

  • @gray9411
    @gray9411 Рік тому +3159

    For those who see him as a villain for stealing a plane and truly sorry for you. This man is not a villain nor A bad man. He is simply a hurting man.

    • @muhammadusmanrafique3517
      @muhammadusmanrafique3517 Рік тому +16

      What happened
      Why did he steal the plane??

    • @shawdid
      @shawdid Рік тому

      @@muhammadusmanrafique3517 because he wanted to kill himself in style

    • @greygray6230
      @greygray6230 Рік тому +205

      @@muhammadusmanrafique3517 he was suicidal and wanted to do something that he did in a lot in video game flight simulators, before crashing on purpose.

    • @muhammadusmanrafique3517
      @muhammadusmanrafique3517 Рік тому +8

      @@greygray6230 oh

    • @chicofromph33nix64
      @chicofromph33nix64 Рік тому +16

      For those who believe these stories that the media pushes has any truth to it,I feel kinda sorry for..

  • @xfinity319
    @xfinity319 Рік тому +599

    I hope he found the peace he was looking for. Rest in peace dude. I’m sorry the world wasn’t kind or good enough.

    • @marcoprimo4042
      @marcoprimo4042 Рік тому +9

      Sad truth is that he didn't find peace.

    • @marcoprimo4042
      @marcoprimo4042 Рік тому +2

      @Mastnaer Ceef my comment is to high for you to even understand, keep it moving you sentimental human

    • @undefeatedsaber9543
      @undefeatedsaber9543 Рік тому +1

      @@marcoprimo4042 aren’t we all human

    • @Telephonebill51
      @Telephonebill51 Рік тому

      @Mastnaer Ceef Don't speak too quickly, simple Simon...

    • @Telephonebill51
      @Telephonebill51 Рік тому +1

      @@ualreadyknoitsyaboi What about all the other religions?

  • @HappylilASMR
    @HappylilASMR 3 місяці тому

    Fly high Sky King. A lot of us who’ve struggled with depression and unaliving thoughts saw something in him that was familiar. He hurt no one but his self and I hope he’s not hurting anymore.

  • @EYEQuestionEverything
    @EYEQuestionEverything 4 місяці тому +1

    Many could say whatever they want but unless you know what it feels like to be “broken” and have “screws loose”, your opinion doesn’t mean anything. Hope you’ve found peace, Richard. RIP.

  • @CruzenNBoosten
    @CruzenNBoosten Рік тому +1018

    Feeling broken isn’t easy. I go through it everyday and I’m sure others do as well

    • @TheScavengr
      @TheScavengr Рік тому +23

      Yeah, we all do brother! Hope you're doing well.

    • @beverlycraven1739
      @beverlycraven1739 Рік тому +11

      I truly know :(

    • @tomm487
      @tomm487 Рік тому +16

      I know the feeling. I'm at the end of my rope as it is, just trying to hang on for a while.

    • @bvigidavis6344
      @bvigidavis6344 Рік тому +8

      Sending hugs and love for all of you ❤️ 💗 💓, God bless

    • @Teebenz__
      @Teebenz__ Рік тому +5

      You're not alone in this,keep your head up bro

  • @theguy_hot8901
    @theguy_hot8901 Рік тому +932

    I’m sad that he died this way but I’m glad he didn’t take anyone out with him. Rest In Peace

    • @zezem
      @zezem Рік тому +9

      If he was going to kill himself anyway; this is top drawer check out

    • @carlsfc6807
      @carlsfc6807 Рік тому

      No not Rest In Peace …. Burn in hell

    • @futurerecon8930
      @futurerecon8930 Рік тому +29

      Suicide kills a part in your family and friends. He did kill people

    • @Gooners13
      @Gooners13 Рік тому +9

      @@futurerecon8930 true that

    • @onepalproductions
      @onepalproductions Рік тому +2

      @@zezem $12.5M plane.

  • @alyfaith
    @alyfaith Рік тому

    “I wasn’t planning on landing it.” God, that’s gut wrenching.

  • @JohnDoe-kx1yt
    @JohnDoe-kx1yt 10 місяців тому +3

    I dont see this guy as a bad person. He didnt take any innocent people with him i respect that. Rip for his soul.

  • @spencerfairman3889
    @spencerfairman3889 Рік тому +231

    This man has a place in my heart. He was broken and sad and just seemed like
    He needed someone to talk to but didn’t have anyone to do that. As much as people might say bad things about him I fully respect this man. I hope he found some peace before he exited this world. Rest In Peace

    • @jackthegod9988
      @jackthegod9988 Рік тому +1

      lol , wtf

    • @haleyt3754
      @haleyt3754 Рік тому +1

      @Marcus Middleton which he deserved. He seemed like a good guy

    • @haleyt3754
      @haleyt3754 Рік тому

      @Marcus Middleton well he’s dead so that’s the next best thing I guess

    • @spencerfairman3889
      @spencerfairman3889 Рік тому

      @@haleyt3754 what………..

    • @haleyt3754
      @haleyt3754 Рік тому

      @@spencerfairman3889 I’m saying he wants the guy in jail which is stupid, so I said he’s dead so he can’t be arrested thank god

  • @CatBrash
    @CatBrash Рік тому +181

    "didn't really know it till now" haunting words. RIP Richard Russell

    • @gschaaf713
      @gschaaf713 Рік тому +3

      makes me feel like he really didnt think it through.

  • @TestTest-ew2rc
    @TestTest-ew2rc Рік тому +7

    What always impresses me to this day is he barell rolled a commercial airliner. Most pros can't even do such a feat because that's literally something you would never do in that sort of plane or not a combat airfighter. This guy had massive skills having never flying a real plane.

    • @trentbrownstone1481
      @trentbrownstone1481 Рік тому

      All you do is mash the throttle and turn the controls. That's it. Nobody does it because it will pull the plane apart.

  • @alexns
    @alexns Рік тому +4

    Rest well brother, you went out in style

  • @CentralFloridaHipHop
    @CentralFloridaHipHop Рік тому +854

    Rest easy Sky King. Always wondered what would have happened to him had he landed the aircraft. I wonder how much time he would have got

    • @thetruthisthelight0910
      @thetruthisthelight0910 Рік тому +86

      A LOT; to discourage copycats and terrorists.

    • @animalm4st3r
      @animalm4st3r Рік тому +20

      either alot or almost nothing cause of mental problems

    • @chanelmidwest89
      @chanelmidwest89 Рік тому +16

      It’s felony to steal a MV, aircraft, boat etc…

    • @Lindsey_Lockwood
      @Lindsey_Lockwood Рік тому +43

      First offender... Non-violent offense with no damages or injuries and no passenger. Honestly they would make him do 3 months of a 2 year sentence out on good behavior and he'd be on a very long probation mandatory therapy checkins. Not a big deal at all. A really good attorney might have even gotten him less time than that but he would be with a PD from the sound of his situation. He is an illustration of how we collectively turn a blind eye to people like him and fully expect them to check out just not in such a glorious fashion. We expect white males like him to OD quietly at home on fentanyl.

    • @Platypus680
      @Platypus680 Рік тому +9

      @@Lindsey_Lockwood mandatory therapy chickens too 🐔🐓🐓

  • @royfablooo2810
    @royfablooo2810 Рік тому +53

    Seems like a chill guy, makes you cherish everybody in your circle because you don't know who's struggling because he/she will never tell. Treating everyone better is the only way to avoid these.

  • @realsoran3348
    @realsoran3348 Рік тому

    This is really sad. Rip 🕊

  • @crazycarl00
    @crazycarl00 Рік тому +1

    RIP Sky King. You will forever live on in our hearts.

  • @waangun
    @waangun Рік тому +412

    "having few loose screws" these words shattered my heart. I feel sorry for him and i know how hard it's to battle with such conditions. Sometimes all you need is just an ear who would listen you without any judgement

    • @DemPilafian
      @DemPilafian Рік тому +6

      It's not fair to blame his friends when you don't fully know his condition or struggles.

    • @waangun
      @waangun Рік тому +7

      @@DemPilafian I'm no one to blame his friend, all i said was that it is heart wrenching to suffer from stuff like this

    • @memassey10
      @memassey10 Рік тому +1

      That’s what therapy is for tho

    • @manwithstds7503
      @manwithstds7503 Рік тому +3

      Living in one of the best nation in the world, having a job as a baggage hander in the airport, having a family and a happy life yet suffering from depression or "lose screws" there goes almost a million dollars worth plane.

    • @waangun
      @waangun Рік тому +1

      @@manwithstds7503 I feel for him

  • @mansnotprot1544
    @mansnotprot1544 Рік тому +504

    No matter how hard the media tries, i will not see him as a bad person.

    • @tonymontana-ho8nc
      @tonymontana-ho8nc Рік тому +27

      Him hijacking a plan doesn't make him a good person

    • @Mordorer
      @Mordorer Рік тому +16

      @Nah mate he still hijacked a plane. Good people don’t do that on the regular.

    • @futurerecon8930
      @futurerecon8930 Рік тому +25

      He is a hero for the depressed but not everyone is a depressed soul

    • @mansnotprot1544
      @mansnotprot1544 Рік тому +82

      @@tonymontana-ho8nc Stolen, not Hijacked.
      Big difference.

    • @fedzfebs8421
      @fedzfebs8421 Рік тому +2

      @@futurerecon8930 do u know how much airplane cost?

  • @vernonlemoignan1392
    @vernonlemoignan1392 Рік тому +2

    He did something crazy, but didn’t hurt anyone else. It is a sign of a troubled but fundamentally decent human being. It’s too bad he couldn’t navigate his pain.

  • @michaeldebidart
    @michaeldebidart 8 місяців тому +1

    Fly high Sky King, we will allways remember you 🖤

  • @randylalrinsanga3078
    @randylalrinsanga3078 Рік тому +126

    Poor Russell. He sounded like a nice guy. Sad that he was suffering so much in his life. RIP.

  • @superrrrliz
    @superrrrliz Рік тому +271

    I hope his soul has peace now from whatever he was dealing with. So many of us have been on the edge before and all it takes is a decision in the heat of the moment. Rip dude.

  • @brianbogholtz9485
    @brianbogholtz9485 5 місяців тому

    I don't know if there's any more spectacular way to go if one were determined to go on their own terms. Not to minimize the hurt to his loved ones, but this is honestly special.

  • @askew11729
    @askew11729 Рік тому +4

    This sad he sounds like just a man who needed help at least no one got hurt I feel sorry for his friends and family

  • @LetsGoEagles1
    @LetsGoEagles1 Рік тому +1918

    This guys last words were: “I wonder if this thing can do a backflip.”
    He’s a certified legend.
    EDIT: Don’t worry. He’s played video games before, he knows what he’s doing.
    EDIT 2: “Welcome to the gulag soldier.”
    EDIT: 3: since everyone enjoyed this so much..”welcome to the gulag soldier. Fight to earn your freedom and re-deploy to the warzone.”

    • @Interestingworld4567
      @Interestingworld4567 Рік тому +47

      Legends never die.

    • @cynnx7500
      @cynnx7500 Рік тому +41

      at one point he also asked if it could do a barrel roll.

    • @eyeless7772
      @eyeless7772 Рік тому +27

      Gross. Put many people's lives endanger that day. 0 regard for anyone else but himself. Man child.

    • @ethyriel
      @ethyriel Рік тому +81

      @@eyeless7772 🤓

    • @kyhana9669
      @kyhana9669 Рік тому +34

      @@eyeless7772 “🤓”

  • @JohnSmith-xf5im
    @JohnSmith-xf5im Рік тому +67

    That dude has a place in my heart, sounds like all he really needed was a friend to be there for him

    • @divergentthg7925
      @divergentthg7925 Рік тому

      Funny thing is nobody cared to want to be that friend until after the fact

  • @jodybanks5344
    @jodybanks5344 Рік тому +1

    That dude was just living his life the best he could

  • @savannahaldridge1110
    @savannahaldridge1110 Рік тому +1

    i hate how the media painted him as some kind of evil criminal. i’m not condoning what he did, what he did was dangerous and could have hurt someone. but he clearly stated that he didn’t plan to land the plane. he didn’t WANT to survive. he clearly was going through too much and wanted to feel joy before he ended his life. RIP man, hope you’re doing better up there. fly high.

    • @khionwilliams5933
      @khionwilliams5933 Рік тому

      He is a blue eyed devil that think he is privilege like the rest of you blue eyed devils

  • @RC-cc1xl
    @RC-cc1xl Рік тому +232

    "I'm just a broken guy that's got a few screws loose. Never really knew it, until now" 😔 We can all snap at any point. Make sure you're living a life full of happiness. You don't need as much money as you think you do to live a full life.

    • @0311andnice
      @0311andnice Рік тому +7

      Well said.

    • @lifeisshort..1685
      @lifeisshort..1685 Рік тому +7

      So true. I don't make a lot, but spend it wisely now. I turned my world upside down in the past, I never want to do it again. Life is short..

    • @RC-cc1xl
      @RC-cc1xl Рік тому +11

      @@lifeisshort..1685 My husband, up until 4 months ago made a hefty salary. His contract ended resulting in us having to move across country He took a much lower paying job with a company (coincidentally, building aircrafts) he's been wanting to work for for years. Before the move we lived in a luxury apartment with all the amenities close to everything in our city. Now we live in a double wide that needs lots of work because buying was cheaper than renting (we prefer to rent, less responsibility. Im aware that you throw away money renting, but we didnt care) I was really upset when we moved. It's not the life I have been accustomed to for the past 7 years. I really had to dig deep and realize so many ppl would be grateful for the things I have now and if I let it get to me, I was going to continue to be miserable. I didn't want that because we can die any day without notice. Moral of the story, I went from having tons of money to throw away, to living from paycheck to paycheck and I can still live happily as long as I humble myself and allow it to happen ❤

    • @veyrongfx1
      @veyrongfx1 Рік тому +5

      @@RC-cc1xl You just changed my entire thinking, I've been living off from paycheck to paycheck and feeling miserable about it that I never get a salary raise and felt more miserbale when I found out my co-worker and same position gets paid thrice of what I get. I've tried suicide didn't work either but after reading this I now know what I need more in life... "I humble myself and allow it to happen" and "I really had to dig deep and realize so many ppl would be grateful for the things I have now" Thanks I really appreciate.

    • @applesandgrapesfordinner4626
      @applesandgrapesfordinner4626 Рік тому +1

      @@RC-cc1xl Really neat way to think about things. Living is easier when you don't have to envy

  • @SailingFrolic
    @SailingFrolic Рік тому +203

    What's crazy is when I was younger and way more depressed I really thought about doing something just like this. I had enough flight experience and access to aircraft as an aircraft detailer to do it too.
    I never did it because I told myself I'd eventually meet someone who'd make it all worth it.
    I have, and I've also come close to losing them.
    I hope everyone finds someone who loves them enough to help.
    This life is really tough.
    It's even worse alone.

    • @Nolol314
      @Nolol314 Рік тому +9

      Dang,i hope the world has something more to offer to you and definitely something good.

    • @ZCherish
      @ZCherish Рік тому +10

      We're glad you're still with us, bud.

    • @Green-rp6br
      @Green-rp6br Рік тому +1

      Thanks dude

    • @michaelm.1947
      @michaelm.1947 Рік тому +2

      Glad you made it through the darkness.

    • @SailingFrolic
      @SailingFrolic Рік тому +1

      Ok I didn't expect this to get this much likes.
      Thank you, everyone.
      I dont know yall and idk if yall have heard this at all today, but for whoever needs it, I love you and I'm glad you're here to read this.

  • @itwasaliens
    @itwasaliens Рік тому +1

    "you just took off?"
    "Yeah"
    "And you're not supposed to be flying that aircraft?"
    "Uhh ... No."
    Cracked me up

  • @313drepeso313
    @313drepeso313 Рік тому

    I've never heard of this incident... WOW!!!

  • @Kilnor
    @Kilnor Рік тому +28

    Terribly sad. Guy was depressed and felt like he had no other choice. At least he didn't hurt anyone else. My condolences to his friends and family.

  • @Samsonschizovsky76
    @Samsonschizovsky76 Рік тому +213

    Poor guy, he went through lots of pain and eventually lost all of his hope. Depression is a terrible thing. Fly high and fly far sky king

  • @shake_em_awake1060
    @shake_em_awake1060 8 місяців тому +3

    Rest in peace Richard 🫡 Sounded like a great guy.

  • @ninethetwotailedfox
    @ninethetwotailedfox Рік тому +4

    This could've been a lot worse. He could've crashed into a building, a public community, or even a house, but he didn't wanna hurt anybody. Respect and R.I.P.

  • @Rose7576_
    @Rose7576_ Рік тому +102

    This is really sad. He was clearly hurting and wanted to end his life, but he didn’t want to hurt anyone else. I wish he had someone to talk to, maybe a friend could have done him good. Seemed like a kind man, RIP.

  • @virginiabelle1823
    @virginiabelle1823 Рік тому +185

    What a sad story. He felt like taking his life was the only way to stop his hurting. I wish someone could’ve helped him before he got to that point. I hope he felt pure joy while flying the plane. Thankful for the fact that he purposely crashed on an empty island rather than hurting innocent people.

    • @cr8114
      @cr8114 Рік тому

      stop commenting here.....this page is not for you to watch

    • @virginiabelle1823
      @virginiabelle1823 Рік тому

      @@cr8114 excuse me?

    • @andrycanz8693
      @andrycanz8693 Рік тому

      that plane he stole was worth millions. i feel sad for the airline company

    • @YourMomsAltAccount
      @YourMomsAltAccount Рік тому +11

      @@andrycanz8693 They'd have insurance, they'll be completely fine.

    • @Yoruski
      @Yoruski Рік тому

      @@andrycanz8693 he could've killed others. If I were him before and knew what the comments would say I would've chucked that plane in to a building.

  • @PolyGang42
    @PolyGang42 Рік тому +1

    My Brother worked with him at Horizon in SeaTac. My brother said he was a really good person. RIP fella 🫡

  • @pio7763
    @pio7763 Рік тому +1

    Dude was smart, learned himself how to pilot a plane.

  • @sirkingcodyatkins2213
    @sirkingcodyatkins2213 Рік тому

    This just broke my heart

  • @muchwowmuchwow805
    @muchwowmuchwow805 Рік тому +230

    This just demonstrates how serious mental health issues can be, that someone's curiosity can put others in danger and lead himself to death

    • @thomasforte1425
      @thomasforte1425 Рік тому +34

      u really think he hijacked the plane cause he was curious?

    • @mikitesfaye8079
      @mikitesfaye8079 Рік тому +27

      you couldn't be more wrong

    • @UmUs
      @UmUs Рік тому +12

      He knew what he was doing, that was'nt curiosity

    • @uri25kmister36
      @uri25kmister36 Рік тому +7

      @@melonoshi he hijacked the plane on purpose it didnt start moving on it own

    • @Puppy_Puppington
      @Puppy_Puppington Рік тому +8

      @@melonoshi lmfao u guys r clueless

  • @juansolo9583
    @juansolo9583 Рік тому +221

    So a lot of things people don’t know, I used to work a Horizon air as an aircraft mechanic and I know the guy who last spoke to Richard right before he did this. First Richard was always asking certain mechanics how to turn on the aircraft not knowing his intentions (start the engines, take off, gear up, etc) most guys just thought he was some airplane nerd or something. Second, aircraft 449QX was brand new and had literally just gotten some issues fixed that day so we were kind mad he didn’t take one of the older Q400s that were getting close to retirement and always breaking down lol

    • @AA-tz2bm
      @AA-tz2bm Рік тому +11

      small world

    • @sirbader1
      @sirbader1 Рік тому +8

      With friends like you....

    • @PandaFan2443
      @PandaFan2443 Рік тому +29

      @@sirbader1 friends like him? He said he knew a guy that knew Richard. Friend?

    • @waltergrace565
      @waltergrace565 Рік тому +21

      Huh.... respect him even more now.

    • @wweujw8i9j93
      @wweujw8i9j93 Рік тому

      @@PandaFan2443 wdym??

  • @austind6573
    @austind6573 Рік тому +2

    His name was Richard Russell. He was 29 years old. His last words according to a report He said :”I got a lot of people that care about me. It’s going to disappoint them to hear I did this”.

  • @BillClay88
    @BillClay88 Рік тому +2

    This showed up out of nowhere. I felt for this man. All he needed was a hug and someone to listen. Rip 🙏 sir.

  • @ItZHateful
    @ItZHateful Рік тому +203

    RIP to this man. I respect him due to the fact that he was battling inner demons, and didn't take anyone else with him.

    • @Sammie551
      @Sammie551 Рік тому +3

      Someone could have been on that island

    • @killerkhalsa27
      @killerkhalsa27 Рік тому +6

      @@ItZHateful There is a species of Penguin in africa. The cape/south African penguin. Benjamin still wack tho

    • @ItZHateful
      @ItZHateful Рік тому +1

      @@killerkhalsa27 lol 😂

    • @adrianluna1437
      @adrianluna1437 Рік тому

      just destroyed a million dollar plane. that all

    • @Phoenix.Sparkles
      @Phoenix.Sparkles Рік тому +1

      The plane probably landed on an ant

  • @keyqchan
    @keyqchan Рік тому +85

    As someone who's been battling an inner demon for the past 2 years myself, I empathized with this man. May he rest in peace and I hope his family has healed or is healing.

    • @Mattology1
      @Mattology1 Рік тому +1

      Aww

    • @abhishekghosh2686
      @abhishekghosh2686 Рік тому +4

      Make sure you don't pull up a stunt like this.... Stay alive even if there is no one for you but there is someone always out there to listen to you...

    • @TheVanillaChapstick
      @TheVanillaChapstick Рік тому +3

      Stay strong mate, I've been there before. God bless

    • @gsanchezgrande
      @gsanchezgrande Рік тому +2

      Stay strong..you got this 🙏

    • @rskrzz6233
      @rskrzz6233 Рік тому

      2 years, try your whole life

  • @cadillacblue3412
    @cadillacblue3412 Рік тому

    Terribly sad... I wish I could have been your friend and had the chance to talk to you and hug you like a brother.

  • @roberttemple2521
    @roberttemple2521 Місяць тому +1

    I am a "survivor". I lost my dad in 1990 and my only sis in 2009. This is very odd for me to see. Mental illness has many different looks, to put it mildly. I hang in there, "wounded", but I hang in.

  • @Zeke2p9
    @Zeke2p9 Рік тому +36

    Pretty sad loss. Seemed like the chillest guy in the state.

  • @avici0182
    @avici0182 Рік тому +794

    "A real human being, and a real hero."
    Fly high Skyking. You had at one point in your hands to cause mass casualties, but you decided to carry all your burdens to yourself and only yourself. That in itself, deserves some recognition. You don't ever have to apologize, because we understand you.
    I truly hope you enjoyed that view of Mt. Rainier on your final hours of life.

    • @morganvonbogel9145
      @morganvonbogel9145 Рік тому +1

      I truly hope this loser never gets another second of air time because it’s going to inspire some other loser to do the same.

    • @kenbob1071
      @kenbob1071 Рік тому +40

      "...but you decided to carry all your burdens to yourself and only yourself."
      Yeah, no burden on the airline/insurance co. to lose a multi-million dollar plane; no burden on taxpayers to pay for fighter jets to scramble to ensure that this selfish idiot doesn't plow into a building; no burden on firefighters to put out the blaze or emergency response teams; no burden on crash investigators, no burden on his family who have to plan a funeral and deal with possible lawsuits/damage claims, etc..

    • @bsosmoove
      @bsosmoove Рік тому +93

      @@kenbob1071 sky king lived more life in a few moments than you have your entire life.

    • @GUY-on-Earth
      @GUY-on-Earth Рік тому +8

      yet no one got hurt

    • @calvingarrett3245
      @calvingarrett3245 Рік тому +2

      Reading your comment brought tears to my eyes how sad

  • @yogabee2222
    @yogabee2222 Рік тому

    How sad and tragic, wow

  • @Travelleramit
    @Travelleramit 11 місяців тому +3

    He was a Born pilot ..he just didn't know it 😢
    RIP champ 🏆

  • @invertedpizza7662
    @invertedpizza7662 Рік тому +18

    The fact that he managed to fly it for so long after never flying before is honestly pretty impressive

  • @Interdictiondeltawing
    @Interdictiondeltawing Рік тому +40

    “Just a broken guy who has got a few screws loose I guess”
    One quote that will always stay with us

  • @chikiennguyen787
    @chikiennguyen787 Рік тому +1

    "Can this thing do a backflip?"
    Was this mans last words ☠️

  • @chimkinNuggz
    @chimkinNuggz Рік тому +551

    This guy was a true chad and will be remembered. Didn't kill anyone but himself. Rip 🙏

    • @tertialtom5702
      @tertialtom5702 Рік тому +81

      I agree, he didn't hurt anyone else just himself and a plane. He needed help but at least he didn't take anyone else with him. Like some of these cowards today.

    • @unclejesse4271
      @unclejesse4271 Рік тому

      Killing yourself is not a "Chad" move.......

    • @terrythomas8486
      @terrythomas8486 Рік тому +20

      @@jenghiskhan69 What would you know of cowardice, or courage?

    • @peach2210
      @peach2210 Рік тому +22

      @@jenghiskhan69 do you know anything about mental health? Because waking up and fighting your own brain every damn day takes courage and strength

    • @yothatsyogi
      @yothatsyogi Рік тому +16

      @@jenghiskhan69 Taking control of your destiny and ending the life that you didn't choose to start isn't cowardly

  • @boxmike87
    @boxmike87 Рік тому +72

    This will always be sad. That poor guy was hurting so bad.

  • @ninethetwotailedfox
    @ninethetwotailedfox Рік тому

    This guy has some serious flight skills for learning it from a video game. That's crazy, man.

  • @markcalpin8786
    @markcalpin8786 Рік тому

    God bless you mate and ur family and friends

  • @sylviabennan
    @sylviabennan Рік тому +141

    I remember this event and feeling honestly sad for him- like I lowkey can’t blame him, being a baggage handler is such a tolling, soul-draining job and sometimes when you’re battling certain inner conflicts/depression it seems like the world couldn’t care less. Wish he had the support and help he needed. And I wish that for anyone else struggling right now. The storm, while seemingly endless, will pass. Always.

    • @cr8114
      @cr8114 Рік тому +1

      stop commenting here.....this page is not for you to watch

    • @-007-2
      @-007-2 Рік тому +5

      I did baggage handling. it's not that bad. It's pretty chill

    • @pm6578
      @pm6578 Рік тому +4

      I don’t think it was the job.

    • @lostpockets2227
      @lostpockets2227 Рік тому +1

      tons of people would love to have this guy's job, I know I would! he never said anything bad about his job.

    • @ChristianWFL
      @ChristianWFL 10 місяців тому

      Sometimes even with all the love and help in the world some people still stay sick. It’s a conscious choice 100% but it is really really hard when the dark comes creepin in on ya, just have to grab tight & wait for the clear skies. Poor dude