In addition to the amazing skills of the pilot and co-pilot, major credit also needs to go to Michelle Honda. She moved through the cabin - without restraints and by hanging on to the seats - and got every single passenger into a flotation vest and into the brace position. And then rather than strapping herself in, she shielded her injured co-worker for the duration of the landing. I remember seeing an interview with the pilot not long after this happened. He said that once the plane was landed and stopped, he was certain he was going to look back into the cabin and see carnage and empty seats. What he saw were all the passengers, many injured but all of them safely in their seats. That entire crew were the definition of professionalism.
@@Chishannicon She was clearly going to fight for the slim chance of a miracle ending. It's amazing how strong people can be when they have to, but she truly was the Incredible Hulk of human strength. Absolutely a hero!
That air hostess, Michelle Honda, is a walking miracle. Crawling up the aisle making people take crash position, making sure everyone was safe, when she MUST have been beyond terrified is amazing. What a hero, as well as the pilot and copilot.
As a Retired Air Force aircrew member on EC-130's on every training flight you train doing different emergencies. So that if a real emergency does present itself it comes as second nature. You think nothing of it and just do it. Then you go through your emergency checklist. These old C-130 that I flew on were all built in 1962 and I was flying then from 1982 until 1991 and they flew until 2004 when they were send to the boneyard to be cut up except 2. One is in a museum in Charlotte, NC . It was flown in the Iran with another one that a Marine Corp helicopter hit it and they both burned on the ground in the desert. They were going there to rescue the Embassy hostages in Iran. The one that managed to get away hit a sand dune on take off. I flew on it many times after that . It cork screwed through the air. If ever driving through Charlotte this plane is there and they have video and interview with the pilot . Also they have the aircraft that Capt. Sully flew and landed in the Hudson River. All survived. It's at the Douglas International Airport in Charlotte. It's the Charlotte Air Museum.
I am a close personal Friend of Bob Schornstheimer the Captain of this flight. He was a T38 flight instructor in the Air Force with many years of experience. His skill level and level headed approach to flying saved this flight from disaster. A lot of luck was involved but if it was not for the experienced crew of that flight there would be more dead. Bob retired from Aloha Airlines and still to this day lives in Hawaii. I call him a hero but he does not like that term. They all did what they are trained to do day in day out. Just like anyone else. He happened to be at the right time saving people.
As a former flight attendant I am both heartbroken for CB Lansing and cannot imagine what she experienced. And for passengers who become upset for aircraft delays due to maintenance issues need to watch this. God bless those who experienced such terror. Kudos to the crew for their bravery.
@@mtsky-tc6uwcouldn’t find anything that says she smashed her head all I could find was that she was standing in row 5 at the time of decompression , and was thrown out of the airplane and fell 24,000 feet into the ocean and her body was never recovered after a 3 day search ****source : this day in Aviation history
@@mtsky-tc6uwbesides how can you tell if someone smashed their head on the outside of an airplane made of metal alloy like titanium , steel and different composite materials no way you could tell where she hit her head especially outside of the plane
dont be low IQ-----> they bought in a guy to anal lize the blood and skin on the side of the airplane to determine if it was CB--he said she was killed instantly and it was her blood,skin--it was right outside the part of the plane that ripped apart--there is pictures of the impact of her HEAD on the side of the plane--sober up
I'm disappointed that more people aren't recognizing the incredibly talented and HEROIC pilot who landed the plane safely and saved lives. HE is the reason the plane landed safely.
No credit for the structural engineers? If it wasn’t for them designing redundancy in the plane the captain wouldn’t have had a plane to fly. Greg Fieth is not a structural engineer and he doesn’t mind the spotlight so don’t rely on him to give credit where credit is due. I give credit to the captain and the structural engineers.
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath I agree that these people are definitely commendable, perhaps along with F.O. Mimi Thompkins. As said in the video, Maui's usual strong winds were unusually absent during their descent onto the tarmac, which could have veered the plane off into the soil and cause it to crash. So, they were incredibly lucky in that regard.
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath No credit for the steel makers? If they didn’t make the good steel, the engineers couldn’t make a good fuselage, and the captain couldn’t fly the plain.
@@huckleigh4881 The design quality can make the fuselage 100 times stronger but the quality of the steel would be more like 20% at most. For airplanes they mostly use aluminum
I was aircraft maintenance in the Air Force for 11 years. I can tell you I've found numerous things on preflight inspections that would make your gut turn and instantly document and ground the aircraft even if it was a "Inconvenience" to the mission. When I joined my dad told me, "This is not a job to take lightly. There are a lot of people that put their life in your hands. It's not like a car where if something happens you just pull over. You are dealing with defying physics and you don't want your neglect to show blood on your hands." That just always stuck with me and was on my "A" game all the time. Such a miracle this turned out the way it did.
My husband was stationed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72. Eventide we flew anywhere, he would look out windows, over the wings and wherever he was allowed. He wasn't a pilot or crew but spent a lot of time on the flight deck.
How is life after the Air force going for you? I retired in my early 40s. I love the Air force but I got tired of moving around all over the world. Now I work for Elon Musk! I use to program the first ever drone. Global hawk! Master sergeant E-7
@@kylehill3643 well that's the thing aloha air, island air they stopped and arne't here anymore and I was on the last flight on island air and the day after the stopped operations
I was on this plane one week before this happened. The friend I was traveling with took photos of the ceiling area in first class where we were sitting and it was buckling. We mentioned this to the airline attendant before we disembarked. We were flying from Maui to Oahu. I have watched this documentary at least half dozen times and to this day, it terrifies me to think if we had traveled one week later. I am so so grateful that this airline had a brilliant pilot. And so many were saved. Blessings to this pilot and crew ! 🙏🏻
I was on a plane leaving Oahu. I could feel lots of vibrations below my seat. I told the crew and they tried to assure me all was okay but I knew something was wrong. Finally the pilot felt something was wrong and we turned back to Oahu….the problem was a door had not closed.
I hope your pictures were used in the investigation of this!!! The lady ♥️ that died I hope her family got fully compensated!!! However you cannot out a price on human life, but they deserved just peace truly!!!! I'm so sorry they did not pay attention to those pictures!!! I probably would have called newspapers or news organizations with those pictures of the buckling, that should never ever be present on a plane!!! I always check around the door as I walk on a plane for any cracks, I do a complete visual around my area, window seals,seat bolts everything, I do every single flight I take!! I'm no expert but I don't know I think I just kinda feel safer if I give a good look it's weird for I don't know what I'd do if I found something, knowing me I would probably get off plane that's just me over cautious person!!!!
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The captain and co-pilot deserve all the praise as well as the flight attendant that was trying her best to tend to everyone. Honestly, an amazing crew
Ho no, not the pilot and the co-pilot, but, the GOD of heaven and earth, HE is the ONE to be given all the praise, the honour and the glory. HE gave wisdom to the team as to what they should to and protected the lives HE created.
@@suzettehayles2848 disgustingly disrespectful to those involved. To take away the praise of the pilots and to give it to a god you personally believe in is incredibly sad.
@@suzettehayles2848 - Lady, get a grip. 🙄 You don't have to dismiss the heroic efforts of the crew just to make the point that God exists. It's not necessary, and you sound like a religious nutcase. I'm so glad that I left Christianity cuz a lot of you are just so insufferable. You should feel embarrassed.
37 years at being an attendant and end the way it did for her, it’s heartbreaking. She was just standing in the wrong place, I pray that she felt no pain and I hope God took her in his arms.
@@Cons_studios I am also under the belief that God does not exist, but her death still could have been painless. If she was sucked out, she would have died instantly on landing. There is still a chance that she was in pain, however we will never know
I’m glad the survivors have healed and are doing better. May CB rest in peace. Being a flight attendant for 37 years and having it all end like that is sad. The Captain and the Co-Pilot are heroes! ❤
My future father-in-law was on that flight. He was the one holding down the flight attendant. Thank God he wasn’t hurt. Our wedding was 2. Weeks away, and Aloha Airlines gave us a ton of anthurium flowers .
Great man..but we all try our best in an emergency..i think.anyone would. IM SORRY FOR THE SENIOR STEWARDESS..GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY...IM GLAD EVERYONE MADE IT..BUT STILL FEEL SORRY FOR Cb..
"When the fuselage decompressed, Chief Flight Attendant Clarabelle Ho Lansing had been standing in the aisle at Row 5. She was thrown out of the airplane and fell to the ocean, 24,000 feet (7,315 meters) below. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Cape Corwin coordinated a three-day search along with Coast Guard and Marine Corps helicopters, airplanes and other ships. Her body was never recovered." She had been a flight attendant with Aloha Airlines for 37 years. Rest in peace C.B. ❤
Would she have been conscious throughout? Do you have any idea? I was just thinking at that elevation she may not/hopefully would've been unconscious. Thankfully the soul leaves the body before the final moments of death.
Her heart and lungs must have collapsed in the air because of all the pressure . The only thing to say is that I hope she is with the Lord Jesus in heaven. She must have received a great salute of an host of angels welcoming her to the Everlasting love and home ,the Kingdom of the Heavenly Fatther .
I work at HNL and there is a garden named CB Lancing garden, everytime I pass by that area, I will remember how beautiful that garden is and so as I know how beautiful she is. RIP
God has his ways, in helping in this horrific accident it was repeated several times , the island where the plane landed is very windy. Just at the moment when the plane was beginning to land the winds suddenly were calm , divine intervention had a hand in this terrible accident, where a lot more lives could have been lost.RIP CB you now fly with the angels!
When the engineer explained his theory and said that she might have hit due blood stain patterns the roof with her head and top body, I was hoping that she would have been immediately unconscious or even passed away that moment and not suffer. What a beautiful way to remember and honour her with a special garden.
@@charlie1567 I didn’t see that part, that’s really interesting. According to the eye witness it said he saw her get sucked out the side of the plane. I’m curious if he actually saw her hit, or if someone saw it. If she didn’t pass immediately I’ve read some pretty sad stuff about what she could have experienced.
It’s amazing to hear the thoughts of the survivors. I felt emotional hearing the redhead lady at the end talking about how she used to get so upset any time something went wrong in her life and would think “I hate life”. Now she knows that to be completely untrue and she now feels she can handle any problems that come along because she loves life and values it more. That’s a powerful experience.
@@Mmm...yummymummy like nice seeming or do u think hes coming in hot? Maybe ure not an expert but do u think hes coming in hot? Just wondering how nice u think this man looks u sound head over heels like db
I saw this on Air Disasters, the fact that she was never found is just heart breaking, if you look it up, you'll find more interviews from people who worked with her and how much they missed her and thought she was an angel and just the sweetest thing ever, to have her lost, and not just that shes deceased but literally lost, is just too much of a thought for anyone to handle. This is one of the things I do like about the Air Disasters show and others like it, it's like a memorial to those who died, like they're never gonna be forgotten
@@thewiseguy3529 idolatry is when you worship a person or object calling someone an angel is not idolatry it’s kindness and words describing a person as sweet and appreciated. Hope you don’t ever call someone an angel. I came to save the sinner not the righteous.
It boggles my mind that there was only one casualty. Kudos to the pilot for managing to land the plane in such catastrophic conditions. It was a combination of both skill and luck. Rest in peace, CB :(
I was the reporter at the Maui radio station who originally broke this story. Someone called me anonymously in the newsroom and told me there was an aircraft emergency coming into the Kahului airport. I followed up with contacts I had and fairly quickly found out what was happening. That was the scariest story I ever covered and the death of the flight attendant was heart-breaking. However, the survival of everyone else aboard was truly a miracle and the pilots' and the remaining crews' professionalism was nothing short of heroic. Those passengers owe their lives to these people. Thank god for them.
WOW THATS NOTHING short of a Miracle that many more of the passengers got through the flight alive : no Question about it God had sent angels to see them Arrive in as good of condition as they were 😢WOW THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTION FOR YOUR PEOPLE THAT WERE ON THAT PLANE ✈️
@@relton66 or the thousands of people who died in other flights--or the million and half people who die in car crashes every year world wide,plus millions of injuries--bible humps are so infantile--it was the supernatural power of the pilots who saved this plane,not god
I am from Oahu and remember this accident...they did hail that pilot as a hero. They also felt his flying experience as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam war helped to get that plane down.
This flight was a case study in metal fatigue when I was in college. We spent an entire week pouring over this one to beat into our heads the dangers of underdriven and overdriven rivets, and improperly designed repairs. It still amazes me just how durable a flying beer can is and isn't.
I know a Retired Metallurgical Engineer. He worked on the Centrifuge at The Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Would be interesting to sit and watch this with him, to hear his comments.
When I was younger , at parties we used to play a joke on ppl , get someone to stand on a beer can , to show how it would hold them up , then tap it with a pencil . The can would instantly, totally collapse
I was a Copilot on American Airlines MD-80 aircraft for many years. On a number of preflight inspections, I discovered anomalies that were not even on the checklist. They were each corrected before takeoff, resulting in a safe uneventful flight.
the MD80 or any aircraft built by Douglas were made with thicker, sturdier skin. had Aloha 243 been a Douglas aircraft, this might have not happened...or happened when the aircraft accumulated much more cycles.
I pity the woman who saw the crack. She would always wonder if things could've been different if she spoke up. But let's be honest, even if she said anything, they would have dismissed her knowing about the tear strips. I hope she is not haunted by this.
I don't pity her at all. She is absolutely partly to blame. I hope she lives with crippling guilt for the rest of her life that was saved by that amazing heroic pilot.
@@jacquelinecanada7629 Most people would not have spoken up either, because we trust the airline industry. We are always told it's the safest way to travel, mechanics check it every time it is used, then pilots go through all the checks. Who would think that an ignorant pedestrian like yourself, would notice something critical that they had not?
@@jacquelinecanada7629 Wow you are harsh!!!! In all likelihood, the airline employees would have told her the plane had just been inspected and everything is ok.... just other people would have bore the feelings of guilt.
Rest in peace, Clarabelle... I might never have flown with you, I wasn't around in the 80s, but I know that you're still flying high with the angels up there. Never forget... CB Lansing.
I just posted that they had the most senior crew I have ever heard of. She is flying as an angel as she was on land! I had to medically cut ties from flying since I'm now critically ill. I miss it everyday even after 6 years...it was such a rewarding career!
CB did what she loved most...it's so heartbreaking to think about what happened to her. She was doing what she loved most, when she passed 💔Fly high, sweetie, you'll be deeply missed, but never, ever forgotten. Rest in peace, CB 💔🙏
Unbelievable respect for pilots who can make these decisions under such circumstances. I'm aware they are trained for this but not many will actually experience something like this. Insane and mind blowingly terrifying.
They weren’t trained for this procedure, but they were trained to nit let fear take part in any irrational decisions. They were trained for professionalism. They are taught to Aviate Navigate Communicate. They train to think of the unprepared. They take vital learning experiences and apply them with any situation that they weren’t trained on. It is remarkable, but with some mathematics and calculations, logic, experience, and a pinch of luck, all the things add up.
But now airlines are going to be forced into diversifying their pilots. This means that they won't always be hiring the best pilots. You may not have one of the best possible pilots flying the plane you are on. But at least he/she came from an underrepresented group when the plane crashed. Just more attacks on White men. Put this one puts people's lives at risk.
One of the finest cockpit crews I've seen in the series: to remain focused in such an insane circumstances is beyond the call of duty. Absolute heroes.
I remember my dad telling me that this was one of the planes he helped build. He recognized the number on the tail. He was proud to report that the section that he was in charge of was still in place. I'm glad for that. He couldn't have brushed that off ever.
So many incredible moments from the crew. I don't know how the pilot was able to keep his cool and fly a plane with the literal roof missing. I've seen stories with other air disasters that didn't end well because the pilot or co-pilot panicked. Every single critical decision he made turned out to be the right one. Truly miraculous
I feel the same. But there was this one episode where they showed survivor interviews and I relaxed but it later turned out only four people survived that. So still a massive loss of life. (Maybe they had mentioned that fact earlier in the episode but I missed it, so I basically went through half the episode thinking, "hey there were survivors so maybe it wasnt that bad)
@@nishinich2212 I think I just watched that one where they crashed into frozen River and 2 bystanders tried to save them. One guy the helicopter tried to save twice ended up dying.
@@nishinich2212 Yeah like that Japan flight disaster. The plane had several hundred people on it but only a handful of survivors. What’s worse is the autopsy’s showed that many of them would have survived if they got treated right away... unfortunately it took rescuers something like 10-12 hours to show up to the crash site. They showed survivors talking... it’s almost worse. This lady lost her entire family.. had to watch them die slowly over night because help didn’t come in a reasonable time. How upsetting that would be to survive a plane crash, but die on the ground from freezing to death.
I love the commitment of the metallurgist. He gets a call at 2am about a plane that just exploded midair and proceeds to hop on a plane himself to get to Hawaii as quick as possible.
He knows the odds of something going wrong with a plane are extremely low. Doesnt seem like it when you're watching a show like this but major problems with planes while in the air are rare. It makes less sense to get in a car considering the number of wrecks than to get on a plane. None of us hesitate to get in cars even tho we know well the risk involved. He sees planes the same way. He knows he's safer on a plane than any other form of transportation
@@lolasmom5816 I'd wager that comparing plane accidents to accidents in all other forms of transport doesn't make any sense when we only factor in the number of accidents, as that leaves out a set of vital numbers: The number of deaths per accident, the likelihood of dying in an accident for each method of transport and the likelihood of dying in similar ways after each accident in each method of transport. I also find it tragic that people are so much against a society with autonomous cars, when its literally autonomy that makes planes so safe. Remove the Autopilot and the number of fatal accidents will increase rather rapidly. Autopilots are so good that they're even used on cruise ships to make them safer. And several types of trains use Autopilot too. It's honestly ridiculous that society won't accept autonomous cars, trucks and buses. It would instantly be safer to travel and any accidents that would happen, would be easy to fix and make certain they won't happen again.
@@Arterexius The reason for the rejection I hear most often is the assumption of the car being completely autonomous and the subsequent loss of control. On a plane, there is a pilot up there and they have a significant amount of control. In an autonomous car, the assumption is that the driver will have very little or no possible control, which then makes the question of "do I live or die" no longer in the hands of the driver if something goes wrong, but in the team of software engineers who thought about that scenario or not.
Howard is a _good good man,_ no idea if the poor woman was still alive but holding her hand anyway to offer what tiny comfort he possibly could, despite everything. That's what compassion looks like.
He was used as an example of being a good man, so you and everyone could see how a good man should be, as you were askjed. Give thanks to your Creator, for it was His Angels that held it in place, and brought it back to earth..........
@@marcelk3847 You have the power to decide on what to do, and believe, and act. It was given to Adam and Eve before you as well. If you choose not to believe in Creation then how can you say that I am "talking trash" ? You have made your decision, and your rewards for what you have decided will also be paid.
What a great crew, the flight attendant was amazing but I was truly fascinated by the job of the pilot/s, I wanted to hug them. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO HUMANITY!
Imagine if any of the debris hit the engines. And if the floor and bottom decided it spilt in half afterwards, that would've been the end of everything for those people on that flight. It really was a miracle that it held up like it did.
One of the finest "air disaster" videos ever! I live in Hawaii and remember clearly when that accident happened. A colleague of mine was a member of the Aloha's Board of Directors, and after receiving the call, her first words were "We lost CB..." Didn't know who she was, but distinctly remember those words...and it's obvious that dear lady must have been so well known and liked by everyone at Aloha.
These smaller airlines really create close bonds in the staff, especially flight and cabin crews. My dad worked for Cayman Airways still every time we go to the airport so many stop to speak with him. It really becomes like a second family for them. Makes the death of CB all that more painful.
Must have been even harder for your friend when it was determined maintenance practices were responsible, something I presume was well within the scope of said board of directors? How did your friend take it had this friend always pushed that something like this could happen and was overruled by the others, or just as oblivious? Must have been rough either way, on top of losing CB.
The actress who played CB really made it more real and heartbreaking. Im just imagining the sweetest little lady. 37 years of flying, wow!! Rest in peace lovely ❤️
That poor flight attendant. I hope she was knocked out immediately and suffered no pain. Rest in Peace Angel. God Bless her loved ones and give them peace. Amen
The pilots of Flight 243 belong in the aviation hall of fame. Cabin crew and passengers were amazingly supportive of each other given their terrifying experience. Wondered if facing such an intense, near-death experience for a quarter of an hour caused some of the passengers to change their life-paths.
This plane flew past my office window approaching their emergency landing in Maui Int'l airport, in Kahului where I worked. It looked like Aloha Airlines was painting scenery on their planes, as all we could see was beautiful blue sky on the plane. It wasn't until I got home from work, turning on the news, and learned that the fuselage had torn off!
Cant help but be teary-eyed while watching this. My praises to the pilot and co-pilot. Michelle Honda, hats off to you. And may CB Lansing rest in peace.
I cannot imagine how incredibly terrifying it would be to look to your side and see the earth 24,000 feet below with nothing holding you back but your seatbelt. My god.
😭😭😭😭😭..THE LESSON IN CASE LIKE THIS TEACHES US NOTHING IS PERMANENT IN THIS CRASHED WORLD, WE SHOULD REMEMBER TO GET INTO THE SAFETY PLANE FROM EARTH TO HEAVEN.. JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY
A friend & his wife were on this flight. They were 2 rows back from where part of the airplane came off. They have permanent scarring from all the debris they flew into them, especially in the face & head, but they survived.
Really? That’s sweet that they’re ok. I was Born 3 Years after this took places and now, as a pilot of s a320 in Croatia i just can’t believe how much stronger the Plane Frame Had become in last 30 Years.
AF pilot's daughter here. I never, ever unbuckle my seat belt except to go to the bathroom. My head would be between my knees instantly, and stayed there (while praying)! With the buffeting winds, I am astonished that the passengers remained sitting up! The pilot's skill in an insane emergency, and the courage and dedication of Michelle Honda, were absolutely amazing. Consummate professionals.
Says a lot for their training. They are taught to put their own fears aside and put passengers first. Even when they know they are facing their own death. It's takes a great person to be able to absorb that training and apply it on this level tho. Most people couldnt.
The way that fire department realizes just how important this situation is... and the way they book it out of there to be ready is quite emotional. Sooo thankful for those guys.
This whole accident shows just the pinnacle of professionalism from everyone involved, even when they were in way over their heads (the pilots and crew), knew they could be in way over their heads at any moment (the firefighters) or had to fight through horrible communication to make sure everyone knew everything they needed (pilots and tower personnel).
@@Cruela87 no. She has not. A few years ago someone came upon something that was thought to be tied to her in some way, but further investigation showed it was not.
If you are flying and the plane suddenly pitches down thats how you know. It was flight level. Meaning that either autopilot or the crew where flying it. If the pilots died or where sucked out the plane would of just dropped into a dive or corkscrewed into the sea.
My best friend and I flew into Honolulu that same day. We were unaware of this accident in Maui so did not call home right away. Our families were horrified until we called. A week later, we flew into Maui. The plane was still on the tarmac.
CB Lansing flew straight to Heaven and made sure the nose gear was intact and calmed the winds. Kudos to the pilot, co-pilot, flight crew and the team in the control tower for landing this plane safely. And props to CB for 37 yrs of dedication. Excellent video as well. ✈️
Beyond the incredible work of the crew, i'm also amazed at the plane itself. While it's true that that part of the fuselage failed , it's insane that the hydraulics managed to last as long as they did, considering half of the plane was missing at some parts that they were running through
If there was ever a story to tell the reasoning of keeping yourself buckled up, this it!! RIP to flight attendant Lansing and prayers of peace to her family.
Lindsay Wagner and her mother we're on that Airplane that horribly crashed flying out of Chicago about 30 years ago. Lindsay had a premonition of something very Bad happening so she and her mother Got off it.
First Officer/Co-pilot Madeline “Mimi” Tompkins is my cousin. The courage displayed by Capt. Schornstheimer and Mimi Tompkins cannot be overstated. Just some additional facts: Mimi was the first woman to work as a pilot for Aloha Airlines. Naturally, she suffered from PTSD after this disaster, but she later helped lead CIRP (critical incident response programs) and critical incident stress management teams at Hawaiian Airlines, which aided pilots dealing with trauma; she is also a member of the ICISF and a certified ICISF instructor. She also served as a consultant to the Mayday Foundation and the NTSB’s Transportation Disaster Assistance Office. She received the ALPA (Air Line Pilot’s Association) 2010 Pilot Assistance Award for her efforts.
just saw a clip on a plane on reddit of a lady that punched a flight attendant. the FA just told the lady to keep the seat belt on as they were being taxied to the runway. took out two of the FAs teeth and gave her a nasty cut on face. a guy stepped in and got in between and told the lady you dont hit them. maybe she should see this video and keep that damn seatbelt on now.
@@DragonFox84 people like that usually don't care until half a second before impact and their brain tells them they're about to shoot out of the vehicle at high speed.
I am genuinely the biggest fan of this show ever, lol. It is so underrated yet incredible. It's really disheartening to me that it's not more popular when it is so well produced and well made. The reenactments and interviews are never cheesy or over-dramatic and everything is so realistic and Nat Geo-esque whilst still being engaging and fast-paced, I love it! Again, truly wish it was more popular in the US. Their counterpart from the Weather Channel, "Why planes Crash" is such a joke in comparison. It doesn't even hold a candle to Mayday! Anyways, I'm so glad this show is still ongoing, although, again, I wish it were more easily accessible in the US... I purchased Smithsonian just to watch it and now, they've removed it from the app... So my only option is basically UA-cam, which is annoying, bc from what I can tell, only the old episodes are available on here? (And I've already watched most episodes from S1-10 lol.)
I need prayers. My dear friend died tragically two days ago. I’am so distraught. She leaves two children 12 and 8 behind. Thank you for your post. I’d love some prayers. 🙏
@@Guidancewithgrace777 sending them your way I am so sorry! I can't imagine. We all must hold close those we love. Life has a brutish way of unfolding💔😔
In 1989, the aircrew of Aloha 243 were awarded the Polaris Air Award. Well deserved. This is the world's highest and rarest Civil Aviation award. It is only and rarely awarded to aircrews who have exhibited outstanding flying abilities, in the most dire of situations. This crew were the *ONLY* recipients of that award in the world in all of 1989.
Incredible people on that plane. Sounds like CB was a huge loss. Also, think about the strength of that airframe! The fact that it was in bad condition to begin with, yet when missing a large chunk was still airborne and holding together is amazing.
We are constantly reminded that it is not man who rules this world, but the Creator of it. You need to see these things to understand the miracles of life, and from whom it comes from.......these people are blessed as He promised.......
Horrifying - A true miracle. Praise God for the two pilots. They were a wonderful team. Their continuous communication back and forth without losing it, supporting each other, using their best training. Of course they were never trained for anything like this. This was never supposed to happen, ever! Michele Honda is an angel and was God's help through this horrific nightmare accident. I hope she recovered and went on to have a beautiful life. 🙂🙏🏼💕🌷 Took place in 1988.
@@snowkitty1914 It looks like there was someone onboard who was actually doing as He asked everyone to do, so yes, one of His Angels ( or maybe it was Him himself ) was making sure it landed. But why don't you ask Him yourself ? ( He said "...when two people speak of me, I will be there..." ) So why wait, just ask !!!
A lifelong family friend of ours was in the front section of that plane. She suffered only minor injuries. Not surprisingly, I'll always have my seatbelt on whenever I'm in my seat.
The pilots and crew on this aircraft were so professional, I can't even imagine the terror, I cried watching this, I'd never heard of this filght before and was holding my breathe waiting to see what had happened, these pilots are unbelievably skilled. My heart goes out to all that were on that flight, your pilot and crew were true heroes.
I thought I'm the only one who cried watching this. I got me anxious that I had to pause and watch other happy videos before continuing. I can't imagine the terror the passengers might have felt 😢
Same here..... I kept on crying while watching this video.... I already have a trauma with airplanes from my last trip...we almost had an accident .... It took a month that I didnt sleep so good at night because of that flight with my baby with me...😭😭😭
Check out the one they made about the alaska airlines crash. If you think this one was sad and intense. In reality they are all very sad and tragic but that alaska airlines one is tough to watch.
When you think that this sort of accident only happens to someone else, think again. Over a decade ago, I was on such plane. Thanks to the sunlight at 4 pm over Dallas, a peculiar bright light on the left wing got my full attention. That evening, the fate of the plane was in the captain's decision. after I reported it to one of the flight attendant. Turns out, it was a very long piece of metal latched into the left wing with ...no apparent purpose, like a loose piece stuck there. Turned out to be part of the fuselage that was mostly torn out... The Captain's decision decided the fate of the plane, crew, and passengers. We were about to take off when the plane suddenly turned around back to the hub. As she did, the Captain told the passengers that the plane would be going for inspection. It was mostly the only reason...we all made it home...still with thoughts of what ifs.
@@Mmm...yummymummy The charming lady next to me didn't make that up, And although that incident had been taken care of, the rest of the flight was eventful. I still have the footage of the loose fuselage being taken out and replaced. Who knows how fate would play out if I didn't spot that loose metal piece.
CB will stay in my mind forever and I hope that wherever she is now, she knows that her memory lives on. She died doing what she loved and that’s all that any of us can ask for. Fate is cruel and I can only hope she didn’t suffer. Beautiful CB, Rest In Peace 🦋
Having survived a military helicopter crash I can explain to you the fear that’s SHOOTS thru you as your aircraft plummets towards the ground. Its utter horror because you can do nothing but watch death come for you. These survivors are extremely lucky. Shalom
The entire crew members on that flight is a profound definition of professionalism And those putting this documentary are just perfect I could watch this a whole day thumbs up for u guys
I was living on Maui when this happened. The steward woman who was blown out was related to a good friend of mine. A very sad time but what a miracle that so many survived and the pilots got that plane down.
@@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE tell that to the million and half people who die in car crashes world wide every year plus millions injured--god must go deaf in those situations --
My husband and I took that flight about a month before this happened. He had been a P-51 pilot during WW2, and a stress engineer for North American Aviation. He was concerned during that flight how ‘ loose and creaky’ the plane felt. Neither of us felt very safe on it. May not have been that exact same airplane, but probably had as many cycles.
After this accident, Aloha Airlines retired all of their 737-200's with similar cycles as N73711 and ordered a new batch of 737-200's to replace them. When the older planes were taken out of service, they found similar fatigue cracks like the ones on N73711 on those planes as well. "Loose and creaky" is definitely right
My parents flew into Maui a few days after this event and the plane was out on the tarmac, they said you couldn’t fathom the damage when you saw it in person. Amazing job of those pilots and crew.
"You're breaking up." "Brother, you have no idea how right you are!" BTW Madeline Lynn " Mimi " Tompkins went on to become Aloha Airlines first female pilot and flew for them until they closed.
I'm so happy that almost everyone survived but my heart is sore for that flight attendant who lost her life. I can only imagine the pain her family went through for not even recovering her body. 💔
The pilots did an outstanding job amidst the crisis. Their goal: get the heavily strucked plane down. They successfully did. Wow, what an aviation miracle
A lot could've gone wrong.. Imagine if they didn't have seat belts on.. Imagine if it was raining.. Imagine if the nose wheel really failed.. Imagine if they were in a middle of nowhere.. Imagine if there was no communication
Or as mentioned, imagine if that damage had been at the bottom of the plane instead of the cabin roof... This wasn’t the first accident of it’s kind though. In 1981 another 737-200 (used by Far Eastern Air Transport from Taiwan) came down over the Taiwanese countryside killing all 110 people on board. Investigations into that crash revealed that metal fatigue, corrosion problems caused by epoxy & the plane’s extensive service, all resulted with the 737 breaking up just minutes after a 2nd takeoff (that 737 had taken off once but turned back after the pressurisation warning went off; resulting in a 2-hour emergency fix that sadly could not prevent the eventual breakup...)
Imagine that lady being swept away in mid air with nothing just free falling into the ocean.. I just pray to god that lady had passed out mid air so when she impacted in the ocean that she didn't feel any pain! Imagine being afraid of heights of something normal but getting swept out of a plane like omg!
That's all I keep thinking too,I'm terrified of heights,I can't imagine her being in the air realizing what's happened.I pray she passes out also.May she rest in peace 🕊️
Saved by seat belts. RIP to the flight attendant. Salute to the pilots. Thanks Wonder for this episode. Bring back the I SHOULDN'T BE ALIVE SERIES please.
@Chrissy Thehead yeah. Same here. I keep checking their new uploads but they don't upload that series anymore. Just sad 😔 I want to watch that series a lot coz it gives us a lesson to learn and gives us ideas how to survive if it will happen to us. 😊
My father was a pilot for Aloha Airlines in the 60’s and 70’s. He told me after this happened that he had flew that plane before. He was also friends with the flight attendant who died.
These documentaries are put together so well! I can sit and watch them all day. They're so detailed and the actors are amazing!!!!
It makes the whole scenario a reality
*The accident on Aloha Airlines Flight 243*
The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
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Yes girl me too it has you in the edge of your seat
They’re not a documentary if there are actors. They are re-enactments.
@@Brucev7 yp0
In addition to the amazing skills of the pilot and co-pilot, major credit also needs to go to Michelle Honda. She moved through the cabin - without restraints and by hanging on to the seats - and got every single passenger into a flotation vest and into the brace position. And then rather than strapping herself in, she shielded her injured co-worker for the duration of the landing. I remember seeing an interview with the pilot not long after this happened. He said that once the plane was landed and stopped, he was certain he was going to look back into the cabin and see carnage and empty seats. What he saw were all the passengers, many injured but all of them safely in their seats. That entire crew were the definition of professionalism.
She is a true hero. It's astounding how she never wavered in her duties despite everything that was happening.
well said.
Wow.
@@Chishannicon She was clearly going to fight for the slim chance of a miracle ending. It's amazing how strong people can be when they have to, but she truly was the Incredible Hulk of human strength. Absolutely a hero!
Totally agree 🥰
That air hostess, Michelle Honda, is a walking miracle. Crawling up the aisle making people take crash position, making sure everyone was safe, when she MUST have been beyond terrified is amazing. What a hero, as well as the pilot and copilot.
Thank goodness I was not their hostess, we'd all be goners. 😔
Narrator: Michelle Honda says the one thing no passenger wants to hear...
Great Japan !
Real hero, she's not Honda just like that 😊👍👍👍
As a Retired Air Force aircrew member on EC-130's on every training flight you train doing different emergencies. So that if a real emergency does present itself it comes as second nature. You think nothing of it and just do it. Then you go through your emergency checklist. These old C-130 that I flew on were all built in 1962 and I was flying then from 1982 until 1991 and they flew until 2004 when they were send to the boneyard to be cut up except 2. One is in a museum in Charlotte, NC . It was flown in the Iran with another one that a Marine Corp helicopter hit it and they both burned on the ground in the desert. They were going there to rescue the Embassy hostages in Iran. The one that managed to get away hit a sand dune on take off. I flew on it many times after that . It cork screwed through the air. If ever driving through Charlotte this plane is there and they have video and interview with the pilot . Also they have the aircraft that Capt. Sully flew and landed in the Hudson River. All survived. It's at the Douglas International Airport in Charlotte. It's the Charlotte Air Museum.
I am a close personal Friend of Bob Schornstheimer the Captain of this flight. He was a T38 flight instructor in the Air Force with many years of experience. His skill level and level headed approach to flying saved this flight from disaster. A lot of luck was involved but if it was not for the experienced crew of that flight there would be more dead. Bob retired from Aloha Airlines and still to this day lives in Hawaii. I call him a hero but he does not like that term. They all did what they are trained to do day in day out. Just like anyone else. He happened to be at the right time saving people.
Guy's a hero
Please
WOW...😯😯😯...A HERO CAPTAIN...👏👏👏
Definitely a hero in my mind!
A true hero
As a former flight attendant I am both heartbroken for CB Lansing and cannot imagine what she experienced. And for passengers who become upset for aircraft delays due to maintenance issues need to watch this. God bless those who experienced such terror. Kudos to the crew for their bravery.
she was killed instantly--they found where her body,head smashed against the outside of the plane right were the first section ripped apart
Its too bad the airline failed on maintenance issues here
@@mtsky-tc6uwcouldn’t find anything that says she smashed her head all I could find was that she was standing in row 5 at the time of decompression , and was thrown out of the airplane and fell 24,000 feet into the ocean and her body was never recovered after a 3 day search ****source : this day in Aviation history
@@mtsky-tc6uwbesides how can you tell if someone smashed their head on the outside of an airplane made of metal alloy like titanium , steel and different composite materials no way you could tell where she hit her head especially outside of the plane
dont be low IQ-----> they bought in a guy to anal lize the blood and skin on the side of the airplane to determine if it was CB--he said she was killed instantly and it was her blood,skin--it was right outside the part of the plane that ripped apart--there is pictures of the impact of her HEAD on the side of the plane--sober up
I'm disappointed that more people aren't recognizing the incredibly talented and HEROIC pilot who landed the plane safely and saved lives. HE is the reason the plane landed safely.
No credit for the structural engineers? If it wasn’t for them designing redundancy in the plane the captain wouldn’t have had a plane to fly. Greg Fieth is not a structural engineer and he doesn’t mind the spotlight so don’t rely on him to give credit where credit is due. I give credit to the captain and the structural engineers.
Absolutely incredible they were able to make a safe landing, and yes it was do to the amazing pilots.
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath I agree that these people are definitely commendable, perhaps along with F.O. Mimi Thompkins. As said in the video, Maui's usual strong winds were unusually absent during their descent onto the tarmac, which could have veered the plane off into the soil and cause it to crash. So, they were incredibly lucky in that regard.
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath No credit for the steel makers? If they didn’t make the good steel, the engineers couldn’t make a good fuselage, and the captain couldn’t fly the plain.
@@huckleigh4881 The design quality can make the fuselage 100 times stronger but the quality of the steel would be more like 20% at most. For airplanes they mostly use aluminum
I was aircraft maintenance in the Air Force for 11 years. I can tell you I've found numerous things on preflight inspections that would make your gut turn and instantly document and ground the aircraft even if it was a "Inconvenience" to the mission. When I joined my dad told me, "This is not a job to take lightly. There are a lot of people that put their life in your hands. It's not like a car where if something happens you just pull over. You are dealing with defying physics and you don't want your neglect to show blood on your hands." That just always stuck with me and was on my "A" game all the time. Such a miracle this turned out the way it did.
Amen!
My husband was stationed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72. Eventide we flew anywhere, he would look out windows, over the wings and wherever he was allowed. He wasn't a pilot or crew but spent a lot of time on the flight deck.
Every time**
How is life after the Air force going for you? I retired in my early 40s. I love the Air force but I got tired of moving around all over the world. Now I work for Elon Musk! I use to program the first ever drone. Global hawk! Master sergeant E-7
Such an interesting career
I sincerely appreciate the long introduction to each crewmember as it really helps set the tone of the situation.
The fascinating skills of two pilots are amazing it save lives
Is that sarcasm I detect bah hahaha
Same, i love a good back story
@@davehart2094 So the moral of the story is avoid flying Aloha Flight 243?
@@kylehill3643 well that's the thing aloha air, island air they stopped and arne't here anymore and I was on the last flight on island air and the day after the stopped operations
I was on this plane one week before this happened. The friend I was traveling with took photos of the ceiling area in first class where we were sitting and it was buckling. We mentioned this to the airline attendant before we disembarked. We were flying from Maui to Oahu. I have watched this documentary at least half dozen times and to this day, it terrifies me to think if we had traveled one week later. I am so so grateful that this airline had a brilliant pilot. And so many were saved. Blessings to this pilot and crew ! 🙏🏻
Oh my goodness, they should have paid attention to you.
I was on a plane leaving Oahu. I could feel lots of vibrations below my seat. I told the crew and they tried to assure me all was okay but I knew something was wrong. Finally the pilot felt something was wrong and we turned back to Oahu….the problem was a door had not closed.
I hope your pictures were used in the investigation of this!!! The lady ♥️ that died I hope her family got fully compensated!!! However you cannot out a price on human life, but they deserved just peace truly!!!! I'm so sorry they did not pay attention to those pictures!!! I probably would have called newspapers or news organizations with those pictures of the buckling, that should never ever be present on a plane!!! I always check around the door as I walk on a plane for any cracks, I do a complete visual around my area, window seals,seat bolts everything, I do every single flight I take!! I'm no expert but I don't know I think I just kinda feel safer if I give a good look it's weird for I don't know what I'd do if I found something, knowing me I would probably get off plane that's just me over cautious person!!!!
@@margaretalexander2557 I look around also.
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The captain and co-pilot deserve all the praise as well as the flight attendant that was trying her best to tend to everyone.
Honestly, an amazing crew
Amazimg
how do you not know their names, the narrator said the names alot, captain robert 'bob' schornstheiemer and first officer/co-pilot mimi tompkins
Ho no, not the pilot and the co-pilot, but, the GOD of heaven and earth, HE is the ONE to be given all the praise, the honour and the glory. HE
gave wisdom to the team as to what they should to and protected the lives HE created.
@@suzettehayles2848 disgustingly disrespectful to those involved. To take away the praise of the pilots and to give it to a god you personally believe in is incredibly sad.
@@suzettehayles2848 - Lady, get a grip. 🙄 You don't have to dismiss the heroic efforts of the crew just to make the point that God exists. It's not necessary, and you sound like a religious nutcase. I'm so glad that I left Christianity cuz a lot of you are just so insufferable. You should feel embarrassed.
RIP to flight attendant who died. The pilot who landed the plane should be recognized as a hero.
Whole crew should be recognized !
I can't see how they wouldn't be. :)
He was in 1988.
He is the Capt Sully of the Pacific.
Thinking 🤔 they were all shaking in their shoes that day .
Very frightening experience .
A pat on the back and a cuddle with lots of good wiĺl
37 years at being an attendant and end the way it did for her, it’s heartbreaking. She was just standing in the wrong place, I pray that she felt no pain and I hope God took her in his arms.
Bruh god is not real she was in pain
God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are real, and if you have ever almost died like i have, it gets real clear. God bless.
@@Cons_studios I am also under the belief that God does not exist, but her death still could have been painless. If she was sucked out, she would have died instantly on landing. There is still a chance that she was in pain, however we will never know
She died before she even hit the water
@@Cons_studios he is real that's just my opinion ok 🤗
I’m glad the survivors have healed and are doing better. May CB rest in peace. Being a flight attendant for 37 years and having it all end like that is sad. The Captain and the Co-Pilot are heroes! ❤
My future father-in-law was on that flight. He was the one holding down the flight attendant. Thank God he wasn’t hurt. Our wedding was 2. Weeks away, and Aloha Airlines gave us a ton of anthurium flowers .
Great man..but we all try our best in an emergency..i think.anyone would. IM SORRY FOR THE SENIOR STEWARDESS..GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY...IM GLAD EVERYONE MADE IT..BUT STILL FEEL SORRY FOR Cb..
@@lindaneiheisel4378 this comment doesn't make sense
Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is just hold their hand. It does amazing things for the human spirit.
wow
@@lindaneiheisel4378 wat happened to the snr stewardess?😞
"When the fuselage decompressed, Chief Flight Attendant Clarabelle Ho Lansing had been standing in the aisle at Row 5. She was thrown out of the airplane and fell to the ocean, 24,000 feet (7,315 meters) below. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Cape Corwin coordinated a three-day search along with Coast Guard and Marine Corps helicopters, airplanes and other ships. Her body was never recovered."
She had been a flight attendant with Aloha Airlines for 37 years.
Rest in peace C.B. ❤
Would she have been conscious throughout? Do you have any idea? I was just thinking at that elevation she may not/hopefully would've been unconscious. Thankfully the soul leaves the body before the final moments of death.
@Willow ThompsonThat's what I was thinking too!
maybe she didn't go down into the ocean, perhaps her soul went straight up and became part of the force
So sad
Her heart and lungs must have collapsed in the air because of all the pressure . The only thing to say is that I hope she is with the Lord Jesus in heaven. She must have received a great salute of an host of angels welcoming her to the Everlasting love and home ,the Kingdom of the Heavenly Fatther .
I work at HNL and there is a garden named CB Lancing garden, everytime I pass by that area, I will remember how beautiful that garden is and so as I know how beautiful she is. RIP
I have rested in that garden too awaiting for my flight in the past. Will visit again once the pandemic is under control. Mahalo 🌺🌴🙏
God has his ways, in helping in this horrific accident it was repeated several times , the island where the plane landed is very windy. Just at the moment when the plane was beginning to land the winds suddenly were calm , divine intervention had a hand in this terrible accident, where a lot more lives could have been lost.RIP CB you now fly with the angels!
When the engineer explained his theory and said that she might have hit due blood stain patterns the roof with her head and top body, I was hoping that she would have been immediately unconscious or even passed away that moment and not suffer. What a beautiful way to remember and honour her with a special garden.
@@charlie1567 I didn’t see that part, that’s really interesting. According to the eye witness it said he saw her get sucked out the side of the plane. I’m curious if he actually saw her hit, or if someone saw it. If she didn’t pass immediately I’ve read some pretty sad stuff about what she could have experienced.
That thirteen minutes must have felt like a lifetime. What an amazing job the pilots did.
Yeah bro yeah
It’s amazing to hear the thoughts of the survivors. I felt emotional hearing the redhead lady at the end talking about how she used to get so upset any time something went wrong in her life and would think “I hate life”. Now she knows that to be completely untrue and she now feels she can handle any problems that come along because she loves life and values it more. That’s a powerful experience.
She gets upset cause she has red hair
I'm glad she felt like that, many people who go trough things like this suffer severe trauma!
She had a gut feeling .
Right from boarding the plane she moved to another seat.
She was watched over she listened to her intuition,
And survived
What she said at the end really touched me too
Shoutout to the one passenger who was already planning out how to help out injured passengers in case of a water landing
Dang nice lookn man .
@@Mmm...yummymummy like nice seeming or do u think hes coming in hot? Maybe ure not an expert but do u think hes coming in hot? Just wondering how nice u think this man looks u sound head over heels like db
@@Mmm...yummymummy I wont judge I swear
@@bigkidbarone8507 ...?? They said one thing.?
Dude seemed like a real nice dorky dad
I saw this on Air Disasters, the fact that she was never found is just heart breaking, if you look it up, you'll find more interviews from people who worked with her and how much they missed her and thought she was an angel and just the sweetest thing ever, to have her lost, and not just that shes deceased but literally lost, is just too much of a thought for anyone to handle. This is one of the things I do like about the Air Disasters show and others like it, it's like a memorial to those who died, like they're never gonna be forgotten
Well said. 👌🏻
Yes ma'am it's called idolatry. We're not supposed to be doing it, but it makes people feel better. Happy trails have a good life!
@@thewiseguy3529 You try to guilt people w a false accusation, then excuse yourself by telling them to have a happy life. Pretty sick.
@@thewiseguy3529 idolatry is when you worship a person or object calling someone an angel is not idolatry it’s kindness and words describing a person as sweet and appreciated. Hope you don’t ever call someone an angel. I came to save the sinner not the righteous.
@@spikenomoon people need to wake up dude. Idols means exactly what it means. Idols.
It boggles my mind that there was only one casualty. Kudos to the pilot for managing to land the plane in such catastrophic conditions. It was a combination of both skill and luck. Rest in peace, CB :(
I was the reporter at the Maui radio station who originally broke this story. Someone called me anonymously in the newsroom and told me there was an aircraft emergency coming into the Kahului airport. I followed up with contacts I had and fairly quickly found out what was happening. That was the scariest story I ever covered and the death of the flight attendant was heart-breaking. However, the survival of everyone else aboard was truly a miracle and the pilots' and the remaining crews' professionalism was nothing short of heroic. Those passengers owe their lives to these people. Thank god for them.
Power of communication. I love learning basics in all worlds.
God bless you for your excellent job for the flight to detect in correct time and to make all the effort for safe landing👍👍👍
WOW THATS NOTHING short of a Miracle that many more of the passengers got through the flight alive : no Question about it God had sent angels to see them
Arrive in as good of condition as they were 😢WOW THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTION FOR YOUR PEOPLE THAT WERE ON THAT PLANE ✈️
@@carol3663What about the flight attendant who died? Why didn't God save them?
@@relton66 or the thousands of people who died in other flights--or the million and half people who die in car crashes every year world wide,plus millions of injuries--bible humps are so infantile--it was the supernatural power of the pilots who saved this plane,not god
I am from Oahu and remember this accident...they did hail that pilot as a hero. They also felt his flying experience as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam war helped to get that plane down.
It sure did!
This flight was a case study in metal fatigue when I was in college. We spent an entire week pouring over this one to beat into our heads the dangers of underdriven and overdriven rivets, and improperly designed repairs. It still amazes me just how durable a flying beer can is and isn't.
I know a Retired Metallurgical Engineer. He worked on the Centrifuge at The Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Would be interesting to sit and watch this with him, to hear his comments.
Sarahsmile331
When I was younger , at parties we used to play a joke on ppl , get someone to stand on a beer can , to show how it would hold them up , then tap it with a pencil . The can would instantly, totally collapse
Ha__ Inwas thinking how it was ready to fold like one.
I was a Copilot on American Airlines MD-80 aircraft for many years. On a number of preflight inspections, I discovered anomalies that were not even on the checklist. They were each corrected before takeoff, resulting in a safe uneventful flight.
Good that they fixed them!
God bless you.
Thank you for being so meticulous
the MD80 or any aircraft built by Douglas were made with thicker, sturdier skin. had Aloha 243 been a Douglas aircraft, this might have not happened...or happened when the aircraft accumulated much more cycles.
Good work! I hope they've updated the checklist for less experienced pilots!
I pity the woman who saw the crack. She would always wonder if things could've been different if she spoke up. But let's be honest, even if she said anything, they would have dismissed her knowing about the tear strips. I hope she is not haunted by this.
I don't pity her at all. She is absolutely partly to blame. I hope she lives with crippling guilt for the rest of her life that was saved by that amazing heroic pilot.
@@jacquelinecanada7629 Most people would not have spoken up either, because we trust the airline industry. We are always told it's the safest way to travel, mechanics check it every time it is used, then pilots go through all the checks. Who would think that an ignorant pedestrian like yourself, would notice something critical that they had not?
@@jacquelinecanada7629 shame on you!
@@jacquelinecanada7629 Wow you are harsh!!!! In all likelihood, the airline employees would have told her the plane had just been inspected and everything is ok.... just other people would have bore the feelings of guilt.
@@jacquelinecanada7629 sure you're an angel who won't do anything wrong🤢🤮
Rest in peace, Clarabelle... I might never have flown with you, I wasn't around in the 80s, but I know that you're still flying high with the angels up there. Never forget... CB Lansing.
Did you work with her
@@tinacollins9213 If you read the comment again, you'll have an answer.
I just posted that they had the most senior crew I have ever heard of. She is flying as an angel as she was on land!
I had to medically cut ties from flying since I'm now critically ill. I miss it everyday even after 6 years...it was such a rewarding career!
@@tinacollins9213 duh
Nice post TheSnipingCat.
If you see structural damage to any aircraft whilst boarding, please say something.
Scott, are you a Macross plus fan?
@@rotyler2177 Macross everything in general, yes. Except for Macross 7. We don't talk about Macross 7.
SHE SHOULD HAVE SAID SOMETHING.
Unfortunately that was in the 80’s and we don’t board walking up the plane like that anymore, you can’t see the outside of the plane as you walk in.
I would say, thank you, i will fly another plane. Good luck folks.
CB did what she loved most...it's so heartbreaking to think about what happened to her. She was doing what she loved most, when she passed 💔Fly high, sweetie, you'll be deeply missed, but never, ever forgotten. Rest in peace, CB 💔🙏
Nicely put.
Unbelievable respect for pilots who can make these decisions under such circumstances. I'm aware they are trained for this but not many will actually experience something like this. Insane and mind blowingly terrifying.
Trained for this?!? Nope
They literally said "No pilot has ever trained for a situation such as this" but ok
They weren’t trained for this procedure, but they were trained to nit let fear take part in any irrational decisions. They were trained for professionalism. They are taught to Aviate Navigate Communicate. They train to think of the unprepared. They take vital learning experiences and apply them with any situation that they weren’t trained on. It is remarkable, but with some mathematics and calculations, logic, experience, and a pinch of luck, all the things add up.
But now airlines are going to be forced into diversifying their pilots. This means that they won't always be hiring the best pilots. You may not have one of the best possible pilots flying the plane you are on. But at least he/she came from an underrepresented group when the plane crashed. Just more attacks on White men. Put this one puts people's lives at risk.
One of the finest cockpit crews I've seen in the series: to remain focused in such an insane circumstances is beyond the call of duty. Absolute heroes.
I remember my dad telling me that this was one of the planes he helped build. He recognized the number on the tail. He was proud to report that the section that he was in charge of was still in place. I'm glad for that. He couldn't have brushed that off ever.
Wow
your dad made a great job
GREAT workmanship, how that plane held together was Master Chief Builder's TALENT
Hell yeah! Go Kim’s dad! 💖
Good story. It's almost believable & there are a lot of gullible people that will believe you.
If any crew deserved an award for heroism and bravery, it should be these guys, heroes all.
They got what is basically the Medal of Honor for aviators
Amen!
@@annikkirahko6714
:)
Absolutely
So many incredible moments from the crew. I don't know how the pilot was able to keep his cool and fly a plane with the literal roof missing. I've seen stories with other air disasters that didn't end well because the pilot or co-pilot panicked. Every single critical decision he made turned out to be the right one. Truly miraculous
Whenever I see a survivor speaking, my reaction is: thank God!
Same. I know when they only have experts, eye witnesses, and family members... I know they all perished. 🥺
I feel the same. But there was this one episode where they showed survivor interviews and I relaxed but it later turned out only four people survived that. So still a massive loss of life.
(Maybe they had mentioned that fact earlier in the episode but I missed it, so I basically went through half the episode thinking, "hey there were survivors so maybe it wasnt that bad)
@@nishinich2212 I think I just watched that one where they crashed into frozen River and 2 bystanders tried to save them. One guy the helicopter tried to save twice ended up dying.
@@nishinich2212
Yeah like that Japan flight disaster. The plane had several hundred people on it but only a handful of survivors. What’s worse is the autopsy’s showed that many of them would have survived if they got treated right away... unfortunately it took rescuers something like 10-12 hours to show up to the crash site. They showed survivors talking... it’s almost worse. This lady lost her entire family.. had to watch them die slowly over night because help didn’t come in a reasonable time. How upsetting that would be to survive a plane crash, but die on the ground from freezing to death.
Then you now they mied survided
I love the commitment of the metallurgist. He gets a call at 2am about a plane that just exploded midair and proceeds to hop on a plane himself to get to Hawaii as quick as possible.
He knows the odds of something going wrong with a plane are extremely low. Doesnt seem like it when you're watching a show like this but major problems with planes while in the air are rare. It makes less sense to get in a car considering the number of wrecks than to get on a plane. None of us hesitate to get in cars even tho we know well the risk involved. He sees planes the same way. He knows he's safer on a plane than any other form of transportation
@@lolasmom5816 Yes the odds are low I just find it ironic
@@lolasmom5816 I'd wager that comparing plane accidents to accidents in all other forms of transport doesn't make any sense when we only factor in the number of accidents, as that leaves out a set of vital numbers: The number of deaths per accident, the likelihood of dying in an accident for each method of transport and the likelihood of dying in similar ways after each accident in each method of transport.
I also find it tragic that people are so much against a society with autonomous cars, when its literally autonomy that makes planes so safe. Remove the Autopilot and the number of fatal accidents will increase rather rapidly. Autopilots are so good that they're even used on cruise ships to make them safer. And several types of trains use Autopilot too. It's honestly ridiculous that society won't accept autonomous cars, trucks and buses. It would instantly be safer to travel and any accidents that would happen, would be easy to fix and make certain they won't happen again.
@@Arterexius The reason for the rejection I hear most often is the assumption of the car being completely autonomous and the subsequent loss of control. On a plane, there is a pilot up there and they have a significant amount of control. In an autonomous car, the assumption is that the driver will have very little or no possible control, which then makes the question of "do I live or die" no longer in the hands of the driver if something goes wrong, but in the team of software engineers who thought about that scenario or not.
I'd investigate anything for a paid trip to Hawaii 😎
Howard is a _good good man,_ no idea if the poor woman was still alive but holding her hand anyway to offer what tiny comfort he possibly could, despite everything. That's what compassion looks like.
Thankfully there was only one life lost that day. It was the flight attendant, CB.
He was used as an example of being a good man, so you and everyone could see how a good man should be, as you were askjed.
Give thanks to your Creator, for it was His Angels that held it in place, and brought it back to earth..........
@@stephenprice8172 I will give thanks when you people stopp using every opportunity to shove your religion down our throats
@@stephenprice8172 stop talking trash
@@marcelk3847 You have the power to decide on what to do, and believe, and act.
It was given to Adam and Eve before you as well. If you choose not to believe in Creation then how can you say that I am "talking trash" ?
You have made your decision, and your rewards for what you have decided will also be paid.
What a great crew, the flight attendant was amazing but I was truly fascinated by the job of the pilot/s, I wanted to hug them. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO HUMANITY!
I understand that the lady that died had died a horrible death. However, the fact that she was only person that died in that situation is insane
The CB?
No one died but it was really a horrible scene 😭
@@charlesopiyo2406 one flight attendant died
They say she possibly hit the airplane before flying out, so I guess she died by impact. Rest in peace and wish the best to her family 😞
@@foggyfrogy her body is never found 😭
The fact that the piece of fuselage didn't strike the tail is also another miracle on top of this miracle. What a ride!!
It actually did strike the tail, but not enough to render it useless
Imagine if any of the debris hit the engines. And if the floor and bottom decided it spilt in half afterwards, that would've been the end of everything for those people on that flight. It really was a miracle that it held up like it did.
One of the finest "air disaster" videos ever! I live in Hawaii and remember clearly when that accident happened. A colleague of mine was a member of the Aloha's Board of Directors, and after receiving the call, her first words were "We lost CB..." Didn't know who she was, but distinctly remember those words...and it's obvious that dear lady must have been so well known and liked by everyone at Aloha.
wow
These smaller airlines really create close bonds in the staff, especially flight and cabin crews. My dad worked for Cayman Airways still every time we go to the airport so many stop to speak with him. It really becomes like a second family for them. Makes the death of CB all that more painful.
Yes
Must have been even harder for your friend when it was determined maintenance practices were responsible, something I presume was well within the scope of said board of directors? How did your friend take it had this friend always pushed that something like this could happen and was overruled by the others, or just as oblivious? Must have been rough either way, on top of losing CB.
The actress who played CB really made it more real and heartbreaking. Im just imagining the sweetest little lady. 37 years of flying, wow!! Rest in peace lovely ❤️
That poor flight attendant. I hope she was knocked out immediately and suffered no pain. Rest in Peace Angel. God Bless her loved ones and give them peace. Amen
I think we all feel the same…
Why would God bless her after murdering her?
@@subasurf He didn't do anything. It was a horrific man-made accident
@subasurf all humans are destined to die because of their sin. and this incident was a man-made accident
@@gigiswitch9442 do all the non-human animals also die because of their sin, or is that biology?
My dream is to be a re-enactment actor. I would have killed the role of scaredshitlesspassenger # 3
LOLOLOL!!!! Made me laugh out loud!!!
😂🤣
LOL 😂
Lol!!!
😂🤣😂🤣
The pilots of Flight 243 belong in the aviation hall of fame. Cabin crew and passengers were amazingly supportive of each other given their terrifying experience. Wondered if facing such an intense, near-death experience for a quarter of an hour caused some of the passengers to change their life-paths.
This plane flew past my office window approaching their emergency landing in Maui Int'l airport, in Kahului where I worked. It looked like Aloha Airlines was painting scenery on their planes, as all we could see was beautiful blue sky on the plane. It wasn't until I got home from work, turning on the news, and learned that the fuselage had torn off!
Wow!
Oh my God!!
May their souls rest in eternal peace 🙏
@@kabwepriscachishimba1124The flight attendant died for a purpose?!
Cant help but be teary-eyed while watching this. My praises to the pilot and co-pilot. Michelle Honda, hats off to you. And may CB Lansing rest in peace.
Especially can't help notice how thirsty that one woman is for the captain after they land
I cannot imagine how incredibly terrifying it would be to look to your side and see the earth 24,000 feet below with nothing holding you back but your seatbelt. My god.
😭😭😭😭😭..THE LESSON IN CASE LIKE THIS TEACHES US NOTHING IS PERMANENT IN THIS CRASHED WORLD, WE SHOULD REMEMBER TO GET INTO THE SAFETY PLANE FROM EARTH TO HEAVEN.. JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY
@@mathayowilson1525 Jesus is my Lord and Savior!0
@@mathayowilson1525 duuuuuuur
@@mathayowilson1525 the safety plane?? hahaha
With my luck I would have been walking back from the washroom.
A friend & his wife were on this flight. They were 2 rows back from where part of the airplane came off. They have permanent scarring from all the debris they flew into them, especially in the face & head, but they survived.
Really? That’s sweet that they’re ok. I was Born 3 Years after this took places and now, as a pilot of s a320 in Croatia i just can’t believe how much stronger the Plane Frame Had become in last 30 Years.
so happy they survived. I hope they recovered mentally as well.
Have they flown since?
@Mr West Las Vegas They got nothing
@@fran.6496 really why ?
AF pilot's daughter here. I never, ever unbuckle my seat belt except to go to the bathroom. My head would be between my knees instantly, and stayed there (while praying)! With the buffeting winds, I am astonished that the passengers remained sitting up! The pilot's skill in an insane emergency, and the courage and dedication of Michelle Honda, were absolutely amazing. Consummate professionals.
Pilot, co-pilot and the hostess are heroes. Their presence of mind, calmness in chaos and bravery in such a situation was beyond words. ❤️
Right on, Namita 💝🏖
U look khubsurat ❤️
Says a lot for their training. They are taught to put their own fears aside and put passengers first. Even when they know they are facing their own death. It's takes a great person to be able to absorb that training and apply it on this level tho. Most people couldnt.
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@@asifquadri2539 wooooo ow my
The way that fire department realizes just how important this situation is... and the way they book it out of there to be ready is quite emotional. Sooo thankful for those guys.
This whole accident shows just the pinnacle of professionalism from everyone involved, even when they were in way over their heads (the pilots and crew), knew they could be in way over their heads at any moment (the firefighters) or had to fight through horrible communication to make sure everyone knew everything they needed (pilots and tower personnel).
Absolutely
RIP CB. Thoughts and prayers to her loved ones, her colleagues, and the plane crew/survivors
Was she ever found?
@@Cruela87 no
So sad 😔
@@Cruela87 no. A memorial was placed at the airport.
@@Cruela87 no. She has not. A few years ago someone came upon something that was thought to be tied to her in some way, but further investigation showed it was not.
Why am I crying so much? Oh God. I can’t imagine how terrified everyone was.
The terror of not knowing if the pilots were alive or dead.....I can't imagine
Hello
I would surrender then and there.
Hello
Hello
If you are flying and the plane suddenly pitches down thats how you know.
It was flight level. Meaning that either autopilot or the crew where flying it.
If the pilots died or where sucked out the plane would of just dropped into a dive or corkscrewed into the sea.
My best friend and I flew into Honolulu that same day. We were unaware of this accident in Maui so did not call home right away. Our families were horrified until we called. A week later, we flew into Maui. The plane was still on the tarmac.
What's your point? None of this has anything to do with this flight.
@@njdxnjdx basically OP is telling us she saw this very plane.
@@njdxnjdx shut up, Robert.
@@njdxnjdx 🙄 feel better?
@@njdxnjdx who hurt you
CB Lansing flew straight to Heaven and made sure the nose gear was intact and calmed the winds. Kudos to the pilot, co-pilot, flight crew and the team in the control tower for landing this plane safely. And props to CB for 37 yrs of dedication. Excellent video as well. ✈️
That was a heart warming comment....thanks for that!
@@suasponte8363 xxoo
I agree God needed her to be the angel and gaurdian for all those people and subsequent generations
@@SOLIDSNAKE. Amen!
Kudos
Beyond the incredible work of the crew, i'm also amazed at the plane itself. While it's true that that part of the fuselage failed , it's insane that the hydraulics managed to last as long as they did, considering half of the plane was missing at some parts that they were running through
That sweet old man getting choked up not about choosing whether to help in a water landing but who to help first. Solid guy. I'm not crying, you are😭
So true
wow what a great portrayal of the accident...Huge applause to the pilots who actually did that miracle.
No doubt about that, he did, she is surrounded by love and beauty. 🧚♀️❤️
Exactly.... He did well.
@@lindapelle8738 is it a he or a she or both
God helped...;-)
The likeness of the actors to their real-life counterparts is always so spot on in this series!
The acting in general is pretty good as well
@@PatchworkRose567 Agreed! Least cheesy recenactments
I agree. Remarkable.
God was with them all , they were all on a death plane..
33 years since then
If there was ever a story to tell the reasoning of keeping yourself buckled up, this it!! RIP to flight attendant Lansing and prayers of peace to her family.
That woman who changed seats must of had a gut feeling to move towards the back seat 17 Saved her life
always listen to your intuition or gut reaction some call it!!
@@robb8234 yes amen
oh man, that part made me pick up the phone and hit the comments 😚
Lindsay Wagner and her mother we're on that Airplane that horribly crashed flying out of Chicago about 30 years ago. Lindsay had a premonition of something very Bad happening so she and her mother Got off it.
I believe “gut feelings” are messages from your spirit guides. Don’t ignore them!
First Officer/Co-pilot Madeline “Mimi” Tompkins is my cousin. The courage displayed by Capt. Schornstheimer and Mimi Tompkins cannot be overstated.
Just some additional facts: Mimi was the first woman to work as a pilot for Aloha Airlines. Naturally, she suffered from PTSD after this disaster, but she later helped lead CIRP (critical incident response programs) and critical incident stress management teams at Hawaiian Airlines, which aided pilots dealing with trauma; she is also a member of the ICISF and a certified ICISF instructor. She also served as a consultant to the Mayday Foundation and the NTSB’s Transportation Disaster Assistance Office. She received the ALPA (Air Line Pilot’s Association) 2010 Pilot Assistance Award for her efforts.
Please tell her we are still sending her our thanks and appreciation.
Plz let her now that she is hero
She’s an amazing pilot. I’m so glad that she, the flight attendant and the pilot were able to save as many lives as they did. Bravo 🙌🏾
That's wonderful to hear. I felt very inspired, seeing her flying a plane. Female pilots are still rare, but especially so back then!
She's amazing! She performed the most crucial calculation to decide the landing speed in such a situation. True hero!
Those weren't just pilots and cabin crew, they were real life heroes 🔥 immense amount of respect for them
Omg. THAT is where clapping is absolutely appropriate. Amazing job from the pilots and crew.
Rip the flight Attendant that died her body was never found
That’s horrifying.
Imagine If she planned all this to fake her death
I men knows what happened his name isJesus
@@jhuntley575
I Q of 60
@@ohhbobba3401 IQ-60
And that kids, is why you wear your seatbelts.
- J. Walter Weatherman
just saw a clip on a plane on reddit of a lady that punched a flight attendant. the FA just told the lady to keep the seat belt on as they were being taxied to the runway. took out two of the FAs teeth and gave her a nasty cut on face. a guy stepped in and got in between and told the lady you dont hit them. maybe she should see this video and keep that damn seatbelt on now.
@@DragonFox84 people like that usually don't care until half a second before impact and their brain tells them they're about to shoot out of the vehicle at high speed.
My mom explaining what happens when you don’t:
And his wife speak up when you see something that’s not right
I am genuinely the biggest fan of this show ever, lol. It is so underrated yet incredible. It's really disheartening to me that it's not more popular when it is so well produced and well made. The reenactments and interviews are never cheesy or over-dramatic and everything is so realistic and Nat Geo-esque whilst still being engaging and fast-paced, I love it!
Again, truly wish it was more popular in the US. Their counterpart from the Weather Channel, "Why planes Crash" is such a joke in comparison. It doesn't even hold a candle to Mayday! Anyways, I'm so glad this show is still ongoing, although, again, I wish it were more easily accessible in the US... I purchased Smithsonian just to watch it and now, they've removed it from the app... So my only option is basically UA-cam, which is annoying, bc from what I can tell, only the old episodes are available on here? (And I've already watched most episodes from S1-10 lol.)
Smithsonian Channel in the US shows tons of episodes, titled "Air Disasters" with an American narrator
Life is so fragile...
I hope everyone reading this is doing okay 🤞🏻
Same, best regards
Thanks. Hope you all get old and survive until your warrant is gone.
For everyone thats reading this, have a good day.
If you are having a bad day, remember that your, family cares about you.
Godbless
Posted at: 9:16AM
I need prayers. My dear friend died tragically two days ago. I’am so distraught. She leaves two children 12 and 8 behind. Thank you for your post. I’d love some prayers. 🙏
@@Guidancewithgrace777 sending them your way I am so sorry! I can't imagine. We all must hold close those we love. Life has a brutish way of unfolding💔😔
In 1989, the aircrew of Aloha 243 were awarded the Polaris Air Award. Well deserved.
This is the world's highest and rarest Civil Aviation award.
It is only and rarely awarded to aircrews who have exhibited outstanding flying abilities, in the most dire of situations.
This crew were the *ONLY* recipients of that award in the world in all of 1989.
Hope.they.got.a whale of.a xmas bonus.
Fantastic
@@Mmm...yummymummy that's the least they wanted for bonus!
Incredible people on that plane. Sounds like CB was a huge loss. Also, think about the strength of that airframe! The fact that it was in bad condition to begin with, yet when missing a large chunk was still airborne and holding together is amazing.
737 is a tough bird.
We are constantly reminded that it is not man who rules this world, but the Creator of it. You need to see these things to understand the miracles of life, and from whom it comes from.......these people are blessed as He promised.......
Horrifying - A true miracle. Praise God for the two pilots. They were a wonderful team. Their continuous communication back and forth without losing it, supporting each other, using their best training. Of course they were never trained for anything like this. This was never supposed to happen, ever! Michele Honda is an angel and was God's help through this horrific nightmare accident.
I hope she recovered and went on to have a beautiful life. 🙂🙏🏼💕🌷
Took place in 1988.
Every respect to the Capt and his crew. You saved lives.....Thank you.
The fact that this plane landed intact is fact of a great pilot and a miracle
not really intact was it
Yes-a miracle just like Our Lord Jesus used to do......
@@stephenprice8172 Jesus flew planes?!
@@snowkitty1914 It looks like there was someone onboard who was actually doing as He asked everyone to do, so yes, one of His Angels ( or maybe it was Him himself ) was making sure it landed.
But why don't you ask Him yourself ?
( He said "...when two people speak of me, I will be there..." )
So why wait, just ask !!!
@@stephenprice8172 nah not interested
A lifelong family friend of ours was in the front section of that plane. She suffered only minor injuries. Not surprisingly, I'll always have my seatbelt on whenever I'm in my seat.
THANK GOD YOYR FRIEND DID NOT DIE
I'm happy she survived.
I hope she got through the trauma as well!
The pilots and crew on this aircraft were so professional, I can't even imagine the terror, I cried watching this, I'd never heard of this filght before and was holding my breathe waiting to see what had happened, these pilots are unbelievably skilled. My heart goes out to all that were on that flight, your pilot and crew were true heroes.
I thought I'm the only one who cried watching this. I got me anxious that I had to pause and watch other happy videos before continuing. I can't imagine the terror the passengers might have felt 😢
I cried too....just so awful! I remember when it happened and how horrified I was hearing about it on the news.
Same here..... I kept on crying while watching this video.... I already have a trauma with airplanes from my last trip...we almost had an accident .... It took a month that I didnt sleep so good at night because of that flight with my baby with me...😭😭😭
There's a movie
Check out the one they made about the alaska airlines crash. If you think this one was sad and intense. In reality they are all very sad and tragic but that alaska airlines one is tough to watch.
The pilots did a great job. And so did the crew! May Clarabelle "C.B." Lansing rest in peace
As a nurse I know what that guy means when he says at a moment like that just holding hands is very emotional. 😔😥
Thank u SOooo much for doing that.
When you think that this sort of accident only happens to someone else, think again.
Over a decade ago, I was on such plane. Thanks to the sunlight at 4 pm over Dallas, a peculiar bright light on the left wing got my full attention. That evening, the fate of the plane was in the captain's decision. after I reported it to one of the flight attendant. Turns out, it was a very long piece of metal latched into the left wing with ...no apparent purpose, like a loose piece stuck there. Turned out to be part of the fuselage that was mostly torn out... The Captain's decision decided the fate of the plane, crew, and passengers. We were about to take off when the plane suddenly turned around back to the hub. As she did, the Captain told the passengers that the plane would be going for inspection. It was mostly the only reason...we all made it home...still with thoughts of what ifs.
Ooh..u made that up.
@@Mmm...yummymummy The charming lady next to me didn't make that up, And although that incident had been taken care of, the rest of the flight was eventful. I still have the footage of the loose fuselage being taken out and replaced. Who knows how fate would play out if I didn't spot that loose metal piece.
Oh my gosh I'm glad you spoke up
To me and everyone reading this, you are someone else.
once I saw Bigfoot on the wing
Why do I always watch videos like this before I travel??💀
lmao same
Love the pfp
i always watch these before bed for some reason…
same
Me too. We’re flying next Monday 😳
Passengers of aloha were blessed to have an efficient flight attendants and pilots were skilled in their job!! God blessed them!!!❤❤❤❤
CB will stay in my mind forever and I hope that wherever she is now, she knows that her memory lives on. She died doing what she loved and that’s all that any of us can ask for. Fate is cruel and I can only hope she didn’t suffer. Beautiful CB, Rest In Peace 🦋
She probably didnt know what haPpened.
@@sharoncassell9358she never felt nothing
God was there...she did not suffer.
@@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE 😂😂😂
@@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE troll, obvious rage bait
Having survived a military helicopter crash I can explain to you the fear that’s SHOOTS thru you as your aircraft plummets towards the ground. Its utter horror because you can do nothing but watch death come for you. These survivors are extremely lucky. Shalom
Was this crash with US military or the IDF?
Oh my god dude im so sorry!
@@hellacoorinna9995 Whats the difference lol? They both die for Israel xD.
damn im sorry you had to feel that feeling and its wasn't your time 🖤 im sure its a scary feeling 🙌🏿
The entire crew members on that flight is a profound definition of professionalism
And those putting this documentary are just perfect I could watch this a whole day thumbs up for u guys
I was living on Maui when this happened. The steward woman who was blown out was related to a good friend of mine. A very sad time but what a miracle that so many survived and the pilots got that plane down.
She didn't suffer...God was there...and always hears prayers.
@@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE tell that to the million and half people who die in car crashes world wide every year plus millions injured--god must go deaf in those situations --
I've never wanted crew and passengers to survive as much as these guys! Bravo Aloha 243!
Same here! If only Clarabelle had survived u.u
My husband and I took that flight about a month before this happened. He had been a P-51 pilot during WW2, and a stress engineer for North American Aviation. He was concerned during that flight how ‘ loose and creaky’ the plane felt. Neither of us felt very safe on it. May not have been that exact same airplane, but probably had as many cycles.
After this accident, Aloha Airlines retired all of their 737-200's with similar cycles as N73711 and ordered a new batch of 737-200's to replace them. When the older planes were taken out of service, they found similar fatigue cracks like the ones on N73711 on those planes as well. "Loose and creaky" is definitely right
Wow. That's got to be a scary thought.
My wife and I flew 11 months before island hoping and I thought boy do these planes sure look old.
I live in Hawaii and fly inter island often. This was well made and a wondeful reminder that even short flights can go wrong.
My parents flew into Maui a few days after this event and the plane was out on the tarmac, they said you couldn’t fathom the damage when you saw it in person. Amazing job of those pilots and crew.
This series (along with Seconds From Disaster) is probably one of the best made documentary series that I've ever seen.
i absolutly agree with you
@The normal dude
Yeses the reenactment was amazing.
Agreed!!! They're put together so well!
* paramont be like. Ya we are complete diferente tv shows but Ima make the show a pain
Right! They’re two of my most favourite docu-drama anywhere.
"You're breaking up."
"Brother, you have no idea how right you are!"
BTW Madeline Lynn " Mimi " Tompkins went on to become Aloha Airlines first female pilot and flew for them until they closed.
Was sad when they closed :(
She's an F/O for Hawaiian now, flying 321LRs.
Thank you, I was wondering about her
Wrong, she was clearly a "pilot" before that, afterwards she reached the rank of captain however and is now in her 70's.
The absolute level of euphoria when they landed must have been incredibly difficult to process.
The passengers they interviewed couldn't have been cooler. I loved every minute of this.
That poor flight attendant! I hope she didn't suffer, I hope she was unconscious before she flew out of the plane.
Hello are you there?
Yes... terrible, just absolutely terrible.
The pilot is a hero
They found blood on the inside of the plane, she hit her head and was most likely unconscious when she left the plane.
Hello, how are you
I'm so happy that almost everyone survived but my heart is sore for that flight attendant who lost her life. I can only imagine the pain her family went through for not even recovering her body. 💔
@@itsmeekers I'm not sure whether you're trying to make a joke about a tragic ending of a life!
Imagine when she's still conscious thrown from the plane.. that was scary... i dont want to imagine..
@@jordandungo2305 I didn't even want to imagine what she went through 😢💔
Why couldn’t they find her body?
@@DT-yz4ul probably the ocean swallowed her and never spit her body out.
The pilots did an outstanding job amidst the crisis. Their goal: get the heavily strucked plane down. They successfully did. Wow, what an aviation miracle
A lot could've gone wrong.. Imagine if they didn't have seat belts on.. Imagine if it was raining.. Imagine if the nose wheel really failed.. Imagine if they were in a middle of nowhere.. Imagine if there was no communication
Or as mentioned, imagine if that damage had been at the bottom of the plane instead of the cabin roof...
This wasn’t the first accident of it’s kind though. In 1981 another 737-200 (used by Far Eastern Air Transport from Taiwan) came down over the Taiwanese countryside killing all 110 people on board.
Investigations into that crash revealed that metal fatigue, corrosion problems caused by epoxy & the plane’s extensive service, all resulted with the 737 breaking up just minutes after a 2nd takeoff (that 737 had taken off once but turned back after the pressurisation warning went off; resulting in a 2-hour emergency fix that sadly could not prevent the eventual breakup...)
who told u to imagine so much ? -_-
Imagine if you imagine way too much.
or don’t imagine and just be glad they landed it
Sounds like a John Lennon song
Imagine that lady being swept away in mid air with nothing just free falling into the ocean.. I just pray to god that lady had passed out mid air so when she impacted in the ocean that she didn't feel any pain! Imagine being afraid of heights of something normal but getting swept out of a plane like omg!
That's all I keep thinking too,I'm terrified of heights,I can't imagine her being in the air realizing what's happened.I pray she passes out also.May she rest in peace 🕊️
@@heathertanner508 Next time I go to the restroom on a plane this video will come to mind.
She was killed within seconds...when her head hit the outside of the plane.
@@jimdawson5299 Good I hope you're right,I'm sure you are I didn't think about that part!
@@joncarbone Right lol I've always worried when I've flown but I'll darn sure have this going thru my mind the next time lol
Saved by seat belts.
RIP to the flight attendant.
Salute to the pilots.
Thanks Wonder for this episode.
Bring back the I SHOULDN'T BE ALIVE SERIES please.
@Chrissy Thehead yeah. Same here. I keep checking their new uploads but they don't upload that series anymore. Just sad 😔 I want to watch that series a lot coz it gives us a lesson to learn and gives us ideas how to survive if it will happen to us. 😊
Thank God for dying the strong Maui tradewinds to zero so the plane could have a chance to land in one piece. A true miracle.
They have names you know
This pilot was absolutely brilliant
My father was a pilot for Aloha Airlines in the 60’s and 70’s. He told me after this happened that he had flew that plane before. He was also friends with the flight attendant who died.
He flowed it before? Seriously?
@@SpicyTexan64 Yes seriously! Better now?
@@SpicyTexan64 FLEW it is FLEW flowed is not a word