They all lived, and they even fixed the plane. Great job of following procedures, dumping fuel, and landing while necessarily overweight. All of those pilots should get a medal. Could have ended in a serious disaster. And again- they all lived! Thank you for an uplifting vid, Allec. Nice work-!
@@None-zc5vg I'm pretty sure that the flight deck of the 747 isn't built into a separate pressure vessel from the rest of the fuselage, so unless the pilots were forced to wear oxygen masks in an unpressurized airplane the whole time that it was flying above 10,000', then it would have to be pressurized just the same whether they were carrying passengers or freight, so the fatigue life of the airframe would be accumulating just the same, cycle by cycle.
Hats off to the pilots there, that is a PROFESSIONAL crew there. Can't think of many flights where the engine fell off and they landed safely without incident. Hell they even fixed the plane and returned it to service. That's one of many reasons I love the 747, its built like a TANK and has a great safety record.
SAME event happened to a DC-10, taking off out of O'Hare........ Except it immediately lost Hydraulics, and CRASHED, with the greatest loss of Life of any single Aircraft incident in the U.S.!! 💔😭 DC-10s had a nasty habit of doing that....
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks The DC-10 was a doomed plane from the start. By the time the plane was finally fixed, it’s reputation was still bad and only saw major use in cargo.
I was a contractor working on an Air National Guard C-130 at the ramp near the end of the runway. Watch the approach and landing. Roll out was right close to us. The crew did a miraculous job of bringing this aircraft home safely.
I work at this airport and live less than a mile away. My boss witnessed the engine falling and loves to tell the story. Planes rarely takeoff towards the Chugach Mountains now, mostly because of the noise over the city. But there is also Turnagain Arm, right next door, which has some of the worst turbulence in the world. That said, takeoffs are rarely that bumpy - can’t say the same for landings!
The engine landed near Boniface Parkway and amazingly hurt no one. I watched the plane land from the Air National Guard ramp. I also remember a Reeve Air Aleutian Electra(?) throwing a prop in the mid 80’s. I watched that one circle over Cook Inlet for a while before he landed safely.
My late sister's boyfriend flew heavy cargo out of this airport (DHL, if I recall correctly). He told hair-raising stories about turbulence out of ANC before the departure changes.
Josh Reineke I used to work at Elmendorf back in 66-68. Lived in Mountain View. Loved it up there. But takeoffs toward the Chugach mts. wasn’t for the faint hearted.
I bet those pilots were sweating when they heard that one of the engines had fallen off! Definitely not what you want to hear having just taken off in a heavily laden plane, but skillful flying and calm thinking no doubt saved their lives.
I would say the pilots were grateful for the F-15,s letting them know how much damage there was , I think they deserve as much credit as the 747 pilots , albeit them being there was just good luck. Knowing whats wrong can be a great help in determining a course of action ,
as a former crew chief in the USAF i'm sure the mechanics back at Anchorage when advised the plane was coming back sans 1 engine were crapping their pants as they had done work on the #2 engine.
It might have made a critical difference to know what was not going to work, knowing the wing was going to be a bit light and would likely not have leading edge controls. As the litany of damages was piling up I expected this to be a very bad ending.
@Josh-the-mediocre I think those F-15 pilots probably went a long way towards saving the 747 crews lives. Nothing is more useful to a pilot than knowing the state of his aircraft. As luck would have it they saw something fall off the 747, called it in, and went in for a closer look. I assume the AFB kept on the phone to ATC throughout. And relayed their findings. Knowing "Dude's your engine just fell off" saves a lot of guessing and troubleshooting and lets the pilots deal with the actual and immediate problem. (Yeah Joe you can probably skip that whole "restart procedure" on the checklist.)
These are my favorite. All well experienced pilots who get into "all hell breaks loose" and get it down safely. On the edge of my seat and cheers at the end. Bravo to the crew!
Yikes! I hadn’t realized before this video that mountain turbulence could be so potentially deadly. I very much appreciate Allec for finding the more obscure incidents and accidents to document in such a professional way, and then present them to us. I’m also very thankful the engine didn’t separate over a populated area. Also a shoutout to the military for assistance in following the stricken jet. Overall, it was a good day. Everyone walked away, and the issue brought about the much-needed inspection of other aircraft. Thanks Allec!
I used to be terrified of these things but when I watch you allec I learned with every plane crash the industry learns from there mistakes. Thanks for making the victims recognized.
I build planes for a living (actually modify and overhaul). We are constantly improving. There are directives time to time that change just one small thing, but it's all about improving no matter how small. After working in the industry, I have ZERO fear of flying. In fact, I LOVE crazy turbulence.
What an amazingly engineered aircraft. Once they reported a simple separation of one engine, with no fire and no apparent empennage damage I knew they were going to make it. That captain was a cool cucumber.
I was anticipating at the end to be told that the plane is now a water park slide at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, OR. Seriously, there is one there and the museum is world class.
I used to live in Colorado, right up against the Front Range of the Rockies. Mountain wave turbulence could, and did, produce straight-line winds of hurricane force - Cat 2 hurricane force - out of a clear sky. The winds would get caught up in a low-pressure vortex and slam down onto the prairie, literally destroying poorly constructed buildings and trailers. Think of a tornado, tipped on its side, and stretched along the front range.
I have flown in and out of Elmendorf AFB over the years. Never ran into the problem. That said, I never realized that Mountain Wave Turbulence could be at such low altitude. I have flown mountains many times over the years but never encountered heave mountain waves. I understand that endurance glider pilots pray for mountain waves.
@@lairdcummings9092 I remember my first LONG cross country. I was on the way back from Springfield Missouri to Long Beach California in a Piper Cherokee 140 (Hershey Wing) approaching Albuquerque International. I was at about 9000 feet westbound at about Sandia Ridge when I suddenly started climbing at about 800 feet per minute. I put the nose down and pulled the power to flight idle and continued to climb at about 500 FPM. I called approach and told them what was happening and they told me I had caught the Sandia Elevator and to advise when I reached the top and was out of it. I broke out at about 13,500 feet and advised approach. They advised me to race track down to 9000 and enter the 45 for runway 24 I believe. Looking back, That was FUN!
Was a captain for Evergreen for many years, and flew this airplane many times both before and after this. I can tell you that they came a LOT closer to dying than this cartoon shows. I can't go into any more as it would offend some people but they did a great job of making it back into ANC. The engine ended up in a parking lot. One of the 3 bolts that hold the engine onto the wing gave way and in the turbulence the other 2 bolts couldn't hold it on the wing. A job well done by all!! But far more stressful than this video depicts.
This could so easily be turned into a Lifetime movie. The fictional elements that would be added: 1) The pilot would be on his last flight and on the outs with his wife-who suddenly feels the need to sow wild oats. 2) The two military pilots are best buds that not only fly together, but they fish together and help out girl scouts on their outdoor adventures. 3) One of the passengers, a female is leaving her husband, but as soon as the plane takes off, through a series of flashbacks reconsiders her decision. The husband arrives at the airport too late to try to stop her, but learns about the inflight emergency and they later have a joyous reunion. 4) A Japanese foreign exchange student is on the plane. Her host family, devout christians, learn about the inflight emergency and start a prayer tree. 5) Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the co-pilot, Roger Murdock. 6) Jeniffer Love Hewitt will play Riley. Riley feels guilty for being paid 50k for spending the night on a yacht owned by a millionaire and cheating on her AWOL husband in the process. 7) Ellen Muth plays George-a grim reaper for a cheerleader that is blackmailing a billionaire with a certain preference.
Every time I watch these videos, I sit and hope they won’t crash - even when I know they will. I was therefore pleasantly surprised when this story had a happy ending. Thank you.
So long as everyone survives, and so long as the pilots are genuinely trying to get their aircraft safe to the ground, they are truly professionals and heroes all the same. Excellent video yet again, Allec, good luck n your endeavors, and keep up the good work! Have a nice weekend, everyone!
This could've been an El Al 1862-type of disaster if that engine detached just a bit differently... Some amazing piloting right here. Great performance.
Holy hell they made it! What a nail biter that was. I thought for sure they were up s*** creek without a paddle when I saw that the engine separation had caused control surface damage. They are very lucky/skilled to pull that off and prolly needed a change of pants through this Great video Allec
On Die Hard 2, the plane was exploded. But on the real life, the plane was not exploded. As a proof, the plane was operated until 2001 but the film Die Hard 2 was released in 1990
Excellent work by all parties. Very fortunate that those F15s were nearby as they could identify the exact problem and provide the Freighter pilots with Critical info. Been saying for ages that the Pilots need cameras looking at the engines and wings to expedite damage control responses
Wonderful pilots! And a wonderful plane! Together they lived to tell the tale. And thanks to the eagle eyes of the Eagle pilots which helped the Queen return to earth👍
Staying cool under pressure, and bringing that big beauty 747, and yourselves back safely. That's professionalism, and even being able to repair her, so she could take to the skies again. great work all around.
This seems like a textbook example of how to handle this situation. It was also the most ideal way for this to happen. Yes the engine fell off, but it fell off in such a way that it didn't do too severe damage to the wing or fuselage of the plane when it seperated. They were also in the right place at the right time as to be assisted by the F-15 pilots in examining the extent of the damage. This could have been a true disaster, but instead was a close call. Excellent calm piloting. Brought her home to tell the tale, not always possible with full engine seperation from what I've seen.
It somewhat reminded me of the AA flight 191 in Chicago. Granted, different planes and circumstances, but could have been just as disastrous. Love your videos Allec! Greatly appreciated!
That very same plane is "Clipper Westwind" of Pan Am, then later one was renamed to "Clipper Queen of the Seas" then after Pan Am's demise was bought by Evergreen, it would live on 4 years after this accident
#806👍 Considering the level of damage the Captain was very fortunate to maintain control of this badly wounded 747!! 👏👏😁 EXCELLENT AIRMENSHIP SKILLS🎉👏👍🌈🕊
I find it odd that the Air Force F-15 pilots couldn't communicate with the aircraft or tower on a guard/emergency channel. There have been other incidents where military aircraft have communicated so (and an infamous SR-71 Blackbird ground speed check on a civilian radio frequency comes to mind). I thought something similar to the marine Channel 16 was in place.
My thoughts exactly. An international flight not monitoring Guard? You know the fighters had to be, their JOB is monitoring the territorial and international airspace.
The SR-71 was doing training flights through civilian airspace. These F-15s may have been on patrol and not needed the civilian channels for that purpose.
My Dad use to tell a story when we were kids, that happened in the early 50's before he met Mom about an airplane he was on lost an engine,literally fell off the wing as soon as it landed. He told us if that thing happened up in the sky,we wouldnt be here.Didnt understood what he meant at that time.
The 747 is not certified to fly into a known area of severe turbulence. Ample warning was given by a recently departed company 747 that reported that event. The only course of action is to delay the departure or fly a different route around the known turbulence. That action was not taken, probably a corporate policy..... The handling of the emergency was very well done and congrats to the crew...... Ex- FAA 747 evaluator and check pilot with over 20 years on the bird.
Quite agree. I’ve twice intervened on line checks with pilots apparently content to fly into reported severe turbulence. I think the industry has an unnecessarily blasé attitude to turbulence.
Tom, as a novice, I am still somewhat amazed that flight crew has to refer to a checklist before initiating action in many problem situations. I understand that commercial aircraft are very complicated, but the training for flight crew is extensive as well. Its hard to understand why they dont have at least a basic knowledge in most situations to at least get the plane into a "fail safe" mode without having to refer to a manual. It just doesn't inspire confidence that they aren't more well versed in emergency situations. Any explanation would be appreciated.
Cedar Shoals in general we only do checks that MUST be done very quickly from memory. On the better aircraft that relatively few such as stall, windhsear, GPWS, Emergency descent, loss of braking and such. In the overwhelming majority of cases it is much better to use a checklist as the recursion in potential for error far outweighs the requirement for speed. In summary, checklists trap mistakes. Hope that helps.
@@peteconrad2077 It does help and thank you for responding. As a former long haul trucker I used to tell people that I could teach them to drive "straight and level" in 5 minutes...but it would take a lifetime to learn the myriad things that must be done in emergency situations. And obviously, no time to read a checklist. Ii suppose in most situations for an airliner there is much more time to respond. Thanks again for the reply.
Cedar Shoals comes with a caveat though. Fly first. You don’t do anything in the checklist until you’ve established a good flight path. Most memory drills are concerned with that task. I guess its the same in a truck. Never stop driving.
I think I just discovered a spoiler: When the pilots survive, you don't give us their names at the beginning, but if they die, you tell us their names.
@Gianluca Badejo If they do on purpose. If its like the pilots that TRIED to save everyone from hitting a mountain like that Japanese flight in 1985, they should be know as heroes too
Gianluca Badejo not necessary a lot of people never intended to crash there plane into a mountain and they do not deserve shaming. But for example the 1st officer on the germanwings flight crashed the plane on purpose so he deserves eternal shaming
OK, that’s it...never flying again!!! Just because the NTSB “recommends” something to the FAA doesn’t mean it actually took place. The FAA is in the “back pocket” of the whole airline and aircraft manufacturer’s industry.
Yes like all governmental agencies the FAA has to balance safety, efficiency, economic impact, corporate interests and political realities. Sometimes they get it wrong, but the vast majority of the time they get it right. Do you have an alternative?
@@msromike123 pretty simple really - make safety their only mission. It would have saved thousands of lives over the years. The FAA has a lot of blood on its hands.
Was some time ago going to Japan from Helsinki with one of Airbus biggest planes. Thought it was going to be a quiet trip. It wasnt. This BIG plane was shaking in the turbulence many times like a smaller plane. Planes are still tiny in a big sky.
This was very educational for me as I never knew mountains could create turbulence that could affect airplanes. Also kudos to the USAF pilots for their great work and the pilots of the cargo plane for getting back on the ground safely. The plane might have been damaged but no lives were lost.
I’ve made my living with machines my whole life. I know they are made of applied science and basically dirt. Somehow, they still seem to develop a soul. Happy for the people involved, of course. Glad to see the old bird fly into retirement. Could have left out the comment of it being scrapped. I would have been content to believe it was existing happily in the desert!
From the video after landing i see that cousin Eddie pulls his RV out on the runway to make sure all is well. Hope he dont empty his septic tank on the runway like he did at The Griswolds house.
@@miniena7774 "Pucker factor" is a polite term for a specific physiological reaction to a highly stressful situation. You can Google it for more detailed information if you want! LOL
The engine fell in the middle of an intersection but didn't hit anyone - the video doesn't mention that - and the crew was fired from Evergreen not long after.
Great outcome! So many of these cargo flights finish with "no survivors". To physically lose an engine, and the associated structural damage as well as the interrelated systems complications, and then make an overweight landing. "All hale the whale!" Love your work Allec
You have a great sense of humor., Part of being a person is about helping others, Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.let's get started
I was expecting tragedy. Was elated when it touched down without incident. That was chilling heading how the military fighter pilots saw the piece come off.
"The F-15 pilots inform the Elmendorf Tower that the Boeing 747 had lost the No. 2 engine". How often does THAT happen???? First Officer to PIC: "Our #2 engine has fallen off, and we're 100,000 pounds overweight. Set her down gently, won't you??" :D Great job, Allec! I
Yes. I noticed because it carries the tailcode "N473EV". Which is the same aircraft that appeared there. But during the filming, they temporary removed the "Evergreen" titles on the sides of the fuselage and tail.
Only an old Boeing warhorse like a 747 could take damage like that and land successfully. In the early 70's Northwest Orient had a cocktail bar onboard some of them. A bit later, even a coffee-table Pong game. You put quarters in it LOL. On a flight from Seattle to Dulles in DC, I saw three guys taking turns smoking weed in the lavatory. Stews got pissed off, but the guys avoided trouble by knocking it off in time. Gives a new meaning to the phrase, 'Mile High Club'.
Hitting MCAT of that magnitude must be one of those occasions where it is acceptable to take a dump in one's flying suit...On the other hand, an engine separation cannot possibly be the most dramatic episode those Evergreen operators had experienced...
unrealized episodes of plane crashes that were announced in the trailer: emirates flight 229, tigerair australia flight 511, malesia airlines flight 128, air canada flight 851, lufthansa flight 441, american airlines flight 1027
***Special Request*** Could you please make a video celebrating the accomplishments of the crew who flew United Airlines Friendship One around the world to set a new circumnavigation record in a 747SP back in 1988. It would mean a lot to this av geek. If it turns out like all of your other videos I’m sure it will be beautifully made and enjoyed by thousands. Thanks for everything you do for the community of aviation enthusiasts! 👍
Professional pilots handled issues and landed safely. A less competent crew might have suffered a less successful landing. I have been on a plane that attempted landing on a runway where another plane was taking off. Thank goodness the pilots were professionals and we quickly climbed to avoid traffic. I searched for an incident report but failed to find one for Miami on that date. Pilots handle issues on a regular basis I presume and those with military training have experienced frequent high pressure situations.
So that is what happens when you have over 20K hours of flying, you get good pilots that can handle the situation and know how to control their plane. Good job to the pilots. I am sure that plane was down for a few weeks for repairs..
I was about to work out. However, my notification about a new Allec Joshua Ibay video. Working out can wait. Now, I have something to think about while I work out.
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They all lived, and they even fixed the plane. Great job of following procedures, dumping fuel, and landing while necessarily overweight. All of those pilots should get a medal. Could have ended in a serious disaster. And again- they all lived! Thank you for an uplifting vid, Allec. Nice work-!
It's a rare story here where they "live happily ever after"!
What is a vid? Is it a video? You are to hip and cool to finish the word?
@@Capecodham Calm down, snowflake.
@@Bobrogers99 As opposed to the vast majority of plane incidents that end in survival?
@@Capecodham Are you too hip and cool to use 'too'? ;)
Aircraft was a star in Die Hard 2 and survived without one of its engines, that plane lived a cool life
Well....a much cooler life than you can imagine. That old lady, she had seen things !!
If she was 23 years old in 1993, then she had to be nearly the oldest 747 anywhere, as the type only went into service in January of 1970.
@@daviddunsmore103 As a cargo plane, it wouldn't have needed the pressurisation of a passenger 747 and that should have extended its fatigue-life.
@@None-zc5vg I'm pretty sure that the flight deck of the 747 isn't built into a separate pressure vessel from the rest of the fuselage, so unless the pilots were forced to wear oxygen masks in an unpressurized airplane the whole time that it was flying above 10,000', then it would have to be pressurized just the same whether they were carrying passengers or freight, so the fatigue life of the airframe would be accumulating just the same, cycle by cycle.
@@None-zc5vg Cargo versions of 747 are fully pressurised.
I flew for Evergreen for 3 years on DC8's. Their training for precisely this kind of emergency was second to none.
That’s great!
Sir, can a 747 be flown on a Controlled Descent on just ONE Engine ?
@@Biggles2498 Yes
@@oriel229 wow!
@@oriel229 amazing
Hats off to the pilots there, that is a PROFESSIONAL crew there. Can't think of many flights where the engine fell off and they landed safely without incident. Hell they even fixed the plane and returned it to service. That's one of many reasons I love the 747, its built like a TANK and has a great safety record.
Good to know. About the 747 and how it’s built, I mean!😅
They’re as good as the JAL123 pilots, who sadly died 8 years ago.
Great safety records... I'm not saying they aren't, but anyone remember in my opinion the most horrific air crash of all.. TWA. 800?
SAME event happened to a DC-10, taking off out of O'Hare........
Except it immediately lost Hydraulics, and CRASHED, with the greatest loss of Life of any single Aircraft incident in the U.S.!! 💔😭
DC-10s had a nasty habit of doing that....
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks The DC-10 was a doomed plane from the start. By the time the plane was finally fixed, it’s reputation was still bad and only saw major use in cargo.
I was a contractor working on an Air National Guard C-130 at the ramp near the end of the runway. Watch the approach and landing. Roll out was right close to us. The crew did a miraculous job of bringing this aircraft home safely.
I work at this airport and live less than a mile away.
My boss witnessed the engine falling and loves to tell the story.
Planes rarely takeoff towards the Chugach Mountains now, mostly because of the noise over the city.
But there is also Turnagain Arm, right next door, which has some of the worst turbulence in the world. That said, takeoffs are rarely that bumpy - can’t say the same for landings!
I can imagine him recalling the event jesus. But that is an Experience like no other, won't be forgotten and it's a good legacy
The engine landed near Boniface Parkway and amazingly hurt no one. I watched the plane land from the Air National Guard ramp. I also remember a Reeve Air Aleutian Electra(?) throwing a prop in the mid 80’s. I watched that one circle over Cook Inlet for a while before he landed safely.
My late sister's boyfriend flew heavy cargo out of this airport (DHL, if I recall correctly). He told hair-raising stories about turbulence out of ANC before the departure changes.
Laird Cummings wow. Wish I could hear those stories! I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. God bless you and your family.
Josh Reineke I used to work at Elmendorf back in 66-68. Lived in Mountain View. Loved it up there. But takeoffs toward the Chugach mts. wasn’t for the faint hearted.
I bet those pilots were sweating when they heard that one of the engines had fallen off! Definitely not what you want to hear having just taken off in a heavily laden plane, but skillful flying and calm thinking no doubt saved their lives.
I've heard of losing an engine, but this event takes the cake.
I would say the pilots were grateful for the F-15,s letting them know how much damage there was , I think they deserve as much credit as the 747 pilots , albeit them being there was just good luck. Knowing whats wrong can be a great help in determining a course of action ,
as a former crew chief in the USAF i'm sure the mechanics back at Anchorage when advised the plane was coming back sans 1 engine were crapping their pants as they had done work on the #2 engine.
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Yup, generally when you lose an engine, you don't think it necessarily means it falls off.
Pretty cool to have an F-15 check out the damage as you're flying.
It might have made a critical difference to know what was not going to work, knowing the wing was going to be a bit light and would likely not have leading edge controls. As the litany of damages was piling up I expected this to be a very bad ending.
@@flagmichael same,I expect it to crash just like American 191 but THANK GOD,it didnt happened
Not One Of Us I would prefer never to need to be inspected by a F-15!
idkhow but they Panic!AtTheDisco exactly. THANK GOD, is right!!!
@Josh-the-mediocre I think those F-15 pilots probably went a long way towards saving the 747 crews lives. Nothing is more useful to a pilot than knowing the state of his aircraft. As luck would have it they saw something fall off the 747, called it in, and went in for a closer look. I assume the AFB kept on the phone to ATC throughout. And relayed their findings. Knowing "Dude's your engine just fell off" saves a lot of guessing and troubleshooting and lets the pilots deal with the actual and immediate problem. (Yeah Joe you can probably skip that whole "restart procedure" on the checklist.)
These are my favorite. All well experienced pilots who get into "all hell breaks loose" and get it down safely. On the edge of my seat and cheers at the end. Bravo to the crew!
Damn, this one gave me severe anxiety while watching it. I was very relieved when i realized nobody died.
He didn't tell us their names at the beginning. That's how you know they will survive.
Yikes! I hadn’t realized before this video that mountain turbulence could be so potentially deadly. I very much appreciate Allec for finding the more obscure incidents and accidents to document in such a professional way, and then present them to us.
I’m also very thankful the engine didn’t separate over a populated area. Also a shoutout to the military for assistance in following the stricken jet.
Overall, it was a good day. Everyone walked away, and the issue brought about the much-needed inspection of other aircraft.
Thanks Allec!
Look up BOAC Flight 911.
Another brilliant video Allec. I'm sure everyone appreciates the time effort and care you put into making these. Keep it up !
I used to be terrified of these things but when I watch you allec I learned with every plane crash the industry learns from there mistakes. Thanks for making the victims recognized.
I build planes for a living (actually modify and overhaul). We are constantly improving. There are directives time to time that change just one small thing, but it's all about improving no matter how small. After working in the industry, I have ZERO fear of flying. In fact, I LOVE crazy turbulence.
I saw the airplane before it was repaired. Wasn't pretty. Crew did a good job getting her back.
@Gary McMichael I believe he meant not the one in this dramatization
@@wrestlingstuffv2 *flight simulation
@Gary McMichael I meant I saw the airplane shortly after the incident when I parked a 747 on the same cargo ramp.
@Gary McMichael
We only saw the pics and angles in this vid. I'm sure he got a much better appreciation of the damage. Don't be such a smart Alec.
What an amazingly engineered aircraft. Once they reported a simple separation of one engine, with no fire and no apparent empennage damage I knew they were going to make it. That captain was a cool cucumber.
I was anticipating at the end to be told that the plane is now a water park slide at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, OR. Seriously, there is one there and the museum is world class.
Wow, I never thought mountain induced turbulence could be that much of a problem. Very informative production Allec!
Look up BOAC Flight 911.
I used to live in Colorado, right up against the Front Range of the Rockies. Mountain wave turbulence could, and did, produce straight-line winds of hurricane force - Cat 2 hurricane force - out of a clear sky. The winds would get caught up in a low-pressure vortex and slam down onto the prairie, literally destroying poorly constructed buildings and trailers. Think of a tornado, tipped on its side, and stretched along the front range.
I have flown in and out of Elmendorf AFB over the years. Never ran into the problem. That said, I never realized that Mountain Wave Turbulence could be at such low altitude. I have flown mountains many times over the years but never encountered heave mountain waves. I understand that endurance glider pilots pray for mountain waves.
@@johnemerson1363 catch the wave right and it's like an elevator. Straight up thousands of feet. Or you can ridge run, and go spectacular distances.
@@lairdcummings9092 I remember my first LONG cross country. I was on the way back from Springfield Missouri to Long Beach California in a Piper Cherokee 140 (Hershey Wing) approaching Albuquerque International. I was at about 9000 feet westbound at about Sandia Ridge when I suddenly started climbing at about 800 feet per minute. I put the nose down and pulled the power to flight idle and continued to climb at about 500 FPM. I called approach and told them what was happening and they told me I had caught the Sandia Elevator and to advise when I reached the top and was out of it. I broke out at about 13,500 feet and advised approach. They advised me to race track down to 9000 and enter the 45 for runway 24 I believe. Looking back, That was FUN!
Flew hard, didn't die hard. Well done, pilots!
Was a captain for Evergreen for many years, and flew this airplane many times both before and after this. I can tell you that they came a LOT closer to dying than this cartoon shows. I can't go into any more as it would offend some people but they did a great job of making it back into ANC. The engine ended up in a parking lot. One of the 3 bolts that hold the engine onto the wing gave way and in the turbulence the other 2 bolts couldn't hold it on the wing. A job well done by all!! But far more stressful than this video depicts.
Right... your rating just past 3...!! Is Just BEFORE Or AFTER.??
@@jenniferbedrosian8674 I'm sorry, I have no idea what you are saying
This could so easily be turned into a Lifetime movie. The fictional elements that would be added:
1) The pilot would be on his last flight and on the outs with his wife-who suddenly feels the need to sow wild oats.
2) The two military pilots are best buds that not only fly together, but they fish together and help out girl scouts on their outdoor adventures.
3) One of the passengers, a female is leaving her husband, but as soon as the plane takes off, through a series of flashbacks reconsiders her decision. The husband arrives at the airport too late to try to stop her, but learns about the inflight emergency and they later have a joyous reunion.
4) A Japanese foreign exchange student is on the plane. Her host family, devout christians, learn about the inflight emergency and start a prayer tree.
5) Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the co-pilot, Roger Murdock.
6) Jeniffer Love Hewitt will play Riley. Riley feels guilty for being paid 50k for spending the night on a yacht owned by a millionaire and cheating on her AWOL husband in the process.
7) Ellen Muth plays George-a grim reaper for a cheerleader that is blackmailing a billionaire with a certain preference.
Every time I watch these videos, I sit and hope they won’t crash - even when I know they will. I was therefore pleasantly surprised when this story had a happy ending. Thank you.
He didn't tell us their names at the beginning. That's how you know they will survive.
So long as everyone survives, and so long as the pilots are genuinely trying to get their aircraft safe to the ground, they are truly professionals and heroes all the same. Excellent video yet again, Allec, good luck n your endeavors, and keep up the good work! Have a nice weekend, everyone!
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Very good work Allec! Very thrilling story.
Expression of joy at their brilliance in mid-flight: "yippee ki-yay!!"
This 747 N473EV - The plane from Die Hard 2 which John McClane blew up killing Gen. Esperanza.
before that it was Pan Am "Clipper Westwind"
@@ffllcchh this plane is a legend imo
Great video! I really enjoy these "pushing the plane to its limit" type stories!
It's good to see one every once in awhile that everybody made it out okay and the plane survived
I think when John McClane threw Major Grant into that engine, it might have caused some internal damage...
Now that you mention it, it all makes sense. 🤣
What a great video! Thank you Allec for bringing awareness to these lesser known incidents! Keep up the great work 😊!
The photos and music you use is so perfect, it adds so much to your videos
This is a rare one indeed! Great presentation! And great epilogue for an old workhorse!
This could've been an El Al 1862-type of disaster if that engine detached just a bit differently...
Some amazing piloting right here. Great performance.
Holy hell they made it! What a nail biter that was. I thought for sure they were up s*** creek without a paddle when I saw that the engine separation had caused control surface damage. They are very lucky/skilled to pull that off and prolly needed a change of pants through this
Great video Allec
Thank God for the two F-15 pilot’s sharp eyes! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5:53
"I am not playing chicken with a 200-ton plane!" John McClane regarding this very 747 in Die Hard 2.
On Die Hard 2, the plane was exploded. But on the real life, the plane was not exploded. As a proof, the plane was operated until 2001 but the film Die Hard 2 was released in 1990
@@abufauzan4003 Wow no shit sherlock.
@@id-f8679 I just like 747-100
@@abufauzan4003 1988
But Wikipedia says 1990
Excellent work by all parties. Very fortunate that those F15s were nearby as they could identify the exact problem and provide the Freighter pilots with Critical info. Been saying for ages that the Pilots need cameras looking at the engines and wings to expedite damage control responses
Wonderful pilots! And a wonderful plane! Together they lived to tell the tale. And thanks to the eagle eyes of the Eagle pilots which helped the Queen return to earth👍
Wow! Who needs fictional adventure movies when these heroes got that thing down despite that ordeal, and everyone lived?
Everyone survived, yay!!!
I'm glad that plane didn't DIE HARD.
Staying cool under pressure, and bringing that big beauty 747, and yourselves back safely. That's professionalism, and even being able to repair her, so she could take to the skies again. great work all around.
This seems like a textbook example of how to handle this situation. It was also the most ideal way for this to happen. Yes the engine fell off, but it fell off in such a way that it didn't do too severe damage to the wing or fuselage of the plane when it seperated. They were also in the right place at the right time as to be assisted by the F-15 pilots in examining the extent of the damage. This could have been a true disaster, but instead was a close call.
Excellent calm piloting. Brought her home to tell the tale, not always possible with full engine seperation from what I've seen.
Thank goodness that number 1 P&W JT9D-3A engine held at emergency power until they got lined up with the runway.
Just wanted everyone to know that you know the exact make and model of the engines on this particular aircraft. You are J'Man!!!!!
That was just Bruce Willis up in there trying to ground that bird and haul in the General 😎
I clicked when I saw the video faster then the SR 71 great video allec glad everyone on board survived
Brilliant all round! Superb vid Allec. Greetings from South Africa 👋🇿🇦
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It somewhat reminded me of the AA flight 191 in Chicago. Granted, different planes and circumstances, but could have been just as disastrous. Love your videos Allec! Greatly appreciated!
That very same plane is "Clipper Westwind" of Pan Am, then later one was renamed to "Clipper Queen of the Seas" then after Pan Am's demise was bought by Evergreen, it would live on 4 years after this accident
#806👍 Considering the level of damage the Captain was very fortunate to maintain control of this badly wounded 747!! 👏👏😁 EXCELLENT AIRMENSHIP SKILLS🎉👏👍🌈🕊
I find it odd that the Air Force F-15 pilots couldn't communicate with the aircraft or tower on a guard/emergency channel. There have been other incidents where military aircraft have communicated so (and an infamous SR-71 Blackbird ground speed check on a civilian radio frequency comes to mind).
I thought something similar to the marine Channel 16 was in place.
I agree. Surely they can chat on 121.5???
My thoughts exactly. An international flight not monitoring Guard? You know the fighters had to be, their JOB is monitoring the territorial and international airspace.
The SR-71 was doing training flights through civilian airspace. These F-15s may have been on patrol and not needed the civilian channels for that purpose.
My Dad use to tell a story when we were kids, that happened in the early 50's before he met Mom about an airplane he was on lost an engine,literally fell off the wing as soon as it landed. He told us if that thing happened up in the sky,we wouldnt be here.Didnt understood what he meant at that time.
Another Great job by pilots , air traffic control, and the military and relay team for excellent communication thank god
The 747 is not certified to fly into a known area of severe turbulence. Ample warning was given by a recently departed company 747 that reported that event. The only course of action is to delay the departure or fly a different route around the known turbulence. That action was not taken, probably a corporate policy..... The handling of the emergency was very well done and congrats to the crew......
Ex- FAA 747 evaluator and check pilot with over 20 years on the bird.
Quite agree. I’ve twice intervened on line checks with pilots apparently content to fly into reported severe turbulence. I think the industry has an unnecessarily blasé attitude to turbulence.
Tom, as a novice, I am still somewhat amazed that flight crew has to refer to a checklist before initiating action in many problem situations. I understand that commercial aircraft are very complicated, but the training for flight crew is extensive as well. Its hard to understand why they dont have at least a basic knowledge in most situations to at least get the plane into a "fail safe" mode without having to refer to a manual. It just doesn't inspire confidence that they aren't more well versed in emergency situations. Any explanation would be appreciated.
Cedar Shoals in general we only do checks that MUST be done very quickly from memory. On the better aircraft that relatively few such as stall, windhsear, GPWS, Emergency descent, loss of braking and such. In the overwhelming majority of cases it is much better to use a checklist as the recursion in potential for error far outweighs the requirement for speed. In summary, checklists trap mistakes.
Hope that helps.
@@peteconrad2077 It does help and thank you for responding. As a former long haul trucker I used to tell people that I could teach them to drive "straight and level" in 5 minutes...but it would take a lifetime to learn the myriad things that must be done in emergency situations. And obviously, no time to read a checklist. Ii suppose in most situations for an airliner there is much more time to respond. Thanks again for the reply.
Cedar Shoals comes with a caveat though. Fly first. You don’t do anything in the checklist until you’ve established a good flight path. Most memory drills are concerned with that task. I guess its the same in a truck. Never stop driving.
When you get to the end,plane on the ground intact, (for the most part) and you finally let go of that breath you're holding and say "YEAH"!
I think I just discovered a spoiler: When the pilots survive, you don't give us their names at the beginning, but if they die, you tell us their names.
@Gianluca Badejo If they do on purpose. If its like the pilots that TRIED to save everyone from hitting a mountain like that Japanese flight in 1985, they should be know as heroes too
Maybe for privacy purposes?
Gianluca Badejo not necessary a lot of people never intended to crash there plane into a mountain and they do not deserve shaming. But for example the 1st officer on the germanwings flight crashed the plane on purpose so he deserves eternal shaming
@Gianluca Badejo The one on Germanwings 9525 deserves all the shaming in the world but the ones on JAL 123 deserve all the praise in the world.
OK, that’s it...never flying again!!!
Just because the NTSB “recommends” something to the FAA doesn’t mean it actually took place. The FAA is in the “back pocket” of the whole airline and aircraft manufacturer’s industry.
Yes like all governmental agencies the FAA has to balance safety, efficiency, economic impact, corporate interests and political realities. Sometimes they get it wrong, but the vast majority of the time they get it right. Do you have an alternative?
@@msromike123 pretty simple really - make safety their only mission. It would have saved thousands of lives over the years. The FAA has a lot of blood on its hands.
Was some time ago going to Japan from Helsinki with one of Airbus biggest planes. Thought it was going to be a quiet trip. It wasnt. This BIG plane was shaking in the turbulence many times like a smaller plane. Planes are still tiny in a big sky.
I love it when these videos have happy endings.
This was very educational for me as I never knew mountains could create turbulence that could affect airplanes. Also kudos to the USAF pilots for their great work and the pilots of the cargo plane for getting back on the ground safely. The plane might have been damaged but no lives were lost.
I’ve made my living with machines my whole life. I know they are made of applied science and basically dirt. Somehow, they still seem to develop a soul. Happy for the people involved, of course. Glad to see the old bird fly into retirement. Could have left out the comment of it being scrapped. I would have been content to believe it was existing happily in the desert!
Everyone survived! Good job, Allec.
pheew man I'm so glad the captain stopped the dumping of fuel as he overflew FIRE island!!!!!!
Thanks allec for making this video salamat kaayo salamat
From the video after landing i see that cousin Eddie pulls his RV out on the runway to make sure all is well. Hope he dont empty his septic tank on the runway like he did at The Griswolds house.
Shitter was full!
I've read the NTSB report on this one. Wild pucker factor.
I'm sure clean shorts were on order before the plane landed. :D
rogerdotlee
I don't know what that means; speak English.
@@miniena7774 "Pucker factor" is a polite term for a specific physiological reaction to a highly stressful situation. You can Google it for more detailed information if you want! LOL
Thank you, Allec
I have flown into and out of Anchorage 3 times. The turbulence can be tricky at times
Blimey!Lucky!Good job everybody survived and so did the aircraft😎👍👌!
I think these videos gave me a fear of flying. Yet I cant stop watching them.
It's ok to have a healthy fear of something. Go read up on the odds of dying from various things to put your mind at ease.
The engine fell in the middle of an intersection but didn't hit anyone - the video doesn't mention that - and the crew was fired from Evergreen not long after.
Do you mean this very crew that landed this aircraft was fired? But why?
Another great documentation!!
Great Job Alec, keep up the good work!!! 👍✈️
Evergreen airlines is the airline that they used as the getaway plane in Die Hard 2. Same exact livery and type. #TheMoreYouKnow
'Everyone Survived' thank goodness
I always get a warm feeling when everyone survives :)
Great outcome! So many of these cargo flights finish with "no survivors". To physically lose an engine, and the associated structural damage as well as the interrelated systems complications, and then make an overweight landing. "All hale the whale!" Love your work Allec
You have a great sense of humor., Part of being a person is about helping others, Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.let's get started
You do a great job on these videos.I love watching them.
Bruce Willis was f#cking with that engine
I was expecting tragedy. Was elated when it touched down without incident.
That was chilling heading how the military fighter pilots saw the piece come off.
"The F-15 pilots inform the Elmendorf Tower that the Boeing 747 had lost the No. 2 engine". How often does THAT happen????
First Officer to PIC: "Our #2 engine has fallen off, and we're 100,000 pounds overweight. Set her down gently, won't you??" :D
Great job, Allec! I
Great job from the crew!
They lost a frickin' engine and brought it in. Amazing.
Not to mention all the damage on that wing, honestly it looks like the wing could have disintegrated.
It's Nice to see a Happy Conclusion.
Brilliant production Allec. As always. 👍💯
This plane was in Die Hard 2 awesome
Yes. I noticed because it carries the tailcode "N473EV". Which is the same aircraft that appeared there. But during the filming, they temporary removed the "Evergreen" titles on the sides of the fuselage and tail.
Its not N471EV that's 473.
@@cebu_859heavy2 oh shit. You're right. I kinda bit forgot. Since Evergreen has been long gone after 2013. Kinda almost forgot about their airframes.
Only an old Boeing warhorse like a 747 could take damage like that and land successfully. In the early 70's Northwest Orient had a cocktail bar onboard some of them. A bit later, even a coffee-table Pong game. You put quarters in it LOL. On a flight from Seattle to Dulles in DC, I saw three guys taking turns smoking weed in the lavatory. Stews got pissed off, but the guys avoided trouble by knocking it off in time. Gives a new meaning to the phrase, 'Mile High Club'.
Great Job Allec👍👍
love this channel, great work 😊👍
Hitting MCAT of that magnitude must be one of those occasions where it is acceptable to take a dump in one's flying suit...On the other hand, an engine separation cannot possibly be the most dramatic episode those Evergreen operators had experienced...
unrealized episodes of plane crashes that were announced in the trailer: emirates flight 229, tigerair australia flight 511, malesia airlines flight 128, air canada flight 851, lufthansa flight 441, american airlines flight 1027
Wow, good show pilots and military assist.
What a captain! Well done.
***Special Request*** Could you please make a video celebrating the accomplishments of the crew who flew United Airlines Friendship One around the world to set a new circumnavigation record in a 747SP back in 1988. It would mean a lot to this av geek. If it turns out like all of your other videos I’m sure it will be beautifully made and enjoyed by thousands. Thanks for everything you do for the community of aviation enthusiasts! 👍
Professional pilots handled issues and landed safely. A less competent crew might have suffered a less successful landing. I have been on a plane that attempted landing on a runway where another plane was taking off. Thank goodness the pilots were professionals and we quickly climbed to avoid traffic. I searched for an incident report but failed to find one for Miami on that date. Pilots handle issues on a regular basis I presume and those with military training have experienced frequent high pressure situations.
The airplane ‘worked’ in Cinemas,
It lost an engine,
.... well, maybe a Giant Rabbit has wellcomed back the airplane when it returned to Anchorage 🐰
When I fly and I feel turbulence, I look at the wings and I freak out always afraid they will crack and rip off
So that is what happens when you have over 20K hours of flying, you get good pilots that can handle the situation and know how to control their plane. Good job to the pilots. I am sure that plane was down for a few weeks for repairs..
Yeah, they have experience, but the accident rate starts going up again, Kind of like an inverse bell curve. Google it, you'll be surprised.
Wow. I was wondering when you were going to upload a new vid. Another good vid from our very own Allec
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I was about to work out. However, my notification about a new Allec Joshua Ibay video. Working out can wait. Now, I have something to think about while I work out.