QF72: Meet hero pilot Kevin Sullivan, whose quick thinking saved 315 people | 7NEWS Spotlight
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- It's the most terrifying mid-air emergency in Australian aviation history - flight QF72's autopilot tried to kill all 315 people on board. They were only saved by the quick thinking of Captain Kevin Sullivan - so why has Qantas refused to give him and the crew the recognition they deserve? And why were the warning signs from QF72 not heeded by other airlines? Please don’t forget to sign Fuzzy’s petition at www.change.org/p/qantas-forgo...
This story originally aired on June 2, 2019.
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Thank you all for your supportive comments towards the crew of QF72. It was a science fiction scenario that became a reality; confused computers using automation to harm rather than protect our aircraft, crew and passengers. I see there are many technical questions here and I recommend you read the book I have written on this flight entitled, "No Man's Land". I talk in depth about the flight, what went wrong, what went right, the heroic actions of the passengers and crew, and the investigation into the causes of the accident. I was hoping that our event would be the last accident involving bad automation, but the recent 737 MAX accidents have indicated that we have a long way to go. Sadly, there are many similarities in these tragic aviation events. Thank you for your continued support. Captain Sullivan
Kevin Sullivan Your AirForce training
saved lives that day. God bless you.
Captain Sullivan. You saved 315 passengers that day. Even those who are not able to , I know you would of fought to the very end to do so. You are a courageous man and so are your flight crew. I do wonder sometimes if Planes automation is hackable/remotely ... it's not out of the realms of possibilities, but is this what you were hinting at?
You are a great human being! God bless you
Kevin Sullivan Thank you sir, you are a true hero, shame the company didn't react appropriately. Bless you.
Kevin Sullivan, HERO and humble savior of flight QF72, I cant begin to express my admiration. I don't even have the words to express how in awe I am of your actions on that fateful day - how you kept your cool and saved so many lives. I'm just so proud of you, I dont know how else to say it. In a world where so much is wrong, so much pain, you give me hope. Thank you Sir, God bless.
He was handed a faulty plane - and landed with 315 souls going home to their families - Give him recognition Quantus!
Pilot and his entire team deserves a medal.
It's Qantas
Yes, he deserves the airline equivalent of The Medal of Honor....and a nice pension.
@David Santosuosso Thanks, it also seems the Aussie equivalent is the Cross of Valor.
Don't you mean 'Qantas'? How many times have you seen this name, including in this video?
13 million views...outstanding! On behalf of my pilots, cabin crew and passengers we thank you for your continued interest and support. Bravo Zulu!
Captain Kevin Sullivan, God bless you 🙏🏻
Bless you saved hundreds of people and your crews life ❤ respect ✊ that “look what you did to my child” look should’ve never been shown to you.
This was one of the greatest displays of airmanship in aviation history. Because of your courage, everyone came home. God bless and best wishes sir.
Just watched your story today. Deeply impressive. I hope people--and especially the airline industry--learn from what all of you experienced and from the bravery and skill which was shown.
Sreve hArvey
As a Qantas frequent flyer, I am honestly reconsidering flying with my favourite airline again because of the treatment Fuzzy received.
Qantas should be ashamed. All the best for fuzzy and the other passengers & crew
I don't fly anymore. 1 time engine failure, 1 time total controll loss during takeoff, luckily the fail had occured before the pilot pulled the stick, almost ran out of the runway. I will travel by boat or train/bus, I prefer to die while hugging mother earth❤
Yes, Fuzzy has been living in miserable pain. Give Qantas a kick in the rear forever! No business for these stingy, awful people!
AMEEN @@mitchelldutch
I wouldn’t even have one positive thing to say about Quantas. 😤
This man was feeling guilty, he saved the entire plane, he is a hero, I wish he got the thank you he deserved
I am an Air Force dependent. I broke my T12 into 5 pieces that had nothing to do with an airline flight. So shite happens. It still sukes. I still fly, not currently because I have this huge requirement for oxygen and I refuse to be muzzled. To each, her/his own.....I am ambulatory, but NOT pain free. It affects ALL of my joints!
@@butchieblock9118 good for you for not obeying to this fraud!
Because he used to be gun jet killer
I agree but in todays age at this moment he has over 7 million people that are thanking him and in awe
Butchie Block oisiaiIi I I Utica iiIiiISIUZAoaIoLODi Tostito’s a a ztioa
The pilot is not to blame. He's the reason they're alive.
The ones who should be blamed is those who made that system and hopefully will never make one again
Amen
Tell the Qantas board and bloody Alan Joyce that. To them Capt. Sullivan did nothing special. Boycott Qantas until they give Capt Sullivan and the whole crew public aplologies on TV and then give them the special recognition they deserve. If that plane crashed, it would have had SERIOUS repercussions on Qantas reputation, brand and perceived safety record. It probably would have seen the sacking of Alan Joyce as CEO.
What the pilot did to them? What he did was save every one on that plane.
Sandra D just like the title says
That fuzzy didn’t get any support from the airline breaks my heart. He has such a big heart and suffered a lot from that accident. That’s unbelievable. Everyone that helped others as well as the pilots are true hero’s. I’m so sorry for everyone who had to experience that.
Atleast they didn't suffer the nightmare of a plane crash
@Denise Mz I totally agree and its an absolute disgrace Fuzzy had zero support after turning down their paltry compensation offer.
He should have received the support the passengers got.
Fuzzy is such a good guy!
@Delirium Congratulations on being the least valuable human being watching this video.
I adore Fuzzy! How could Quantas treat him so poorly? Yet, he's unwilling to say anything bad about them? He's a hero, too, in my book. He's the epitome of humbleness and forgiveness. I hope he's receiving the help he most definitely deserves!
It’s remarkably sad
@@respectdawildo_danjones508 it certainly is! There's so much unfairness in this life. 😢😥😭
I agree! Hope a GoFundMe page for fuzzy would help him ! 😢❤
Corporate ignorance and greed, harms many on this earth, poisionous food, water...one thing is wholly abscent...and that is care and respect. Integrity has deserted every boardroom, sacrificed on the alter of greed. Dear Fuzzy, keep fighting, all of the crew and passengers are with you, and a million plus on this video thread. Very best wishes. Tony and Carolyn x
A large number CEO's and Execs are narcissistic psychopaths. They do not give a damn about anyone or anything but the bottom line, if something hurts profits in any way, its supressed and brutalized into a pulp. They may be smooth talkers, charmers and they are obviously intelligent but they are mostly inhuman in my books.
I do not trust a word that comes out of any "shareholders", Ceos or billionaires mouth anymore
This problem is perpetuated by the ruthlessness of modern capitalism
The pilot didn't injure those children, he saved them!
But a mother with no context as to why it occurred, will logically assume it was the pilots fault they got in that situation, even if that isn't the case
That was such an amazing comment I subscribed to you
Harvester it’s not his fault it was the planes auto pilot
@@donqaviusbingleton4814 I know, but the parents don't know that. They're going to assume that the pilot caused it.
Martine Griffiths p
You SAVED a hundred lives and you feel bad looking at the people being wounded????? You broght them all home alive!!!
Pilots are an odd bunch. They're taught to constantly reflect, and attempt to improve. Focus on what went wrong and learn from it. Eventually it becomes difficult to congratulate yourself for what you did right because nothing is perfect and there is always something you "could have done better".
I mean you feel bad at things that you’re not responsible for all the time
If you have a conscience yes you do
Moral of the story: Have a pilot who's first four letters of their surname are Sull. You'll most likely be safe.
@@wulfherecyning1282 this is not at all the same thing, but its like speedrunners. they get times to complete games faster than any person could ever dream for, and yet theyre disappointed when they lose 0.1 seconds
This 7NEWS recreation has surpassed 14 million views. A significant aircraft accident that was kept quiet when it happened on 7 October 2008. As we approach the 15 year anniversary, I want to thank all the CZcams viewers for supporting the passengers and crew that survived the science fiction scenario of flight QF72. This is an important story for our present, and future, as more automated systems and vehicles are produced and intergrated into societies around the world. Thank you all!
Absolutely incredible & amazing, thank you, sir!
Love that you are staying in communication with viewers, real people here & so comforting & reassuring!
I was specifically looking for 'WHEN' this happened, pretty hush hush, thank you so much!
You are a hero and you deserve this recognition. Big hugs from Spain to you, the passengers and the crew!❤️
Gracias Celia@@celiareit5436
thank YOU captain sullivan! you’re inspiring this hopeful pilot.
Hats off to you, Captain Sullivan...You are the definition of a True Hero!!! Salute and much love!!! ❤
Wow, all Fuzzy had been through and still, he didn’t criticise the airline he had worked for and loved. What a true gentleman and professional. He kept his dignity for him, his colleagues and his passengers! Amazing guy. ❤
Captain was a true hero. Brilliant story.
Dear Kevin Sullivan: You may feel the guilt from the injuries that the passengers on your flight incurred...but they were not your fault. The plane's actions were beyond your control. Without your efforts that day, no one would have survived. You fought like hell for your passengers and you landed that plane against all odds. I salute you, good sir.
God directing u sir
But what Company Qantas did to Fuzzy was an act of greed
@@balaviswanathanv2379 Sadly too typical of the airline industry.
AMEN
Somehow I don’t think he’s going to read your CZcams comment
I’m disappointed that the pilot wasn’t recognized for his quick thinking that saved the people’s lives. I think severe injuries are better than death.
probably his employers were more concerned about the damages of the plane and how quick they can get it back in service
Small minded and scumbag management of Qantas, will never fly Qantas, what they did to Fuzzy and flight crew, this true story will never die till they are recognized
Aoman Brine he would of had charges put against him a-swell
it's an utter disgrace how people treated this pilot
treating a hero less than a zero
damn
If Quantas gave him public recognition it would be an admission of fault. No doubt legal dept had them under gag order
Had it not been for Kevin Sullivan, no one would have survived. Sir, you are simply great and outstanding. You saved more than 300 lives which is just amazing❤❤❤
Dear Captain Sullivan, when you stated that the people were looking at you as if to say, "Look what you did to our children," they were in shock and I am positive that they were looking at you in awe that you were able to land the plane safely. The computer failure was not your fault, your incredible skills and experience in flying is how you rescued everyone on board. I have the highest respect for you and your co-workers who despite the odds, landed the plane safely. You do deserve the Australian Civilian Medal of Valor. Also the fact that you were a fighter jet pilot makes me respect you even more. I was a hospital corpsman in the Navy so I salute you, Captain Sullivan.
"May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars."
by George Jung
Yes yes yes 😢Amen to that
I agree! I think he may have perceived parents were looking at him with blame when in reality they were in shock but happy to be on the ground in one piece. Self-imposed guilt makes a person see things other than for what they are - especially when you're in that moment. I'm speaking from experience. 😥😔
A captain takes the health of his passengers seriously, he assumes blame even when it’s not his fault
Read more... boring 😢
Shame on Quantas not supporting their employee who were injured so badly that he could not work anymore.
Yes, indeed! And considering this happened on October 7, 2008 when Labor was in government with either Rudd or Gillard at the helm, who must have been made aware of how these good people were treated, SHAME ON THEM TOO!!
Shame to Quantas. I hate them already!!! First place in business is People and more specifically the employees. And not caring for their own means the care they do for the Customers is Hypocrisy! Because they wan snatch out customers money thats why but they are not there to serve humanity! Its not good what they did to Fuzzy
though there is one thing i dont understand. isn't there supposed to be a labor union for the employees? i mean ( if there is in Australia) those union bosses are very quick to call for strikes and workers walk out. No one around there to help the injured crew? or are the unions only around when it comes to collect membership fees?
What happened to Workers Compensation?. Employer tax goes to the board to cover that.
@@flowerpower8722 indeed!where were they when they are needed? also only fast around when elections time is here or time to collect membership fees?
Fuzzy having depression and suffering unimaginable pain yet he's fighting for Kevin Sullivan's recognition. This man is an angel!
I agree. Quantas Airlines should be ashamed of themselves for giving him NOTHING. Although he turned 33k away he was fighting for more and since he wasn't rewarded more the could've atleast gave him the 33k.
Someone needs to start a crowd funding campaign for him.
@@LBREE2E
They offered. He declined!!
@@Perfectpearl he was offered chump change compared to the passengers. He wasn't wrong for arguing more money, although he declined his initial offer, the airline STILL should have paid him what they offered regardless if he declined or not.
K Trigs and what exactly did they offer, hmmm?
33:21 Fuzzy is a great man and so humble, it's very difficult to hear how Quantas treated him following such a traumatic event. My prayers to him and all who were involved.
The cherry on top for me is Captain Sullivan's sense of humor. ❤ Absolutely remarkable, respectable human being. I wish peace, happiness, and prosperous life for everyone on board of this plane (crews and passengers), it must be hard to have life-long physical and mental injuries (PTSD)... 😢
He reminds me of Captain Al Haynes who had to land a jet that had lost all it's hydraulics This was considered impossible until Captain Haynes did it with the help of his incredible crew! Captain Haynes was asked if he had it to do over again, would he do anything differently. He replied, "I wouldn't have shown up to work." Lol
Moral of the story: Have a pilot who's first four letters of their surname are Sull. You'll most likely be safe.
Haha! So true! XD
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
there's also flight 780 though, but yes
Harry -H true there is Cpt Sully too lol
They def gonna defeat the 5% survivable odds
These are the heroes we need to honour and respect.
Not celebrities.
Exactly!
This 👏👏
Truth must be told.
Right!? Those narcissistic celebrities always need someone to massage their egos, when we should actually celebrate people like Kevin.
putting down another to praise another.. f*#%}*
I have watched this incredible heroism of Captain Sullivan many times! He saved so many lives by his brilliant flying ,which is exactly why he is a hero!❤❤❤
Please Captain don't feel bad. It is not your fault. You saved life ❤
Fuzzy was treated so badly by Quantas. He deserved financial support for the rest of his life as it was the Quantas plane that caused his body issues, which made him unable to work.
He should be on full pay for the rest of his life, geez. I mean at least something!
@@missequestrian3448 Agreed! Full pay is not nearly enough for this man though, he deserves so much more.
@@CIubDuck he needs a go fund me he's such a nice guy he wants the pilots to get medals he need some suport
@@CIubDuck I Love you
It was a Boeing plane. But he was quantas responsiblity. So sad.
It broke my heart when the captain walked back and people were looking at him like it was his fault
Lemonade lemon he only flew the plane due to him you all were lucky to be alive
For me a plane is a flying coffin
@@lennoxjoseph7897 dont say that
Someone tell me don't say a plane is a flying coffin shawny don't feel no way
@@lennoxjoseph7897 that's became you're smarter than most.
Trust me pilots are born and Kevin Sullivan is one of them. He served his country and his citizens with almost responsibility and bravery. Definitely this man deserves a higher salutation. Australia and the world never forget your brave soldiers. Give him the honour he deserves. My salute this never give up and brave gentleman who happens to be a pilot. God bless.
True
This pilot is incredible. Thank God he was the one flying that plane.
Fuzzy was screwed over by a company he loved and was devoted to.
Thank you for the info. kookaburrakookaburra! What there a reason why Quantas mistreated Capt. Sullivan?
@@candulagirl7817 no you've got it wrong. Captain Sullivan was treated fairly and has received a settlement along with seemingly everyone else involved EXCEPT, for some reason, Fuzzy, the flight attendant. . Who was denied due to some technicalities and now the appeals process time has run out. And he now has a brain damaged daughter to care for who was hit by a car exactly 10 yrs after the crash. AND despite everything , FUZZY is the one who is trying like crazy to get the Captain and First mates recognized officially as HEROES by the Australian government. It has given him a purpose. But really, Fuzzy needs help and I believe he would get it if a way was made. But a bogus gofund me is out there . Do not donate to that.
@@Lori-jm9cm Thank you for clearing up the matter for me.
At times these big companies are run by myopic people who do not understand the importance of sacrifices workers make. The biggest blame I put on the justice system which feels comfortable when people suffer this way. I feel sorry for Fuzzy.
I know! It's just so terrible! The owner of that company or the insurance people or whatever,.... should b absolutely ashamed with themselves!!! He should've at the absolute very least gotten that 33k, even after he lost the rights to it and lost the case. Just sad!!
*She looked down at her ankle and said that's not right* and flipped her freakin foot around and put her ankle back in place... what a boss
She is one amazingly strong lady, someone to truly look up too. I sincerely hope she and all the rest of the passengers and crew can walk forward to a happier life. Qantas airlines should be deeply ashamed of their treatment of their crew.
Krystin T it’s called adrenaline
And she did that with a broken back. She's a strong woman.
@@blackletter2591 🙌
Yes like wtf
This pilot is a hero... yes some people were severely injured but he got them down alive and gave them a fighting chance.
I'm from the country in Virginia and I believe the captain Kevin deserves more then an award he deserves thank you from ask the passengers of that flight(he didn't cause the problem but you are alive because he has skill and kept his head together). The crew deserves as much pay as the passengers that were hurt depending on there injuries and awards AMD praise themselves for all they did to make passengers comfortable. God bless you all
QUANTIS AN FING AIRBUSS again ASSHOLES
This interviewer is rare: he asks the right questions and he listens and gives them time.
I am glad you said it... I like the way he speaks on the TV, I wish we had more people like him.
i hate the close up emotional shots ngl makes you part of the story
Yes, absolutely
That’s us aussies
@@captainrogerdodger144 Typical Aussie Commercial TV. Always amateurish and often like in this case the interviewer who knows nothing about nothing pretends to be one of the hero's. As for in-your-face, 'lets make them cry' its also what they do best. Very poor indeed.
i feel so bad for Fuzzy. apparently his daughter was hit by a speeding motorist years later and got terrible brain damage and needs 24 hour care. prayers to him man
How do you know that...
Yeah I just googled it so sad
Final destination 🥴
Why do you have to spread around bad news? I don't want to know that
@@mrspeedtriple4948 super sad man
Captain Sullivan I can’t stop crying after watching this. You are a great man. Thank you for not giving up & saving the lives on board your flight.
so many hero’s in this story. my heart goes out to the ones hurt
It breaks my heart to see this pilot feel as if he let the passengers down, he saved their lives!
Me too...he deserves much better than what some of the passengers are whining about.
It happened on his watch, eh. Responsible is not the same as at fault.
The faulty data came from one of the ADIRU unit from Northrop Grumman. The aircraft can be flown without them and they can be switched of. In this case a software bug let some faulty data slip through to the flight control software. The Airbus goes from Normal Law (with stall protection) to alternate or directly law which lack stall protection and the pilot simply flies them as normal. The faults in the units themselves were detected by other parts of the system and self disconnected, though not without some extremely violent pitch down manoeuvres.
It's whoever is responsible for engineering the latest generation of passenger jets with computers between the pilots hands and the control surfaces should rightly take the blame.
@@WilliamJones-Halibut-vq1fs Interesting!. I was thinking it was maybe frozen pitot tubes feeding wrong airspeed data to the computers.....
I was a passenger on this flight from hell. It feels surreal to see myself in the resurfaced video from close to 11 years ago. I was the guy in the white shirt who stood on the right of Captain Sullivan, listening to him attentively while he tried to explain our predicament on a megaphone. I want to take this opportunity to thank this unsung hero, Captain Kevin Sullivan. Without him, my life would have been cut short nearly 11 years ago. Thank You SIR! SALUTE!
Lol bullshit
Meet too, but I don't remember seeing you ;)
Glad you all made it safe and bravo zulu Captain!
If you are truthful...may god bless u but to those of u whom tell lies may god guide u...its hard..the flashbacks the suffering...ptsd is a serious pain that no one can see...but its very real ..i suffer with ptsd and its a real re-living the pain..reality.
@@waynefoley1641 cause I am king
I had tears in my eyes at all the stories of injuries, flashbacks, life changing circumstances etc.
I actually cried at the reunion of Kevin & Fuzzy, not only could you see the appreciation but actually feel the love.
God bless everyone who flew on that plane. ❤️❤️
Yeah the Kevin and Fuzzy part got me too!
Captain Sullivan and Fuzzy, I wish I could give you both the biggest hug.
The pilot blaming himself that people got hurt made me tear up, he saved so many lives, he’s a hero, I wish he can find peace with it one day
Same, it made me so sad for him. He is a HERO
@@FreedomofSpeech865 ⁰hjb
Its hard when you are responsible for the care of people, it's a long time with healing, but with many flash backs ,lots of prayers. With God all things are possible watch prophysing TV Again or Midday Power Surge
@@FreedomofSpeech865 I love you
Beckys eyes are hypnotizing...just beautiful.God bless these pilits and crew
Quantas ought to be ashamed of themselves for leaving Fuzzy on his own after that horrific ordeal, shame on you!
I mean, if the company I worked for did what they did, I'd be bad mouthing them every waking hour of my life but this guy even now refuses to say anything about them... If for nothing else, shouldn't his loyalty count for something?
Bad publicity for a mega corporation...
@@ThoughtfulPotato I agree with you. This company is morally bankrupt and doesn't deserve the support of paying passengers!
@@dietmarwolf79 yes it is morally decayed from the very top. They were great now I won’t touch them
Shame on u Qantas!
My heart goes out to the people who were injured, especially Fuzzy. They were saved by a man who had the intelligence and will power to bring that rogue plane down safely. I salute you, Captain Kevin Sullivan!
"Rogue Plane"! Well said!
I know how it feels to be injured. I have been on the operating table 7 times and almost past away 2 times in the hospital. I know what some of the individuals are going thru .
Kevin you showed incredible resiliance and strength throughout this incident. You were a hero that day.
I read into Fuzzy's story and what that man is going through is hell. He's not been compensated whatsoever, takes 22 pills daily for pain and mental illness in regard to this tragedy and now looks after his daughter who was struck by a speeding car who now suffers brain damage. I wish him all the best for the future and hope you are relieved of all of this in some way or another.
He should be heard by the government or at least the company!!!
@Shaun I agree, perhaps a gofundme?
Salute
🙏🏽😭
Guys let's start a gofundme for these captain he has done alot for the country and airline company.... Stay blessed guys
Autopilot be like *I'm crashing this plane with no survivors*
Captain: *no*
Hal9000 , hey Dave this is the best course of action
@@dylanspice914 Welp, they all survived...
@@dylanspice914 Well, like the Captain said, he picked a bad day to quit sniffing glue.
is it now time for a joke.Really?
Yoking don't call someone ape. N yes it has passed their life is save now. The captain himself joked about it. And what can this little line of joke do to anyone. That's exactly what the plane did. Yes people got injured but it's the aircraft fault. All this person is trying to do is loosen the air and it help me laugh because I'm in tears watching this.
From one Kevin to another, your professionalism and calm in the face of potential tragedy was amazing. I find it incredulous that Fuzzy was left out in the cold and Diana could not even speak because of Qantas. I have been on several flights in which pilots made mistakes, and then tried to tell the passengers that something else caused the problem. I know in my heart that you would never do this. A man is defined by two things: his body parts, and his ability to admit mistakes. You sir made no mistakes that day, and if you had, I am sure that you would have taken full responsibility for them. Salute!
As a computer programmer, I find it terrifying how much people are placing their trust in computers to do their work for them on aeroplanes. Programming is a highly specialised field where it is VERY difficult to get things right, and where stuff can so, very, very easily go wrong. I think if there's anything that's to be learned from disasters like this, it's to put a button in front of the pilots of the plane that is the 'Give me full control of the f***ing plane' button which disables all automation, not just the autopilot, and lets the humans fly the plane without having to worry about automation overruling them. Pilots need to be able to selectively disable or enable automation as is necessary. Computers should exist to help pilots, NEVER to replace them.
I honestly don't know why heads didn't roll over the dumb decision to allow computers to override pilots.
This has been going on since the 1990s.
For the love of God I dont know why Computers are allowed to control Planes and since 2018 the autopilot system must be reviewed before more human lives are lost via some strange Accidents.
I pray for the capability of all those Pilots that fly our Commercial planes all the time in the 2010s and now we are in 2020.
Especially Ethiopian Airlines from the early 2000s.
I hope someone will respond to my Query because we are human Beings.
Never again should Computers control a plane in the commercial world and system even unto 2023.
In a world of AI we need to once again allow the humans to control their destiny when they are In an Aeroplane or even in a bus.
imagine having to be airlifted after you just got critically injured FROM an airplane
@Flying Squiddy I don't think she meant it as a joke. I'm pretty sure she was saying it as a way for others to totally let the situation sink in. What a horrible thing to have happen to you. And then you HAVE to be put into another aircraft to get the urgent medical care that you need. I couldn't ever begin to imagine how those patients felt.
You got a point
@Flying Squiddy Shame on YOU. Throwing around shame when they were just commenting about what had happened. What exactly in the comment makes it looks like a joke to you? Read the room, or I guess.. the comments.
Yeah I was thinking that too
@Flying Squiddy no i mean seriously imagine it. That is SO scary. It is NOT a joke at all. I can’t imagine the trauma she went through.
Cpt. Sullivan US Navy
Cpt. Sullenberger US Airforce
I would feel 100 times safer flying if I knew every pilot was a Veteran
Even if they dropped bombs on innocent families???
I am happy that I personally know many Former Military Veteran Pilots and I will always feel safe with them in the cockpit.
Great Captain... Fighter pilots go through a rigorous regime of extreme flying manoeuvres.
Salute this great man for saving 315 precious lives.
OBLITERATING VAGINAS SINCE 1994 man stfu. You have no clue what you’re talking about
I wouldn't. I look at skill, training and intelligence. I don't care if the person is wearing a suit, or jeans and a hoodie if they know what they're doing. Veteran pilots have likely seen situations that trained pilots haven't been subjected to in simulations, and they may have more skill in those areas - but those situations aren't always the issue. Having knowledge of more situations is definitely beneficial, but training and common sense / intelligence is king. One aircraft when down because an idiot twenty-something was pulling back on the joystick of an airbus during a stall... Somehow he thought pitching up would increase his speed... Instead, it helped slow the craft even more, until it was dropping like a rock. Once it reached terminal velocity at that angle of attack, they wouldn't have felt like they were falling any longer.
Then, the captain comes in, and hears what the idiot was doing and says no.. But, by that time they were moments from impact.
We need to remove idiots from the cockpit... The lack of simple common sense is a huge problem... Also, simulate more situations. Also, give the pilots more control over the electrical systems to prevent, or extinguish electrical fires.... When a fuse doesn't blow, have an intelligent system which shows when erroneous signals are sent - whether through ground wires and hot wires to data / signal wires. Or, automate that. An electrical fire is incredibly easy to extinguish, simply cut the fuel and if it hasn't started burning other things, then it won't continue.
Introduce more automation...
If the Airbus computer had more control, it could've prevented the one idiot from crashing the plane into the ocean by continuing to force the stall instead of escaping the stall. Of course, training could've prevented that too, as could common sense... That guy shouldn't have been in the pilots seat - he wasn't ready. And he was insane as he was doing the same thing for a prolonged period, expecting a different result. He shouldn't have bought into it completely, and should've realized a 1000 different ways that pulling back wouldn't help.
The captain is brave it’s not his life he’s scared to lose it’s being responsible for all those lives. Respect to him. I’m glad he retired for his mental health.
This pilot could fly me anytime. His experience saved everyone.
I feel so bad for Fuzzy that the company for which he worked is not taking care of him. He got injured while on duty and Qantas didn't support him.
Very sad
Fuzzy such a nice man.Great Respect.
Fuzzy's a god damned legend, shame on Qantas for that.
Quantas, come on. Have the decency to support your employees!
That mad me sad. Other injured people received 6 figures and he ended up with nothing
the woman with the broken back and the roated foot is a freaking beast. impressive endurance!
I also don’t understand why the nerdy drama queen has PTSD while; the woman who’s HEAD WENT THROUGH THE ROOF, HAD TO TURN HER FOOT BACK THE RIGHT WAY, BROKE HER SPINE/ BACK. HAD SURGERY WHERE THE PULLED ALL HER ORGANS OUT IN ORDER TO FIX HER SPINE AND DIED ALMOST 7 times WHILE ON SURGERY... is happy and livin.
That woman is a badass, pure respect for her
👏🏼👍🏼
🙄Blue eyed-glasses girl 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
That's Jesus 🙏
@@emyywolf I was just saying the same thing that she had no long lasting injuries. Fuzzy on the other hand didn’t get the six-figure pay out that she got and he has two broken knees and a broken back many discs from what he said. She is no warrior! PTSD it doesn’t last forever in a situation like that it’s not like she spent years in some horrible situation or even spent hours in a horrible situation. It was seconds she was on the roof! She didn’t even get a head injury according to her it was just scary and she got a fork in the arm from her sister who was still able to eat while it was going on. Wow!
@@emyywolfaww thats not right to judge her..smh. We can never know how we would be effected by such a horrifying tragedy. Everyone is different.. I agree, that the women and fuzzy are incredibly strong, wow.. Keep in mind the girl was so much younger. Something this terrifying can be more traumatizing to younger ones.. This clearly impacted her mentally..
@@emyywolf the age.. she was young and the woman was quiet experienced with life. Please don't belittle trauma of someone with these kind of experience..
Even though i wasn't on that flight God saved that plane through captain Sullivan. I salute you Captain as well and i pray God keeps all of us alive for long till we leave this world
God had nothing got to do with it
@@dublinairportplanes God has everything to do with it. He designed the Brain used in building the Aircraft and used to pilot it as well or did human Brain and its functions fall from the sky ? You can't be using God's powers and denying his existence. If you don't believe in God, u can remove ur eyes, ears and brain. Then build one yourself with Ai. Ohhh sorry i forgot, don't use your hands too and no one should use their senses to build one for you cos that's stealing. You wouldn't allow someone use your gas to prepare food and still discredit your existence
My deepest respect for the lady with the broken spine.. my God.. what a situation.. terrifying... very strong and very heroic of her
I honestly love how the narrator just casually throws shade at qantas for not letting them interview Diana. "As a former employee, Fuzzy Maiava is not bound by such small minded constraints."
Forget about what Qantas dictates and speak your mind now. What are they going to do about it as if they dismiss her there will be a massive walkout by all the staff and Qantas will go bust.
The Maori should get a QUEENS COUNSEL TO SUE Airbus
@@annekai Those Contracts are a blind man's bluff,, in court of law they don't stand up so shouldn't and don't in a civilian court. If death or serious injury has occurred talk your head off.
@Toka Mohamed
Who is Diana?
@@medomeshmesh9169 did you not watch the video?
I'd like to quote from Captain Sully's Highest Duty:
"Technology is no substitute for experience, skill and judgment."
Never will, we can only teach technology what we already know
If technology is derived from experts and experience. It's a life saver.
This happens when we pressure programmer to work more than what they are to do as we need to complete the project....by the project manager.....
Naufal Prawira my dads a career pilot and retired flight instructor and said water landings are fairly easy
CFITOMAHAWK pretty sure the Hudson is always calm except for what you said possibly wind it’s not like he was landing in the ocean with super strong current
This Pilot is A Hero, He is so brave officer, those passengers faces are still in his mind. He left His carrier, it tells everything about what he is going through
You epitomise leadership, in the midst of utter chaos you remained calm and composed, and ultimately delivered. Thank you for your service and humility in the highest regard. Captain Sullivan for life.
He should have never felt guilty about that. 315 people are alive because of his actions! Bravo Captian Sullivan!
May u be blessed abundantly, wish I had money i was gonna give something and donate but .I don't hav any things besides my warm sympathy for everyone was their and May God richly bless u Mr captain Sullivan. And everyone was their love u Diana be bless u where the Angel.
K D AMEN!!
The parents that were mad at him must want themselves and their children to die because without him, they wouldn't be here
It's shocking to know that despite Kevin Sullivan's heroic efforts, which saved the 315 souls and the aircraft, is still awaiting some recognition from Qantas and Australian Government.Where's your professionalism, Qantas?
agree, as richard de crespigny was praised for his efforts a few years later🤷♀️
I think thus was more serious than Richard's
In any other country he would of got HUGH recognition
I‘ll remember never to fly Qantas!
taxiuniversum why is that
Thank you, Captain Sullivan, for your service...both in the Navy and commercial aviation!!!
God bless you captain, you’ve got nothing to feel guilty about! Because of you everyone lived to tell the tale!!
I'll never fly Quantas again. Horrible to know that they treat their crew without dignity.
Well, try spelling Qantas correctly for starters.
But its still bad 👎 😕
Not only Qantas, but any sort of aviation accident documentary, or experiencing it first hand would put off even aviation enthusiasts.
@@anthonyglee1710 yeah, not really important in relation to their statement, but ok bud.
I fly QANTAS whenever I can.
Compared to all the others they still got the best malfunction & crash stats my friend ;-)
I feel so bad for Kevin, he is a hero and he shouldn’t be seen as the guy “who did something to my child”. He saved all of them.
Exactly. He should have earned a medal for his heoric efforts and wisdom. After watching what happened I think there should be more army/navy trained pilots flying or at least training the pilots for any emergencies.
To be fair the people giving him that look were not in possession of all of the facts at the time. From their point of view the whole affair happened suddenly and without warning and by the sounds of things very little information being given out to the passengers during the crisis.
@@marie.naturallysims2179 I think 30+ years experience and military training etc is what saved this plane. Many budget airlines have trained pilots but few with such extensive experience which becomes instinct when things go wrong.
@@jackvos8047 Yeah but why would your immediate thought be "This pilot did this intentionally", just because there is a lack of information to assume this was some intentional stunt by the pilot is pretty fucking disgraceful.
@@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32The brain isn't wired that way. The immediate reaction isn't going to be logical but emotional and instinctive. It's not impossible that for a pilot to make terrible errors either. I'm sure the same people felt differently later after they had more time, information and treatment for injuries.
Kevin Sullivan, Pilot, I salute you on saving all those precious lives, you are a hero. I too believe that the human brain MUST always control over computers. Hope you have a long, healthy and happy retirement.
The world needs more pilots like you.
Hell of a story and a hell of a pilot. So glad that despite the injures and the odds you got her down.🙏
It wasn't his fault, it wasn't anyone on boards fault. It's only the fault of the people making the glitchy systems.
Sullivan and the others like Fuzzy are heroes and should be treated as such. Much respect
yeah right, its always a risk to fly to Australia flying over the Indian ocean for many hours without emergency landing areas in case needed..
This is what we have to look forward to as autonomous driving develops. There will be unknown levels of problems like the layers of an onion. The most serious ones will cause deaths but be resolved quickly. Each problem layer of the onion will take longer and longer to happen, will result in deaths, and be fixed. As each problem is solved, the technology will get safer and safer, but not before technology kills people. That being said, flawless computer hardware with flawless sensors and flawless software will be much safer than human drivers. But there lies the problem. Airplanes have OBVIOUSLY not yet attained that level of flawlessness. Cars will undergo the same evolution. Its actually worse with cars due to proximity to other cars and structures. Small errors in airplanes will not produce a crash. Small errors in cars will.
100 like!
One difference is that most car drivers are worse than useless in an out of control car, but a trained and experienced pilot is not, in an out of control plane.
So there's way more of a case for always allowing a pilot to take control. Less so for cars. So, you're quite possibly right Jim. However, Tesla cars are already safer, on average, than human controlled cars, and their database of driving experiences for machine learning is expanding exponentially, with way, way more data than for planes, and still allows human override, from which the AI learns.
I like your face, beautiful!
Fuzzy is the second hero in this story. He’s the most humble person I’ve ever seen. God bless all of those survivors
GOD BLESS YOY FUZZ.
all my homies love fuzzy
Indeed!🙏🙏🙏
God bless the Captain, and all the passenger seat.
Is there not a go fund me or something for this guy?
This was such an inspirational video. Thank you, captain, for saving all those lives.
The incredible stories for both Sully's (Captains) saved every single passengers and crew members during their most challenging and frightening experiences in Plane landings. God Bless both of you Pilots my hero's in a world of uncertainty. I used to fly my last flight Milwaukee WI, to Denver Co, then Denver Co to Las Vegas NV the turbulent over the Rocky Mountains was tough, Pilot Terry done a great job and kept us all informed why we were rocking so violently. I haven't flew since 2005
I have determined that Fuzzy is the most adorable man alive
and so are you ...😚🤗
Your hot
The
@@alexgarcia0719 she is the most adorable man?😂😂😂😂
No one has helped him he’s broke go look up his story..
I can't believe this man has not been recognised with saving this plane from crashing . He is a true hero ! WTF is wrong with you Qantas
Nicole Ace but wouldn’t t be airbuses fault? a
@@huwusys yes, but Qantas wont even acknowledge that his actions saved all the lives on the plane
Why do people always seek validation from others while the person who performed the act know his contribution? A cheap plaque means nothing
Hey Qantas are great ppl blame it on someone who made it on U.S lmao
Lets all buy his book, that would be the best supper
Great video but please make more of ones to enlighten people. I stumbled upon someone complaining in your comment section about loosing job and seeking for help. Having multiple income sources is very crucial to financial growth.
Ideal words. Investments have always been the best alternative; having multiple investments increases your benefits and provides you with other revenue streams.
I realized the benefits of investing. My source of income had previously been my job. But I lost my job when the pandemic started and I had to live with the little I had in my savings which really affected my plans.
This is exactly what I'm talking about. For the past four years, my income has never been dependent on any firm or work place, because I chose to invest and the more money I get the more I seek for new investment opportunities.
Unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security. So I really appreciate John Joseph's transparency and help on my trades.
I came across this name John Joseph when I was really looking to start up some investments. But I wasn't given much information about him.
Your courage, expertise, and experience saved many families lives. You are all heroes! The crew exercised tremendous intelligence, skill, and professional composure to bring those families back home to their extended loved ones on that day.
If anyone deserves a Go fund me campaign it is Fuzzy. Someone close to him needs to start one for him. If Quantas won’t pay him the good hearted people around the world will!
Agreed, I would make it a goal to share it in every Social media group.
Why won't the airline pay him for
Seems like most airlines act like this
Was just reading a story about Fuzzy's daughter, Apolonia who was hit by a speeding motorist in the streets of Auckland as she was walking home - 10 years exactly from when this horrible flight happened and now requires 24-hour care after sustaining serious brain injuries. This poor man.
@@markmitchell450 He was told to not take the compensation for a class action lawsuit against airbus and northrop gunnman iirc.
@@MrDamning I don't blame him. Class action lawsuit attorneys usually walk away with more money than the poor people who have experienced the tragedy.
I just can't believe this air lines! NOT SUPPORTING HIM, MENTALLY OR FINANCIALLY IS THE MOST DEVASTATING THING IN THE WORLD!
oh common there just lives they don't matter all that matters is money have you not figured this out about the airlines by now?
Yeah it stinks, I am sure its a lot more going on when you silence employes or have to
I’m sure Qantas isn’t the only airline
They should sue boeing this plane was grounded for the same issue other airlines had crashes from the 737 max system not working
This aircraft was an Airbus model, so Boeing is irrelevant.
What a great pilot….his experience helped him land that plane. I feel sad Fuzzy did not get the help he deserved
This captain deserves so much praise and admiration. I hope this scenario never happens again and if it does I pray my pilot is as smart as this captain
My heart goes out to the lovely Fuzzy. Shame on Qantas for not supporting him, and giving him financial support, leaving him with nothing.
Ele é uma pessoa muito preparada, as pessoas tiveram sorte.
Never flying this shitty airlines
@@muhsinachowdhury2747 bro there one of the best airlines in the world
@@juanpedro4083, Que es eso. Lenguaje Brasileño? What is that? Brasilian language?
@@auletjohnast03638 where are you from? I am from Portugal
So Fuzzy was an Employee of the Airline suffers from depression PTSD, he gets screwed out of a proper settlement; decides to focus his efforts on a campaign to get Sullivan & the rest of his former crew the Cross of Valor. Fuzzy is the perfect example of taking a positive from a negative.
#BeLikeFuzzy
Did you sign the petition?
@@MichaelKouable sketchy!!
@@MichaelKouable 👍
Damn. I shoulda made that before you did.
8. Coulda used the exact name to
What an amazing job you accomplished with the malfunction of the QF 72. You are a hero without a doubt. Without you as the piolet in charge of QF 72 the passengers and crew would not have survived.
You deserve many awards ,honors and recognition.
Very well done Captain Sullivan. Your bravery, determination and sheer skills saved many lives... there were injuries, but most umportantly, no lives were lost.... bless all involved🙏
24:55 "look what you did to my kid" --your kid is still alive, that is what he did...
YADADI very ungrateful and self centered...
Again why does everyone forget the fact that these people had no idea it wasn't the captains fault. They were not privy to the information we are.
EXACTLY... SHE WAS SO UNGRATEFUL... IF I WERE HER, ON THE PLANE WITH MY SON, INSTEAD OF CRITICIZING THE PILOT WITH ANGER, ND MAKING HIM FEEL WORST... I WOULD SAY; ~"FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, GOD BLESS YOU, ND THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR LIVES, AN EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON THIS PLANE"~!!!.. ✈️🙏🏼🙏🏼... WHY, SOME PEOPLE CAN BE SO CRUEL, ND SELFISH!!!!??? 🤨😒
he didn't even say the people said that to him, he said they had a look of that he interpreted as "look at what you did to my kid", even if he was right, they have no information of what happened at the time and blaming the pilot at that point is just logical.
@@Ferret_mcs a look of “look what you did to my kid” from a parent is VERY recognizable. if he saw these faces, they were most likely thinking that. any sane person would know that pilot is a hero for landing the plane, which was obvious because people applauded the landing.
"No Man's Land" is the story of the QF72 accident. It was released 12 months ago and this documentary shows the people side of this accident. Confused computer systems and automation on an Airbus A330 injured 119 passengers and crew. Over 6.3 million views here...incredible! The survivors of the QF72 appreciate your interest and support, and I hope the warnings I voice in the book and in the documentary are heeded by those in commercial aviation, and elsewhere. Exotic systems create exotic failures. This is one of them. Thank you for all the great comments, from all of us on the QF72.
Thank YOU and your crew, sir! Fate is the hunter, you won!
God bless you sir, and keep you safe.
Our God Loves US🌳
It’s the man himself!
You should be so proud of yourself, never think that any of that was your fault. you are a hero in mine and everyone else eyes!!👏🏻👏🏻 stay safe🌳🌻
Wow, that flight crew was incredible! They used every skill granted them to keep the passengers and crew alive. The ability to keep calm and focused under such intense pressure never fails to astound me. Fuzzy working so hard to get recognition for the flight crew despite his own physical and emotional trauma is incredible 👏
You're an amazing human! Such poise and compassion love this guy! Amazing job
His actions saved so many people yet those people gave him death stares when he landed.
Ppl will always being ungreatful. He is a great Hero. God bless him.
That and the fact that he feels guilty about it. The human mind is fascinating and screwed up at the same time.
Just imagine being on that flight for a second. So, most of the passengers are in shock for starters. The fact that the plane landed safely put them in a different and higher shock if you will. They’re not rational and for good reason, and if their faces showed disgust towards the Captain, I bet you dollars to doughnuts that’s not what they would’ve showed had they been in a rational state of mind.
That’s how I see it, and I may be wrong, so be it.
Most likely what he was seeing was those individuals being in shock.
@Pat Morac yeah that makes more sense doubt they could even clearly think that it’s the pilots fault even if it was I wouldn’t be like omggg it was his fault I’d be in shock and traumatized but like damn:( I feel bad for everyone involved
This pilot is a hero! i feel so sorry for him thinking the injured kids parents looked at him with reproach....hr actually saved their kids!
Don’t forgot fuzzy he is a real legend and will be in my heart until the seconds of my life
Look what you did to my kid? Excuse me, but this man saved your kids life! You be fcking greatful that your kid sees the light of day again! That’s the most bs I’ve ever seen from a parent
@First Amendment 👌🏿
Devastating. Everyone’s worst nightmare. Thank God for those quick thinking pilots. Thank God those people survived. 😔
I am binge watching these channels and I think I have learned to remain calm in every situation.... only then can we think logically. Captain Sullivan's ability to think in these critical moments saved their lives.
Captain Kevin Sullivan's military training enabled him to focus on the task and responsibility at hand instead of panicking.
in the scores of accidents/incidents I've never heard of any pilot just sitting there panicking while at the helm of a passenger aircraft. there isn't time for anyone and all pilots are trained to fly
@@TheDrjaydrjay probbly cozz the ones that do crashed
@@Ryan-mv5wi That makes no sense.
Quantus would have lost its world class safest airline if it wasnt for this pilots heroic effort. He is the only reason there were no fatalities. Quantus should acknowledge him for his incredible skill, knowledge and bravery.
*Qantas
A bit of trivia for you: Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service. QANTAS is an acronym.
@@flowerpower8722 Well unless they mean Queensland Underworld and Northern Territory Aerial Service that acronym still doesn’t contain a “U”.
Qantas*
Wow…just wow . What a hero, amongst many others on that flight!! And Fuzzy needs recompense for SURE!!!!
Just bought your book, Captain Sullivan, on Audible. You, Sir, are a hero. ✨️⭐️✨️
How dare this airline not take care of Fuzzy after all that trauma? I am furious.
Yeah it doesn’t make sense. They gavehuge settlements to other people. Why just randomly stop at him and go nope? He can’t even work and has PTSD.
Fuzzy deserves the best!
I just watched this for the first time and it really got me so emotional, the captain did an amazing job saving all those lives and to be recognised for it shouldn't even be though about as for Fuzzy ? My heart went out to him, shame on that airline to dismiss him like he was nothing to them, yep I'm so furious too, 😠
@@vernie7882 thats a simple one, he was an employee at the time, they could do to him what they did to that lady, legally force him to keep quiet till he quits or retires. they cant do that with passengers not on the company pay roll. so they gotta bribe them into keeping quiet
No kidding! It makes me very angry, too!
Captain Kevin Sullivan’s recently released book called No Man’s Land was written by him to record events and the story of QF72. He wrote it to honour all his crew and passengers and to fill in any blanks from the event for anyone who was on board the flight. Captain Sullivan is also an ongoing strong advocate about the dangers of automation and pilots being trained for loss of control in flight. Every crew member at Qantas would like to see this crew officially honoured and Fuzzy compensated.
I would really like to see a reunion of passengers and crew with national media celebrating this great story. Celebration, recognition, hugging one another again and raising glasses in a toast with media coverage would be a very healing event. I hope I see this happen soon. They are all total heroes.
I will get it . Important
It’s an incredible story of skill, determination and courage over great challenge. He also includes his experience as a fast jet pilot in both the US Navy and Australian airforce. He was meant to come to Australia. You will love the book.
@@louisedingle9949 I am not an aussie but I will try toget the book. This guy is an absolute hero . Hats off to him .a lot of pilots won't make it in such situation
It’s the best book I have ever read. I am a past aviation safety trainer of airline pilots and cabin crew. This crew were epic in their emergency response. You will love the book. It’s also on audio if you can’t get the hard copy.
@@louisedingle9949 thank you
I can’t even imagine how difficult it must be for these people. I have a disabling amount of fear in my life that affects me 24/7. It is extremely difficult to function and every day is an exhausting struggle. But these people are going through much much more than I have ever had to go through. I can’t even begin to imagine how much they have suffered. I hope they can find some sort of peace
And I hope you find some peace too!
My goodness, I'm so sorry for you and the fine folks on the plane
You saved hundreds of lives. Amazing!