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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2021
  • Flight engineer Auburn Calloway boarded Federal Express Flight 705 as a deadhand passenger, intending to murder the crew onboard and crash the plane in order to let his family collect the $2.5 million life insurance policy provided by Federal Express. Despite sustaining severe injuries, the tenacious crew of flight 705 fought back and managed to land safely.
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  • @RickeGnool
    @RickeGnool Před 2 lety +3507

    The fact the captain was able to safely land a plane that was overweight while being severly injuried and without his glasses is incredible.

    • @Jake-cy7to
      @Jake-cy7to Před 2 lety +212

      Overweight, Injured, no glasses, and over speed limit.

    • @cheeseman7493
      @cheeseman7493 Před 2 lety +92

      @@Jake-cy7to that man’s a legend

    • @vivekpandey1470
      @vivekpandey1470 Před 2 lety +81

      even the co pilot did amazing maneuver !!!

    • @hhluvzmagik
      @hhluvzmagik Před 2 lety +47

      And not to mention the damage done to the aircraft during the attack

    • @Thegaoat
      @Thegaoat Před 2 lety +29

      The fact that a fellow coworker made it on the plane with weapons is just mind blowing. These aircrafts are worth millions one would think the airlines would have thought about this scenario possibly unfolding. One things for sure I bet they have heightened security for everyone boarding a plane now even the crew. Sad that it took an incident like this to make changes.

  • @chaerflrt
    @chaerflrt Před 2 lety +1141

    no ones talking about the flight engineer. critically injured right in the beginning on the verge of death, and yet held down the attacker down the entire time. more than half dead and yet saved the plane from being taken over. amazing.

    • @hwanverse2193
      @hwanverse2193 Před rokem +75

      so amazing actually. so much respect for him and the co pilot and pilot for cooperating greatly even after their severe injuries.

    • @pinkpugginz
      @pinkpugginz Před rokem +45

      adrenaline probably. really crazy what the human body can do

    • @BabyMonkeyDefender
      @BabyMonkeyDefender Před rokem +31

      @@pinkpugginz
      You sure got that right.
      That fight or flight adrenaline pushes through your body like a tsunami. That the possibility of flight is rendered impossible, the fight response would become intense.
      The only thing I can reference to prove the incredible strength adrenaline causes is the mother, who's son was working on his car in the garage. The jack somehow collapsed and the entire weight of the car was crushing his chest to his thighs.
      His mom had stepped out there and saw her son trapped. She screamed, a neighbor across the street in his own garage saw what was going on and started to run over. Just as he reached their driveway he saw the mom lift the car up and off her son. He knew what he needed to do and raced in and pulled the woman's son from under the car mom was holding up.
      He got him out and mom had to let go.
      Her son has some internal injuries, nearly all his ribs were cracked or broken, one of his hips was broken, add his upper thigh was broken. He survived but healing was lengthy.
      As for mom; she didn't get out unscathed. Ligaments we're torn in her elbow, and shoulder. Muscles in her other arm and pectoral muscles were pulled severely. In her left hand cartilage, and bones broke from the compression, and tendons were damaged.
      She healed but had lingering problems with her left hand.
      She'd do it again though, I guarantee it. No parent would not try to save their kid.
      Oh yeah, her son was 30, she was 55!
      You got it so right man.

    • @evakerekes2207
      @evakerekes2207 Před rokem +4

      Of course he is an other hero with pilot all are hero's.
      Thank you God they are a life .bless a life

    • @paulinereynolds3137
      @paulinereynolds3137 Před rokem +5

      He's definitely a miracle

  • @s3dragon
    @s3dragon Před 2 lety +418

    The amount of rage that threatened to boil over in my mind when Calloway screamed "get your foot off me, you're hurting me!" after having bludgeoned all three crew members to the brink of death with no remorse.. I have no words. Grateful for everyone else in this story who were alert, did their jobs right and even went above and beyond to make sure the plane landed as safely as possible with no lethality.

    • @adriennekelley9600
      @adriennekelley9600 Před rokem +21

      I know..insane..Oh REALLY..IAM HURTING YOU...OOH SO SORRY...I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME....YOU GOT A BE KIDDING..SELFISHNESS TO THE MAX...HE STILL ONLY CARED ABOUT HIMSELF..

    • @triciac1019
      @triciac1019 Před rokem +5

      Same here!

    • @buckwheat1070
      @buckwheat1070 Před 11 měsíci +7

      They all do that when they are being arrested.

    • @PerfectZeroMusic_
      @PerfectZeroMusic_ Před 10 měsíci +9

      Honestly, i think it was just a desperate act of manipulation to find a chance to overpower them more so than him actually feeling hurt and saying that in response
      Just as disgusting either way though

    • @graysonwalker
      @graysonwalker Před 9 měsíci +3

      Calloway was a legend in his own mind....never had the mentality to handle being a pilot....

  • @LucyKosaki
    @LucyKosaki Před rokem +121

    Wow, this is like straight out of a movie. The 2 persons battling the bad guy in the back, risking their lifes, while the person in the cockpit is doing insane stunts including almost turning the airplane on its back. I'm so glad everyone survived and the airplane managed to withstand those manuvers.

    • @danni1993
      @danni1993 Před rokem +6

      I wish it WAS a movie. 😊

    • @damidnightgolfer
      @damidnightgolfer Před 9 měsíci +5

      I started watching this with the intention of playing fortnite and I ended up exiting FN.

  • @jazzjazznjazz
    @jazzjazznjazz Před 2 lety +3538

    The part that hurt me the most is that three passionate and heroic pilots couldn’t fly anymore after this incident .. it pretty much ended their flying career 😞

    • @tsukishimakei5079
      @tsukishimakei5079 Před 2 lety +59

      ikr :(

    • @FranciscoPerez74
      @FranciscoPerez74 Před 2 lety +74

      It's better than being dead. They sustained work related injuries. FedEx is covering for their disabilities. 👍🏾

    • @cozyfire13
      @cozyfire13 Před 2 lety +301

      @@FranciscoPerez74 nah they shouldnt have gone thru that to begin with. Hope FedEx gave them huge compensation since they couldnt work anymore

    • @SimonQuigley
      @SimonQuigley Před 2 lety +262

      @@cozyfire13 FedEx probably gave them vouchers to send 3 packages for free.

    • @louisianacookingwithkay
      @louisianacookingwithkay Před 2 lety +10

      Right

  • @urielavraham7279
    @urielavraham7279 Před 2 lety +1258

    6th grade teacher: when you have an adrenaline rush it's called a "fight or flight" response.
    Pilots: We choose both.

    • @Pavandeep239
      @Pavandeep239 Před 2 lety +54

      Wow this comment is so fly I jumped out of my jump seat!!

    • @frankfrank5411
      @frankfrank5411 Před 2 lety +29

      Underrated lmao

    • @aspiringcaptain
      @aspiringcaptain Před 2 lety +32

      Yeah it’s most definitely fight and flight 😂 pilots don’t act like most people during stressful situations

    • @kateg4623
      @kateg4623 Před 2 lety +10

      Brilliant!

    • @mayaringer5711
      @mayaringer5711 Před rokem

      😂😂

  • @Lu-ql
    @Lu-ql Před rokem +117

    49:35 You can clearly see and hear the sadness in which he speaks about something that was taken away from him. It's a shame they could never fly again. 🙁
    But I'm really happy they managed to not only survive this incident but also recover from serious brain injuries. I've seen people not fully recover from much less, when it comes head trauma, so I'm glad they were able to.

  • @7nviie
    @7nviie Před rokem +99

    theres no telling how many lives were saved. these men are real life superheroes.

    • @kirabogloria2187
      @kirabogloria2187 Před rokem +6

      I think it's only cargo...and 2 pilots and 2 engineers..they all survived

    • @7nviie
      @7nviie Před rokem +19

      @@kirabogloria2187 if that plane crashed where the attacker intended it to, it could have exploded and killed many people at the landing pad. it says so in the video…

    • @modshroom
      @modshroom Před 11 měsíci

      they saved themselves. the attacker wasn't going to crash it into civilians he just wanted to die and get insurance money.

  • @karekarenz4713
    @karekarenz4713 Před 2 lety +3578

    So just to secure his children's future, he was going to leave other children without their fathers. What a nasty horrible selfish piece of work.

    • @jaylockwood5030
      @jaylockwood5030 Před 2 lety +14

      he was innocent

    • @prolifikent8566
      @prolifikent8566 Před 2 lety +189

      @@jaylockwood5030 how so ?

    • @raquellofstedt9713
      @raquellofstedt9713 Před 2 lety +220

      Tunnel vision and a bit of narcisism. Think his first target was his old crew, with a woman at the helm. What would have happened if the crew hadn´t been changed?

    • @jaylockwood5030
      @jaylockwood5030 Před 2 lety +6

      @@raquellofstedt9713 you would have done the same

    • @raquellofstedt9713
      @raquellofstedt9713 Před 2 lety +242

      @@jaylockwood5030 Bye troll

  • @cryptidfaerie4107
    @cryptidfaerie4107 Před 3 lety +3029

    Tucker is a real G, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a pilot say he was using the plane as a weapon against his attackers. That’s just badass

    • @amberrose1108
      @amberrose1108 Před 2 lety +105

      He’s like Harrison Ford, a true warrior. God was with that flight!

    • @pizzaplanettruck9761
      @pizzaplanettruck9761 Před 2 lety +107

      I've heard of using a plane as a weapon, but not like how he did it.

    • @xanatax1844
      @xanatax1844 Před 2 lety +80

      that flight data recorder should be in a museum if they got a recording of Tucker’s flying! 🤩 legendary!

    • @excellNexcel
      @excellNexcel Před 2 lety +13

      Tucker is a coward. He could have easily got the airplane flying straight and level, set it on auto-pilot and then joined the party at the back. But he used the aircraft to keep them away from him. He was really thinking about himself.It was a flight or fight response - 2 pilots were in a fight response, and he was in a "flight" response.

    • @sphansel3257
      @sphansel3257 Před 2 lety +6

      @@pizzaplanettruck9761 9/11

  • @Hammerlane31
    @Hammerlane31 Před rokem +157

    The captain is 1 of the best pilots I've ever seen. He flew a jumbo jet as if it was a fighter jet in a war. I hate he went through this but he saved so many lives. ✈🇺🇸

    • @Frontier327
      @Frontier327 Před rokem +2

      He saved 3, excluding the hijacker.

    • @georgittesingbiel219
      @georgittesingbiel219 Před rokem +13

      Not to mention any lives on the ground had the plane crashed.

    • @walkwest3
      @walkwest3 Před rokem

      he only saved 3

    • @DizzyMapping
      @DizzyMapping Před rokem +10

      @@walkwest3 and how many lives have you saved?

    • @walkwest3
      @walkwest3 Před rokem

      Uhhh, a lot! Especially in bedwars!

  • @satmtca
    @satmtca Před rokem +241

    “Get your foot off, you’re hurting me” he deserves that pain and more for what he was attempting to do all so he could provide for his family and even at this point did he really think that with this mass murder-suicide that they’d still get the money from his insurance?

    • @paulalangley9534
      @paulalangley9534 Před rokem +6

      He wasn't as smart as he thought.he was.Fred Smith

    • @chrisblackburne2412
      @chrisblackburne2412 Před rokem +15

      He disabled the audio recorder so that they wouldn't know but he was to dumb to think they would call maintenance to fix it.

    • @yvonnegrassi9219
      @yvonnegrassi9219 Před rokem

      Should have stepped on his b$$$s.!!!!

    • @richardunitedstatesmarinecorps
      @richardunitedstatesmarinecorps Před rokem +1

      🥀🇺🇸🥀
      My thoughts
      Exactly
      🇺🇸🥀🇺🇸

    • @stevenkramer6217
      @stevenkramer6217 Před rokem +3

      That’s the unanswered question: would they have granted the insurance money, or would they have figured out what happened. Even without the CVR the spear gun might have seemed suspicious?

  • @babesmagee1
    @babesmagee1 Před 2 lety +1288

    This is an example of a pilot who didn't just learn to fly a plane but thoroughly understood everything about flying and the machine he was in. Also what a testament to hiring ex-military pilots.

    • @AromaBlue
      @AromaBlue Před rokem +68

      Also to the people that built this plane.

    • @9foxgrl15
      @9foxgrl15 Před rokem +44

      @@AromaBlue and the mechanics who kept it fine tuned

    • @lynnedavance5833
      @lynnedavance5833 Před rokem +12

      Bravo!my three hero’s!

    • @rosemarykriegel3226
      @rosemarykriegel3226 Před rokem +24

      This pilot was not only ex military, but an ex military fighter pilot.

    • @elizabethbottroff1218
      @elizabethbottroff1218 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Throughout the maneuvers, I was marveling that the cargo stayed in place.

  • @istlix
    @istlix Před 3 lety +2536

    Horrible person. Taking away these three innocent men's passion, and severely injuring them while trying to take their life. Disgusting.

    • @rolfenblom412
      @rolfenblom412 Před 2 lety +29

      Exactly

    • @keepingup2952
      @keepingup2952 Před 2 lety +47

      His wife drove him to do it. What kind of person is she?

    • @istlix
      @istlix Před 2 lety +138

      @@keepingup2952 Then they’re both horrible. Doesn’t make him less horrible, he still tried to do it and was gonna go through with it. I see where he’s coming from but man that’s a CRAZY solution to things.

    • @chriscooper7642
      @chriscooper7642 Před 2 lety +34

      I have to play devil’s advocate here just a bit. First, let me make it very clear that I’m extremely sorry for what those pilots endured and as a result, what they’ve lost forever. I cried watching them at the very end. However, Mr. Calloway had a mental illness that kept him from having the ability to cope with life’s tragedies that most people handle just fine. He also suffered great loss, albeit due to his own actions, nevertheless with lifelong horrible consequences. What kind of relationship do you think he has with his children as a result of what he did? They also suffered

    • @terrondt
      @terrondt Před 2 lety +114

      @@chriscooper7642 lets not whitewash and minimize this monster. He planned n knew what he was doing

  • @kobyschechter8163
    @kobyschechter8163 Před rokem +22

    You can hear Dave Sanders struggling to talk at many points in his interview. It’s terrible that the three of them were never able to fly again but they saved the lives of all the workers in the FedEx hub.

  • @HeinzGuderian_
    @HeinzGuderian_ Před 2 lety +436

    I am personal friends with his son. The man is a great guy, loving husband/father and has a solid career. What his father did was completely nuts.

  • @koringuyen2269
    @koringuyen2269 Před 2 lety +1640

    That bad guy is a monster, horrible person. Good he’s rotting in jail. You wanting to end your life that’s your business, BUT to harm others around you or taking their lives also is NOT acceptable!

    • @Blockguy0128
      @Blockguy0128 Před 2 lety +32

      He should get a life sentence in jail

    • @TheReaperHunter
      @TheReaperHunter Před 2 lety +63

      @@Blockguy0128 46:43

    • @michellejackson9576
      @michellejackson9576 Před 2 lety +35

      Glad he's locked up thought he may have got off a insanity plea thank you Jesus .

    • @equarg
      @equarg Před 2 lety +71

      Yea……he is in there for life.
      Especially what happened after 9/11.
      Even Obama declined give him a presidential pardon!

    • @korbell1089
      @korbell1089 Před 2 lety +44

      and whines because they were hurting him!

  • @vincentyang8065
    @vincentyang8065 Před 2 lety +2134

    Everyone's talking about the people. No one going to realize how well that plane held up? Performing evasive maneuvers meant for a fighter jet and tires holding up during landing. The engineers/maintainance workers need a raise.

    • @hasanhaitham276
      @hasanhaitham276 Před 2 lety +37

      The pilots got fired which is really sad because if they didnt do their actions the plane would have crashed

    • @moldyheracles
      @moldyheracles Před 2 lety +327

      @@hasanhaitham276 They didnt get fired, the real reason is that they 3 got severe injuries that they are not capable of flying anymore

    • @lemondrop8265
      @lemondrop8265 Před 2 lety +73

      @@hasanhaitham276 they didnt get fired.... they arent physically capable of flying anymore. one of them probably has permanet brain damage

    • @Syuzhu
      @Syuzhu Před 2 lety +16

      @@lemondrop8265 permanent brain damage huh? Seems like we have the same thing in common

    • @Syuzhu
      @Syuzhu Před 2 lety +2

      @Dustin Kramer did you miss the joke?

  • @hhluvzmagik
    @hhluvzmagik Před 2 lety +141

    I know everyone is giving that flight crew much deserved respect for their heroism, but can we also give a moment of respect for the aircraft for its performance in this event? And in the aftermath McDonnell Douglas actually met with Tucker for a debriefing for how he was able to handle that DC-10 without losing the aircraft because he handled the majority of the flying during the attack.

    • @hunterbear2421
      @hunterbear2421 Před rokem +21

      gotta give the maintence crew a their much deserved respect

    • @ToastyNoneofyourbusiness
      @ToastyNoneofyourbusiness Před rokem +14

      It's nothing short of a miracle that a plane notorious for so many problems survived such an incident.

    • @dynasty0019
      @dynasty0019 Před 8 měsíci +5

      FedEx Flight 705 was the DC-10's ultimate redemption story. After so many crashes from losing cargo doors, hydraulics, engines, etc. in the 70's and 80's. The DC-10, with all of the lessons learned from the past, performed beyond what it's designed to do and saved countless lives.

    • @tommyl.dayandtherunaways820
      @tommyl.dayandtherunaways820 Před 8 měsíci +4

      ⁠@@dynasty0019The DC-10: It’s life was a turbulent ride, but the landing was beautiful

    • @doctoremil2678
      @doctoremil2678 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@ToastyNoneofyourbusiness To be fair, the crash of American Airlines 191 was caused by improper maintenance, not a design flaw.

  • @jagmeetsingh01
    @jagmeetsingh01 Před 2 lety +46

    The cockpit crew showed more heroism than I have ever seen even in a fictional story. True heroes!

  • @ondrejsedlak4935
    @ondrejsedlak4935 Před 2 lety +3087

    I will never complain if FedEx loses or delays my package ever again.

  • @yutbxt22
    @yutbxt22 Před 3 lety +840

    Saddest thing, All three of them were never Class 1 medically cleared to fly again. This part is the worst thing that can happen to a Pilot.

    • @harpergrace5846
      @harpergrace5846 Před 2 lety +97

      That’s sad because he took that from them

    • @phr3ui559
      @phr3ui559 Před 2 lety +12

      What does that mean

    • @aviatorchannel8256
      @aviatorchannel8256 Před 2 lety +109

      @@phr3ui559 When you become a pilot, you are given a medical certificate Class 1, 2, or 3. If your medical status changes, your certificate class will likely lower, putting your career in jeopardy.

    • @phr3ui559
      @phr3ui559 Před 2 lety +5

      @@aviatorchannel8256 sheiiit

    • @thegoldenorder1240
      @thegoldenorder1240 Před 2 lety +49

      @@phr3ui559 They basically had to change careers and financially were put into complete shambles. Glad not 1 rich wallet packed government official did not bother to help at all. Probably why the hijacker flipped out to begin with. The stress and lack of appreciation. We are all human.

  • @mirrrstery
    @mirrrstery Před 2 lety +44

    Watching the pilot casually talking about how he had the airplane TURNED OVER IN THE AIR just blows my mind.

  • @pamabbott586
    @pamabbott586 Před rokem +40

    You three deserve the awards. Also thank you for your service gentlemen. I appreciate what you did for federal express. You saved a bunch of lives. Congrats.

  • @sixstanger00
    @sixstanger00 Před 2 lety +2879

    It's unfortunate that Calloway took away their careers in a selfish act, but given that it's possible he would've crashed the plane into the terminal, those three pilots sacrificed their careers to save dozens, if it not hundreds of lives.

    • @dfwridinglessons
      @dfwridinglessons Před 2 lety +71

      3500 work there during the day and 7000 at night.

    • @EmaleesBoyfriend
      @EmaleesBoyfriend Před 2 lety +19

      T said attempted murder and the men talking about the stuff is them well besides call away he’s rotting in jail

    • @sixstanger00
      @sixstanger00 Před 2 lety +118

      @Ethan Aasen They suffered massive head trauma. Most high-profile jobs requiring you to operate heavy machinery and where you're responsible for the safety of other people have strict regulations on mental health.
      For example if you have a history of epilepsy, you can't get a pilot's license, even if you're on medication. The risk is too high.
      Commercial airline pilots must maintain a spotless mental health record.

    • @messynessy1485
      @messynessy1485 Před 2 lety +73

      Its incredibly selfish of Calloway such a coward. The three crew members are truly heros and I just glad they were able to stay alive.

    • @algireaux1364
      @algireaux1364 Před 2 lety +26

      Hell to Calloway

  • @loganevan1116
    @loganevan1116 Před 3 lety +1307

    That was brilliant flying. The plane held it together. "Get off, you're hurting me!" Heck, I'd be kicking the heck out of him

    • @carolmorris404
      @carolmorris404 Před 3 lety +18

      Really, it's not as though they were in their clear, mental thinking.

    • @AviationNut
      @AviationNut Před 3 lety +61

      The amazing thing is that the DC-10 involved in this incident is 36 years old now and still flying for FEDEX to this day.

    • @htos1av
      @htos1av Před 3 lety +8

      @@AviationNut They NEVER were dangerous, just rushed into production initially.

    • @jessdavis2677
      @jessdavis2677 Před 3 lety +22

      This incident among others is why I'll forever die on the hill that the DC-10's reputation was undeserved. The cargo door got fixed, and the incidents that it's been involved in since have been through no fault of its own (maintenance, terrorist attacks, bad piloting, etc.)

    • @AviationNut
      @AviationNut Před 3 lety +4

      @@htos1av
      Where did i say the DC-10 was dangerous?. The DC-10 became a great workhorse and tough aircraft, it's one of my favorite aircraft.

  • @samonelly4813
    @samonelly4813 Před rokem +23

    Oh my gosh how was he able to move the plane like that???! That’s insane, what a skilled pilot and thank god the plane held up

  • @Rei_doll
    @Rei_doll Před 10 měsíci +9

    This is why FedEx is the best shipping company because even when they have attempted hijacking and murder, they can still deliver your package

  • @TheLavennovell
    @TheLavennovell Před 2 lety +4134

    Those 3 pilots are HEROES. Actors whose potraying them are also excellent.

  • @rizb506
    @rizb506 Před 3 lety +839

    Pilot asked for armed intervention. Only one paramedic enters the plane without handcuffs lol

    • @nightingaleofficial3604
      @nightingaleofficial3604 Před 3 lety +95

      And dude was firefighter too. So much for the traffic controller’s “roger that”

    • @TedApelt
      @TedApelt Před 3 lety +123

      I was expecting a SWAT team.

    • @pizzaplanettruck9761
      @pizzaplanettruck9761 Před 2 lety +13

      Sanders did say they had it under control.

    • @notme2day
      @notme2day Před 2 lety +81

      @@pizzaplanettruck9761 I'd still expect an armed presence after attempted hijacking but maybe that's just me.

    • @rizb506
      @rizb506 Před 2 lety +56

      @@pizzaplanettruck9761 no doesn’t matter. When the term hijacking has been uttered on board an airplane. You gotta expect at least some type of law enforcement to show up before the paramedics and firemen.

  • @jakreu
    @jakreu Před rokem +19

    This particular plane also suffered a cargo fire not long ago. But she survived (again). What a tank.

  • @Thegaoat
    @Thegaoat Před 2 lety +62

    The fact that a fellow coworker made it on the plane with weapons is just mind blowing. These aircrafts are worth millions one would think the airlines would have thought about this scenario possibly unfolding. One things for sure I bet they have heightened security for everyone boarding a plane now even the crew. Sad that it took an incident like this to make changes.

  • @Bing903
    @Bing903 Před 3 lety +2551

    This is better than any Hollywood movie.

  • @ravpol1440
    @ravpol1440 Před 2 lety +460

    I worked for FedEx and it was because of this guy is the reason why FedEx discontinued the jump seat program which allows any FedEx employees to fly for free anywhere FedEx goes smh I hated him for this.

    • @equarg
      @equarg Před 2 lety +62

      Wow. I did not know that little fact.
      Sucks that one SOB (not racist, just stating he tried to murder 3 co-workers and crash a jet) can ruin everything for everyone else.
      Those 3 pilots are real hero’s in my book. Hear FedEx is making sure to take care of them. They have ground jobs (like teaching) and are ok financially.

    • @ravpol1440
      @ravpol1440 Před 2 lety +102

      @@equarg it isn’t being racist when someone of color commits a crime that endangers others and you point them out unless of course you start calling him racist names. But yea he ruined it for other FedEx employees because we were enjoying the luxury of flying for free.

    • @robland6804
      @robland6804 Před 2 lety +40

      That DOES suck. Maybe they could restart the program if the person in the jump seat agrees to wear handcuffs lol

    • @Anna_Stetik
      @Anna_Stetik Před 2 lety +70

      @@equarg "SOB" is not a racist term. Can this new generation stop freaking out over everything? You're allowed to call an SOB an SOB no matter what that person looks like or 'feels' like.

    • @aprilpuglia7967
      @aprilpuglia7967 Před 2 lety +12

      @@ravpol1440 damn that sucks. This was such an unnecessary situation

  • @Guitar4life99
    @Guitar4life99 Před 2 lety +31

    To the three men, the engineering and build quality of that plane, well done. What a hell of a challenge to overcome, disappointing but perfectly understandable as to why they won't fly again, absolute legends.

  • @syllevineo
    @syllevineo Před rokem +27

    None of these man were selfish, none of them protected their own interest. All their interests were shared:to protect each other. The decision to let the captain fly the plane all while knowing that the other two who stays behind will be even more badly injured. Yet they just sacrificed in order for things to run as accordingly... such brave brave men

  • @redmel7719
    @redmel7719 Před 3 lety +964

    It’s abhorrent this man tried to take their lives, but it’s a travesty he took their livelihood. What an amazing story of three true professionals.

    • @htos1av
      @htos1av Před 3 lety +16

      Severely, no doubt they're set for life, but damn, I'd want to have my own airplane(always have) still.

    • @freddapelter8332
      @freddapelter8332 Před 3 lety +29

      I could not agree more. Seems that everyone lost that day. It sounds like he may not have managed to take their lives, but he killed their spirit and passion.

    • @amberrose1108
      @amberrose1108 Před 2 lety +8

      @@freddapelter8332 no he didn’t

    • @yamaha6501982
      @yamaha6501982 Před 2 lety +15

      The insurance company would have investigate aftermath and discover it was suspicious what he did prior to the plane crash and not pay a dime......

    • @yamaha6501982
      @yamaha6501982 Před 2 lety

      pardon....

  • @rebecca_r
    @rebecca_r Před 2 lety +743

    Those pilots saved a 50 million dollar plane and potentially an entire FedEx hub. I hope they were given more from the company then an "award"

    • @allstarmark12345
      @allstarmark12345 Před 2 lety +12

      Well it was insured so…. Probably not

    • @divyanshsingh3231
      @divyanshsingh3231 Před 2 lety +43

      @@allstarmark12345 yeah .. all ships and planes are insured before they start operating.
      In india , it's compulsory even for cars..
      We cannot drive legally without insurance .

    • @droneshotsantoine1805
      @droneshotsantoine1805 Před 2 lety +8

      It's more than 50 million

    • @Cris-em9tn
      @Cris-em9tn Před 2 lety +6

      @@divyanshsingh3231 Same in many of the US states. I believe there's a couple that don't require it, but for instance if I buy a car with cash (versus a loan) I only need one type of insurance that protects other people, whether injured on the ground or have property damage or in a car. Meanwhile there is a second type that you normally need if you do a lease or buy a car on a loan. I need to carry it for $100,000, even though my car was worth $35,000 brand new.
      It's simply to make sure you can't drive off after an accident, and the other coverage is to protect your car. But if I cancel my insurance (all of it, or just the part that protects other people) then the state is notified. If I don't turn in my license plates too, taking the car off the road, I get charged like $8 a day for going uninsured. And I believe after a while it'll even require a new registration.

    • @swapnilsen451
      @swapnilsen451 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Cris-em9tn What @Divyansh is referring to is the same thing you are talking about. It’s called 3rd party insurance here. The first party insurance is not mandatory. So, it’s not necessary to insure your vehicles.

  • @guccigangsta9776
    @guccigangsta9776 Před 2 lety +10

    Wow the end where the captain says, "I really miss flying" broke me down I tears, I swear to God.

  • @firefighter343
    @firefighter343 Před 2 lety +7

    For me there’s nothing better than cozying up under the blankets and watching these documentaries with my headphones on. Very grateful to have such quality content!

  • @jilpok1074
    @jilpok1074 Před 2 lety +1684

    He leaves a suicide note for his ex wife and expects them to get the life insurance? Doesn’t seem so bright…

    • @IanBenedict
      @IanBenedict Před 2 lety +186

      Certainly a bright man earlier in his life, seems mental illness/career rage/homicidal tendencies replaced that

    • @jakstorm3180
      @jakstorm3180 Před 2 lety +38

      What ya think shes gonna do with that money, as a flight engineer he should have had a reasonable salary to support his family, tellz me she was nuthin but a gold digger and he did that for absolutely nothing. He has one hell of an honorable past but he basically un did everything good he achieved by doing what he did.

    • @jilpok1074
      @jilpok1074 Před 2 lety +98

      @@jakstorm3180 wow. Somebody got burned. Let’s stick to the facts. The reason he was triggered to do what he did was because he was likely going to get fired for forging how many flight hours he had. He was going to get fired. And if you paid attention, there are two contradicting stories on why he did it. One story is that he wanted to give the life insurance TO HIS KIDS (so I don’t know why you are bringing the wife into this) and the other story is that he did it so he could crash the plane into the fedex building. Yes. There are evil people out there, ex wives, family coworkers etc. It’s what you do about it that counts.

    • @Berserk1Manga
      @Berserk1Manga Před 2 lety +10

      @@jilpok1074 Did you listen at all? They weren't being supported enough in his eyes because the wife probably was living beyond her means. So that's why he wanted to die so that more money could go to the family.

    • @yamaha6501982
      @yamaha6501982 Před 2 lety +13

      He was not a professional escrow and was more seeking revenge on his employer

  • @manaalmoosa7977
    @manaalmoosa7977 Před 2 lety +10

    "I had to learn to walk, talk and chew gum all over again" even when talking about such a harrowing experience, he can still crack a joke
    That aside, those pilots were real MVPs

  • @wood8577
    @wood8577 Před 11 měsíci +7

    They need to make a movie about this amazing story. These guys are living legends.

  • @matthewalston1226
    @matthewalston1226 Před 2 lety +1129

    During his trial, Calloway attempted to invoke an insanity defense, but was found guilty of multiple charges, including attempted murder, attempted air piracy, and interference with flight crew operations. He received two consecutive life sentences with no chance of parole.

    • @ahmedadventures1999
      @ahmedadventures1999 Před 2 lety +4

      Good riddance… 😡

    • @burkelocksley658
      @burkelocksley658 Před 2 lety +130

      Am glad he lived to feel the punishment. If he was dead he wouldn't have felt nothing. He had to suffer to pay.

    • @chubby_cheesecake_cheeks
      @chubby_cheesecake_cheeks Před 2 lety +27

      The Air Piracy one was reduced but he’s still going to be in prison for life.

    • @leahparker9033
      @leahparker9033 Před 2 lety

      I hope he really does stay there because sociopaths like him never change.

    • @ninjasiren
      @ninjasiren Před 2 lety +30

      good, he should stay in prison, and never to leave it. if he ended up having parole or something else, he should never be in any aircraft (small or jumbo)

  • @icy9608
    @icy9608 Před 2 lety +846

    *Almost kills 3 men with violent blunt weapons* “😁”
    *Gets handcuffed* “ouchie! Your hurting me!”

    • @winter_wlf8734
      @winter_wlf8734 Před 2 lety +51

      That is exactly what I was thinking

    • @Jdn__0001
      @Jdn__0001 Před 2 lety +13

      @Jonathon Titus
      You gave my brother a stroke reading that comment. He’s dead now so thanks a lot.

    • @maxmusic5380
      @maxmusic5380 Před 2 lety +1

      Keep in mind this guy wanted to die

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp Před 2 lety +2

      @@Jdn__0001 what idiots read youtube comments together

    • @carolinacolmenaresvaldivia9014
      @carolinacolmenaresvaldivia9014 Před 2 lety +2

      He got the nerve! 🤨

  • @reneallen8302
    @reneallen8302 Před rokem +55

    Just knowing this actually happened at all is mind blowing! There is not enough money or awards that could express the heroism that these pilots displayed. So happy they all survived. This was truly action packed and scary! I wonder if the people who received the packages from that flight know what happened in transit? ✈️

    • @ChloieEke
      @ChloieEke Před rokem +7

      Yeah, me too. Curious to know as well if they did know what happened to that flight is very tragic.

    • @woofbark4475
      @woofbark4475 Před rokem

      Upset Member of the Public:
      Hello is this FedEx Complaints?
      FedEx Complaints: Yes it is... How can i assist you?
      Upset member of the Public: Well my package arrived today in a very disheveled state and there appears to be blood all over it! I'm most upset by the unprofessionalism at FedEx not to mention that the package was meant to arrive a few days ago.
      FedEx: "Well Mame now let me see... Oh yes! Your package was probably on one of our planes that had an attempted takeover...All three pilots were attacked and suffered severe head wounds as a disgruntled employee hit them over the head with a hammer whilst they were flying. They lost quite a lot of blood and were momentarily knocked out! They then managed to fight with their attacker for about 30 minutes whilst being hit a few more times whilst they wrestled with him. So yes there probably was a fair amount of blood splatter in that particular flight mame. And the package was most likely damaged as the plane was being placed into extreme g-force manoeuvres to help subdue the attacker.
      We're sorry for any inconvenience or momentary trauma this may have caused you.
      Member of the Public: "Oh my!" I guess that explains it Okay,Thank you!

  • @lisafullmer2684
    @lisafullmer2684 Před rokem +6

    Wow, this made me cry! As an RN & having had a craniotomy for a brain tumor, l was tuned in to the fractured skulls & bone fragments in brain tissue. Breaks my heart that the enemy took away the ability to fly for all 3 men, a job they loved. Im just stunned.....

  • @frankmarshal7767
    @frankmarshal7767 Před 3 lety +414

    The pilots instinctive decision to use the aircraft to his advantage, from his military training, that was exceptional.

    • @shelbycameros923
      @shelbycameros923 Před 2 lety +2

      That was really witty of them!!

    • @Clifton100
      @Clifton100 Před 2 lety +7

      Not necessarily. It could've been the worst decision to fly it like a fighter jet. If you remember, this airplane was falling apart because of the crazy speeds it wasn't designed to handle. So in lieu of stable hand-to-hand combat and the uncertain risk that entails, he could've sent them all to certain death by playing fighter pilot in a cargo plane.

    • @ohh2752
      @ohh2752 Před 2 lety +2

      can someone explain to me why when he realized he needed to dump the fuel he couldn't just put it on autopilot. isnt that the point of AUTOPILOT

    • @fugie1215
      @fugie1215 Před 2 lety +6

      @@ohh2752 I think its because he is already maneuvering the plane for landing(going down).. auto pilot can be use when you are flying normally with height stable from the ground.

    • @ohh2752
      @ohh2752 Před 2 lety +1

      @@fugie1215 ohh makes sense thank u !

  • @bernlin2000
    @bernlin2000 Před 2 lety +1217

    Tucker's fast thinking after being viciously assaulted is just extraordinary...the kind of thing you only hear about in Hollywood films, made real. What an amazingly brave, tenacious crew! Glad Calloway will never see the outside of a jail cell: such incredibly depraved disregard for the lives of fellow pilots.

    • @democratsarepedos
      @democratsarepedos Před 2 lety +49

      He'll never see this either. I was in Federal prison and they don't give you cell TV's like they do in state prisons. Kind of a shame, because just acting this out looked exhausting. I'd imagine the director kept saying "I didn't say cut! Keep fighting!"

    • @megawatts-jq5xm
      @megawatts-jq5xm Před rokem

      Hey just wanted to tell you that Plz read everything btw Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ love you so much that God would send his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later Get a relationship with God and Jesus and confess for your sins and Live for Christ and not the world and allow God and Jesus into your hearts. God and Jesus are trying to save you from going to hell.
      HELL IS NOT A JOKE. Jehovah and Jesus are all of our Gods and Lords and Saviors✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE WORD✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️Pray to Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ get saved today ✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE GOSPEL✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

    • @megawatts-jq5xm
      @megawatts-jq5xm Před rokem

      Hey just wanted to tell you that Plz read everything btw Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ love you so much that God would send his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later Get a relationship with God and Jesus and confess for your sins and Live for Christ and not the world and allow God and Jesus into your hearts. God and Jesus are trying to save you from going to hell.
      HELL IS NOT A JOKE. Jehovah and Jesus are all of our Gods and Lords and Saviors✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE WORD✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️Pray to Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ get saved today ✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE GOSPEL✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

    • @robertstack2144
      @robertstack2144 Před rokem +12

      You will never see this made into a movie because of racial overtones.

    • @hollywho9822
      @hollywho9822 Před rokem +5

      God bless these men. What a horrific thing to have happened. I just cannot believe someone could do this.

  • @tris2213
    @tris2213 Před 2 lety +6

    They turned that huge plane into their weapon...treated it like a fighter jet....Dammm this is single handedly the most amazing thing I've watched on this channel....I mean have you seen how he rotated that plane and then the landing???

  • @Parzival_Z98
    @Parzival_Z98 Před 2 lety +8

    The pilots of flight 705 were true heroes fighting off Caloway. Despite the injuries inflicted on them, they managed to save the plane, as well as many lives at the FedEx Hub.

  • @Kitchguy
    @Kitchguy Před 2 lety +886

    They are Hero’s. FEDEX should not allow anyone on their planes without security checks. The same as regular passengers. Also the cockpit door should always be locked.

    • @rachelgarcia4301
      @rachelgarcia4301 Před 2 lety +39

      When will they ever learn? Lock the cockpit.

    • @e30kitty
      @e30kitty Před 2 lety +27

      He was a FEDEX worker at that time....

    • @bower31
      @bower31 Před 2 lety +51

      @@e30kitty Still should have been locked out of the cockpit, he might have been a flight engineer, but he wasn't flight crew on that flight, he was a passenger.

    • @Shylade
      @Shylade Před 2 lety +85

      @@bower31 This happened before 9/11, no one was locking cockpits in 1994

    • @jackthedragonkiller5097
      @jackthedragonkiller5097 Před 2 lety +27

      Most cargo planes today don’t have cockpit doors at all because usually it’s just the flight crew and the relief pilots on long hauls.

  • @MrYorickJenkins
    @MrYorickJenkins Před 2 lety +670

    "You're hurting me" Is that real? Did he really say that? If so, it should go down as one of the most absurd and utterly comtemptible cries of self-entitlement ever made.

    • @unitedtunic7708
      @unitedtunic7708 Před 2 lety +79

      I died laughing at that line. It’s out of this world ridiculous

    • @nater567
      @nater567 Před 2 lety +114

      I've seen firsthand so many people try to attack someone and then whine like that when they're slightly inconvenienced. I'm sure it's just the documentary but far from the realm of possibility.

    • @BGtypiu1850
      @BGtypiu1850 Před 2 lety +4

      @@nater567 yeah I think they just added that line

    • @Southamericangirl42
      @Southamericangirl42 Před 2 lety +1

      Yorick Jenkins You're absolutely right.

    • @lolasmom5816
      @lolasmom5816 Před 2 lety +41

      These videos are made from testimony and recordings, so yea, he really said that

  • @bemazizi4863
    @bemazizi4863 Před rokem +8

    I can’t believe this guy did this. I’m so happy the two pilots and the engineer made it out alive and landed safely knowing there injuries. God bless guys.

  • @tylermorro6663
    @tylermorro6663 Před rokem +14

    What these three airmen accomplished is beyond incredible. It's amazing that they're all alive & and incredibly sad that they could not continue to do what they live for. The last part of this documentary just breaks my heart when they admit how much they miss flying....😢😢😢💔

  • @dynasty0019
    @dynasty0019 Před 3 lety +2086

    The aircraft involved, N306FE, aka The Fourth Hero, is still flying for FedEx today.

    • @jimis3167
      @jimis3167 Před 3 lety +33

      How do you know that??

    • @jay_alpha
      @jay_alpha Před 3 lety +66

      @@jimis3167 this episode was also explained in that podcast and they also mentioned that this specific plane is still flying

    • @jimis3167
      @jimis3167 Před 3 lety +14

      @@jay_alpha ok, thanks!

    • @Biggtout
      @Biggtout Před 3 lety +50

      Well, the plane has alot to tell

    • @muscleman5133
      @muscleman5133 Před 3 lety +25

      @@jay_alpha probs a lot of blood stains on the plane

  • @democratsarepedos
    @democratsarepedos Před 2 lety +510

    "There's bloody footprints on the ceiling." How many people have ever said that?

  • @zachboyd4749
    @zachboyd4749 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Right now there’s actually a major petition for FedEx to preserve the recently retired DC-10 involved in this incident, tail number N306FE. Let’s all pitch in and help keep this piece of aviation history alive and not share the fate of the Gimli Glider!

  • @AudreyLMcFarland
    @AudreyLMcFarland Před rokem +7

    This is one of the most moving accounts of strength, fortitude, LOSS (for all) and what the Pilots and Engineer did to keep that plane in their control, and what they most likely prevented (awful devastation by Calloway) is a testament to those men and their character.

  • @magentapyramid
    @magentapyramid Před 3 lety +775

    I am absolutely awestruck by the sheer bravery, resilience and heroism of that flight crew. To survive this calamity, and then to have justice meted out is no small feat. How appalling that this saga was due to one delusional person's warped attempt to obtain financial gain. Thankfully everyone survived, and the perpetrator is incarcerated for the rest of his life. You think you've seen and heard everything there is, until you hear of a cataclysm like this. It keeps you humble. Please be safe out there.

    • @NeXMaX
      @NeXMaX Před 3 lety +29

      Not at all pitying him because what Calloway did was idiotic beyond all compromise, but his motive for financial gain wasn’t necessarily for himself, but for his children in order to secure their future through funding for higher education.
      There are much better and much more sane and logical means of doing so, but given Calloway’s history, he likely wouldn’t have known and probably carried so much rage against his now-former employers, that he ended up resorting to such an act of attempted air piracy and homicide.
      I feel sad for Sanders and his crew as they were damaged so badly in the incident, both physically and mentally, to the point where they can’t return to commercial flying (not too sure on recreational flight but it’s probably not possible besides certain conditions) but their act of airmanship in order to survive was nothing short of astonishing.

    • @hansandhispanzerfaust6236
      @hansandhispanzerfaust6236 Před 3 lety +15

      It is horrifying to think that there are a lot of people who would and will do this to someone/something, I hope you stay safe as well.

    • @magentapyramid
      @magentapyramid Před 2 lety +1

      @@sharonshen7571 Translation please?

    • @magentapyramid
      @magentapyramid Před 2 lety

      @@StrangeHappening-iu4fu OOOKKKKKAAAAAAYYYY
      Thanks for checking that out. I think I understood it better when it was in chinese.

    • @NeXMaX
      @NeXMaX Před 2 lety +5

      @@StrangeHappening-iu4fu There are plenty of holes in his plan, to be honest.

  • @DjDobleU809
    @DjDobleU809 Před 2 lety +191

    Wow. These men were robbed of their piloting careers. All because a selfish man had a suicide/insurance fraud related mission. Thank you for spoiling his mission. And thank you for keeping him alive to forever think about his failure.

  • @animegirl2245
    @animegirl2245 Před rokem +7

    These three men are absolutely amazing. I'm just in awe that they were able to land safely.

  • @pinkmoonjuice5158
    @pinkmoonjuice5158 Před rokem +5

    All three of those men are absolute Chads. Mad respect to their composure, tenacity, and teamwork 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @lady_k5588
    @lady_k5588 Před 2 lety +508

    This is by far my favorite episode. These men are tough as NAILS! First, the second officer does (what they call) impossible maneuvers to help his crew, Then the pilot completes a CRAZY landing _without his glasses_ AND _with blood running into his eyes!_ People say there are no longer heroes. If anyone says that I'm showing them this video! These three men are MY heros.
    Edit: Every time I have a bad day I come and watch this video, and its like my problems are a grain of sand compared to what they went through. I hope you guys know that you're still my heroes!

  • @Interdictiondeltawing
    @Interdictiondeltawing Před 3 lety +547

    Everybody gangsta till DC-10 starts going air show mode

    • @andresletson572
      @andresletson572 Před 2 lety +1

      ???????

    • @Esmsage
      @Esmsage Před 2 lety +1

      What does that mean?

    • @Interdictiondeltawing
      @Interdictiondeltawing Před 2 lety +13

      @@Esmsage flying maneuvers

    • @zombiealive648
      @zombiealive648 Před 2 lety +14

      And the fact that all of these maneuvers are nearly exceeding the limit of DC-10

    • @yamaha6501982
      @yamaha6501982 Před 2 lety +1

      I think Tucker was trying to crash the plane because he was thinking he was going to die and the Captain and the engineer then he changed his mind hearing them screaming to stop the dive....

  • @Leona000
    @Leona000 Před 2 lety +7

    These pilots not only saved their own lives but potentially the lives of many. They are heros.

  • @user-st5ui9et9l
    @user-st5ui9et9l Před rokem +2

    I mean just wow! I almost have no words. Just so proud of these 3 heroic men. They did exceptionally well considering the situation they've been dealt

  • @musicfreak115
    @musicfreak115 Před 2 lety +561

    As an active air traffic controller I just wanted to say I REALLY appreciate the attention to detail with the phraseology between the controllers and the pilots. VERY well done 👌

    • @melissahollowell7255
      @melissahollowell7255 Před 2 lety +16

      May your higher power of choice bless you and keep as you perform your duties.

    • @alfredfreedomjones5105
      @alfredfreedomjones5105 Před 2 lety +19

      Thank you for your work and may you never have an accident! By the way, I believe they use the actual conversations of the real people involved at some points, that may explain it ☺️

    • @olgatrilogymartin3143
      @olgatrilogymartin3143 Před 2 lety +3

      Much respect to you and an amazing job u do

    • @SuperLordHawHaw
      @SuperLordHawHaw Před rokem +3

      They use the actual recordings for the actors

    • @robertstack2144
      @robertstack2144 Před rokem

      Never once Nikka

  • @p0is0n49
    @p0is0n49 Před 2 lety +422

    "Stop you're hurting me!"
    Yeah let's just ignore the fact that you injured those 3 men severely

    • @informitas0117
      @informitas0117 Před 2 lety +47

      Narcissism, he can't see further than himself.

    • @LathropLdST
      @LathropLdST Před 2 lety +3

      Shhhh, the BLM are going to cry "yOOOOAH MEHN, DAT IZ MURDAH!"
      Cannot even speak English straight

    • @p0is0n49
      @p0is0n49 Před 2 lety +11

      @@LathropLdST What?

    • @EvanAviator
      @EvanAviator Před 2 lety +10

      @@LathropLdST What?

    • @grodeutschland762
      @grodeutschland762 Před 2 lety

      @@p0is0n49 I Think He Is From Germany Since Men In German Is Mehn ( Correct Me If I Am Wrong )

  • @juliebrown3985
    @juliebrown3985 Před 2 lety +10

    Lord have mercy. I've been on the edge of my seat the whole time. Glad all three are okay.

  • @Nikki_Catnip
    @Nikki_Catnip Před 2 lety +7

    My god this is absolutely crazy. Watching this gave me insane anxiety. Those men are absolute heroes.

  • @leadcounsel4869
    @leadcounsel4869 Před 3 lety +316

    These pilots are absolute heroes, working as a team to save each other, and probably untold numbers of people on the ground, possibly Fedex or other structures, etc. Just incredible to survive this cowardly ambush attack, attempted murder and attempted suicide.

    • @sandiemable
      @sandiemable Před 3 lety +14

      It is so sad that these men can no longer fly. I hope they and their families were well taken care of by Fedex.

    • @amberrose1108
      @amberrose1108 Před 2 lety +6

      The pilots should absolutely be allowed to fly again, but only as co-pilots, so the captain or pilot would be able to help if they had a seizure or something

    • @ohh2752
      @ohh2752 Před 2 lety

      can someone explain to me why when he realized he needed to dump the fuel he couldn't just put it on autopilot. isnt that the point of AUTOPILOT

    • @fbi1319
      @fbi1319 Před 2 lety +4

      @@ohh2752 The plane was in an unstable state, low altitude, not flying steadily. Autopilot wouldn't work at that point because it can't calculate something as complex as the situation at hand.

    • @jalifritz8033
      @jalifritz8033 Před 2 lety

      @@fbi1319 thanks

  • @Chishannicon
    @Chishannicon Před 3 lety +707

    Dude changes his last will and testament, leaves it on his bed, writes a note to his ex-wife, and has to ask special permission to be on this particular flight, and he thought people were just gonna believe the crash was an accident? There's no way the life insurance would have been paid out in full.

    • @mikemck4796
      @mikemck4796 Před 3 lety +51

      Yeah, there’s a few inconsistencies with the theories put forth. I read through trial transcripts trying to figure out what the actual motive and plan was, but he didn’t share. He plead not guilty. Had a good legal argument too, but the Judge wasn’t going to let poorly written law get in his way.

    • @urmichandak1110
      @urmichandak1110 Před 3 lety +5

      @@mikemck4796 legal argument? How?

    • @mikemck4796
      @mikemck4796 Před 3 lety +79

      @@urmichandak1110 Some laws are just worded poorly, and trial courts are supposed to uphold the letter of the law.
      It’s been a couple years so the exact phrasing might be off, but here’s the jist.
      The big charge he had was a hijacking/piracy charge.
      Part of the requirement for the charge was that he “take control, or attempt to take control of the plane.”
      His lawyer argued all evidence and testimony points towards him never attempting to take actual control of the plane. Testimony showed he had the opportunity to do so, but never did. He simply beat the pilots.
      The prosecution said they believed he intended to eventually crash the plane, but admitted there was no evidence he ever went for the controls, or directed the pilots to do anything with the plane.
      The judge ended up ruling that while he didn’t try to control the plane directly, by attempting to stop the pilots from controlling the plane, by extension was taking control. So the judge allowed the charge to stand.
      The problem is that’s clearly bad logic. If that were true, the idiots pointing laser lights at planes attempting to hit pilots eyes could be argued to be hijacking the plane.
      People who act up, forcing the pilots to deviate from their route would be hijacking the plane.
      It was one of those situations where we all know what he did should be illegal, but the laws at written are pretty bad.
      Law regarding the sky is fairly new, and there are not a ton of incidents to test and shape the laws, so you run into technicalities like that.

    • @ThatGirlLib
      @ThatGirlLib Před 3 lety +8

      Within the last few years some companies have started covering suicides. But you can’t add that clause to your policy today and off yourself tomorrow. You have to have an active policy for x amount of time.

    • @ZynetESLD
      @ZynetESLD Před 3 lety +42

      @@mikemck4796 intentionally trying to disrupt the pilots flight, with the intent to cause the plane to crash, on board, should be what's classified as hijacking

  • @TheFarmallfarmer
    @TheFarmallfarmer Před rokem +7

    Outstanding Performance and work surviving and taking control over the attacker gentlemen. What y'all showed was bravery to the extreme. I am very happy that y'all survived that horrible experience.

  • @sureshnishtala2887
    @sureshnishtala2887 Před rokem +2

    this really touched......that last sentences of those 3 people made me burst out of tears..."missing flying soo much"

  • @Duskyberry
    @Duskyberry Před 2 lety +218

    Plane is being hijacked...
    Pilot "I got this!"
    *does a barrel roll*
    In a DC 10!!

    • @aiyana_yk1557
      @aiyana_yk1557 Před 2 lety +5

      Yeah that pilot is incredible he helped to save his other crewmembers lives while being severely injured and barely able to hold consciousness.

  • @aspiringcaptain
    @aspiringcaptain Před 2 lety +80

    The fact that Peterson didn’t suspect Calloway messing with the controls is just proof of how he couldn’t think anything bad of this man. Tucker’s just badass my god, epic guy. Sanders, a brave man. All of them, I respect them so so much and they all deserve hugs

  • @Bootmahoy88
    @Bootmahoy88 Před rokem +5

    Major kudos to the flight team. Incredible bravery and determination, above and beyond any expectations. They deserved their medals a hundred times over. So sad they aren't able to fly anymore. Yet, they are heroes, through and through.

  • @riverraisin1
    @riverraisin1 Před 2 lety +181

    I'm confused. Calloway tried his best to make it look like an unexplained airplane crash, yet left all kinds of evidence at home to make it look like murder.
    The mind of criminals.....

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu Před 2 lety +3

      He graduated from Stanford too ?

    • @Enchant314
      @Enchant314 Před 2 lety +19

      i think it was more of a mental illness type situation, as it probably only started to impact him later in life

    • @EmaleesBoyfriend
      @EmaleesBoyfriend Před 2 lety

      He wanted to commit suicide becuase he wanted his kids and wife to have a. Getter life they also got divorced

    • @jd_kreeper2799
      @jd_kreeper2799 Před 2 lety +4

      He probably assumed his family would not tell authorities once they found the notes.

    • @a.q.2330
      @a.q.2330 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Enchant314 yes that why he got life in prison. "NOOOO IT WAS MUH MENTAL ILLNESS" "you are free now" 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @vidhoard
    @vidhoard Před 3 lety +309

    I cannot even begin to imagine what they went through. They saved so many people. They are true heros. Absolutely astounding how they pulled through this without allowing the attacker to take over.
    On a side note, this documentary is incredibly well done as usual. I hope Wonder never stops putting these out.

    • @annihilator247x
      @annihilator247x Před 2 lety +8

      The show is actually called Mayday (Air Crash Investigation). You can see this in the opening and see Mayday Season 3 Episode 3 in the video title. Look that up if you want to see more of the episodes in which many are not yet out on this channel.

    • @veliki_dlek
      @veliki_dlek Před 2 lety +2

      I agree but how did they save so many people? It was a cargo flight.

    • @steambunn6159
      @steambunn6159 Před 2 lety +3

      @@veliki_dlek The ending of this documentary actually talked about how the hijacker might crush the plane to the headquarter of the company, if he did have full control of it, as a revenge. (Just a possibility but very chilling!)

    • @maxxdahl6062
      @maxxdahl6062 Před 2 lety +2

      @@veliki_dlek Crashing in the middle of a city?

  • @summerholley3769
    @summerholley3769 Před 11 měsíci +3

    All three of them are heroes. The co pilot and a captain are amazing.

  • @jacquelinejacobson6789
    @jacquelinejacobson6789 Před rokem +4

    These 3 men are absolute heroes!! Such a shame these 3 heroes are unable to fly anymore - the passion of their lives!

  • @_leemo_2708
    @_leemo_2708 Před 2 lety +504

    The acting in this is so good, i cant believe how well done this is, i have no complaints.

    • @shelbycameros923
      @shelbycameros923 Před 2 lety +2

      Indeed! Also in 24:28 the vibe is serious but I find it cool and funny.🤣

    • @gambittodd
      @gambittodd Před 2 lety +4

      @@shelbycameros923 @10:40 LOL LOL LOL

    • @kentuckysmoose
      @kentuckysmoose Před 2 lety +3

      @@gambittodd for real i was like, did he hit his head before takeoff or something? Thats alot of blood

    • @the11382
      @the11382 Před 2 lety +3

      This is better than movie acting.

    • @diegoranson4165
      @diegoranson4165 Před 2 lety +8

      11:00 blood on his head before he even gets hit LOL

  • @elvenkind6072
    @elvenkind6072 Před 2 lety +629

    A really touching story. Almost wanted to cry in the end, so sad that those heroic pilots can't fly no more. :(

    • @Phlowermom
      @Phlowermom Před 2 lety +7

      I agree.

    • @sarahkate5010
      @sarahkate5010 Před 2 lety +22

      They got the highest award in aviation history and they fucken deserves it
      Respect sirs / amazing gentlemen

    • @EddynsonDuque
      @EddynsonDuque Před 2 lety +6

      I actually did not get sad in the end, because the fact they all three survived after being hammered and hurt by a martials arts fighter is just amazing!

    • @zaldycruz5070
      @zaldycruz5070 Před 2 lety

      @@EddynsonDuque aaaa1

    • @zubibuubi7359
      @zubibuubi7359 Před 2 lety

      Noprob.. but They are Safe and ALive... In Front

  • @shivanginaik9892
    @shivanginaik9892 Před 2 lety +5

    one person's selfish act lead to loose careers of three people.. they are truly heroes.. how they fought the situation after getting this much injured it blown my mind...

  • @TereRuizRodarte
    @TereRuizRodarte Před 2 lety +11

    This documentary touched my heart. All my respect to the pilots. I honor them deeply.

  • @MelissaJoans
    @MelissaJoans Před 3 lety +362

    It's surprising - planes that are in rollovers or in extreme angles are usually the planes that are stalling and about to crash. The crew was able to control these extreme plane rotations without going into a stall!

    • @EonityLuna
      @EonityLuna Před 3 lety +75

      And with serious, critical injuries that could easily have been fatal, too! These guys - that co-pilot especially - are just beyond amazing given their circumstances.

    • @GianlucaBerger
      @GianlucaBerger Před 3 lety +22

      I’m shocked it didn’t break apart

    • @PocahontasFilipinaOfficial
      @PocahontasFilipinaOfficial Před 3 lety +4

      True 👍

    • @kathymcmahon5308
      @kathymcmahon5308 Před 3 lety +8

      And that it was flying on idol the majority of the time when you would think a plane that size needs speed to get out of those maneuvers?? Someone was watching over them for sure.

    • @Arthion
      @Arthion Před 3 lety +14

      It's a significant feat of airmanship walking the razor's edge and pushing the limits of the DC-10 to the verge and keeping it controllable at the same time. Especially walking that narrow line whilst having a severe head injury and only really able to effectively move his left side.

  • @gabe-po9yi
    @gabe-po9yi Před 2 lety +192

    That big, toothy smile at 46:41 enraged me. He almost killed three men, left each one with a permanent disability, without salaries and the ability to continue in their profession and sheer enjoyment of flying airplanes.

    • @sketchy9431
      @sketchy9431 Před 2 lety +27

      It made me absolutely furious, he made their life hell and then he has the sheer audacity.

    • @cischapen552
      @cischapen552 Před 2 lety +8

      To me it looks like he's crying and not smiling...

    • @babyolman1622
      @babyolman1622 Před 2 lety

      @@sketchy9431 0

    • @ewjiml
      @ewjiml Před 2 lety +4

      He’s wasn’t smiling. People, he was CRYING! How am I the only one who saw that….

    • @cischapen552
      @cischapen552 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ewjiml don't think you are the only one

  • @h4arder
    @h4arder Před rokem +4

    "Yeah, you know, the problem with flying upside-down is that the damn windows are too small"

  • @mollyshort2390
    @mollyshort2390 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Crazy how the plane ✈️ stayed together during the maneuvers the pilot did and the crew worked together to fight the bad guy after being attacked.

  • @man_bhava3153
    @man_bhava3153 Před 2 lety +1259

    The saddest part was the 3 pilots not being able to fly for the rest of their lives

    • @lindacn1362
      @lindacn1362 Před 2 lety +75

      They may have to struggling for keeping basic Heath too. Monster bad guy! They should hammer bad guy's head good!

    • @MrSirAU
      @MrSirAU Před 2 lety +95

      I just hope tucker and the rest of them still get paid a huge paycheck for doing whatever they please

    • @JMoney615
      @JMoney615 Před 2 lety +27

      Commercially, they could still fly a small passenger plane

    • @Southamericangirl42
      @Southamericangirl42 Před 2 lety +48

      In a way he did kill them because to most pilots flying *is* life. (One of my cousins is a pilot.) I'm glad he's rotting in jail.

    • @CommodoreBrandon
      @CommodoreBrandon Před 2 lety +4

      They may have been allowed to fly under a recreational flights though so I hope they would be

  • @MikuFan3931
    @MikuFan3931 Před 3 lety +455

    All because he didn’t had money? Glad the plane landed, and he got to prison.
    Respect to the 3 men.

    • @RequiemDream
      @RequiemDream Před 3 lety +51

      To kill 3 people and probably even more on the ground is pure evil just for money... Seriously what was he thinking??? What's with the families of the other people who also need their husband/father... He gave zero fs about that... F him...

    • @muscleman5133
      @muscleman5133 Před 3 lety +7

      @@RequiemDream obama blessed the 3 men

    • @wilsonsmanz
      @wilsonsmanz Před 3 lety +23

      What he did was stupid but you are misrepresenting his motives. He did it to secure his children's future because I assume if he died on a company plane and he was successful at killing the crew so nobody else would know what he did, the company would have paid out his family a large sum of money most likely. Then life insurance, etc. If he got fired from Fedex, it would be all gone. So its not because he did not have money. Flight engineers get paid very well.

    • @carolepetricek6977
      @carolepetricek6977 Před 3 lety +29

      There's a whole back-story of what led up to his scheme. Calloway had done a couple of high-profile stupid moves at FedEx, including one where he'd impersonated another pilot and embarrassed the founder and CEO on a company-wide broadcast. That led to the top brass looking at him very closely, and found out a few lies on his resume. He was going to get questioned and most likely canned the next day, and this was a scheme to both strike back at FedEx (by doing a 9-11 on their main Memphis hub), while making sure his kids would get life insurance money by making the whole thing look like an accident. A Memphis reporter wrote a book called "Hijacked: the true story of the heroes of flight 705" that goes into what led up to the incident. Afterward, FedEx wanted the incident kept quiet, so they dumped a few million into getting that plane back in the air as soon as possible, even though they ended up rebuilding all of the flight control surfaces.

    • @g-lock6676
      @g-lock6676 Před 3 lety +2

      Howlong did he get sentenced

  • @samonelly4813
    @samonelly4813 Před rokem +1

    This is so heartbreaking. To be so skilled and passionate about something, and then have it be taken away. So sad

  • @mariatachi8398
    @mariatachi8398 Před rokem +2

    Extraordinary pilots and heros. I wish you guys the best of luck and good health. Very touched to be able to see you guys got interviewed

  • @saeedsabet8203
    @saeedsabet8203 Před 2 lety +708

    The most scary part for me was that, he exceeded his flying hours by 1 minute, otherwise he would face only 2 persons and he could succeed; I think that 1 minute delay saved a lot of lives.

    • @stevenconifer2676
      @stevenconifer2676 Před 2 lety +13

      "Scariest."

    • @birgittabirgersdatter8082
      @birgittabirgersdatter8082 Před rokem +48

      @@stevenconifer2676 “most scary” is absolutely grammatically correct.

    • @stevenconifer2676
      @stevenconifer2676 Před rokem +10

      @@birgittabirgersdatter8082 No. It isn't. Lol

    • @ivyfrost-the-warrior1710
      @ivyfrost-the-warrior1710 Před rokem +59

      @@stevenconifer2676 you can use most scary or scariest, both are correct. Period.

    • @stevenconifer2676
      @stevenconifer2676 Před rokem +6

      @@ivyfrost-the-warrior1710 scar·y
      /ˈskerē/
      Learn to pronounce
      adjective informal
      adjective: scary; comparative adjective: scarier; superlative adjective: scariest

  • @arleenruiz7779
    @arleenruiz7779 Před 2 lety +3

    The best producers and writers in Hollywood can’t write this story. Incredible.

  • @joann5157
    @joann5157 Před rokem +1

    This video is just amazing. No other word for it. Glad that these men triumphed!

  • @girl1213
    @girl1213 Před 2 lety +204

    The DC-10 itself is it's own hero in it's right. It stuck together for it's crew under forces that normally would tear it apart. It went through maneuvers it wasn't not built to do, yet stuck together where it mattered the most. A lot of damaged happened to it both inside and out, but she held on.

    • @Faji9r
      @Faji9r Před 2 lety +15

      The Lord kept it together.

    • @AviationNut
      @AviationNut Před 2 lety +31

      That aircraft is still flying to this day for FedEx. Except the cockpit has been upgraded LCD screens and now it's only flown by a crew of 2 the flight engineer is not needed anymore, since the cockpit upgrade, since the upgrade the aircraft is called MD-10, instead of DC-10.

    • @maxxdahl6062
      @maxxdahl6062 Před 2 lety +14

      @@Faji9r No it didn't, the plane kept it together.

    • @hunterbear2421
      @hunterbear2421 Před rokem +4

      @@maxxdahl6062 you mean the super glue they use?

    • @maxxdahl6062
      @maxxdahl6062 Před rokem +8

      @@hunterbear2421 I'd trust that before I would "god"

  • @donaldruckess3710
    @donaldruckess3710 Před 2 lety +374

    Calloway: i have hammers and a spear gun
    Tucker: we have a plane

    • @milajb7164
      @milajb7164 Před 2 lety +3

      😆

    • @florjanbrudar692
      @florjanbrudar692 Před 2 lety +2

      It's Calloway but that was pretty funny

    • @Tobu9105F
      @Tobu9105F Před 2 lety +6

      Plane weaponized

    • @JKim-iv1cq
      @JKim-iv1cq Před 2 lety +1

      This is funny 😅😅😅

    • @EmaleesBoyfriend
      @EmaleesBoyfriend Před 2 lety

      But seriously out of all the weapons?? Mans could had brought an ace wam ko wam ko and chop them up or he could had brought some knifes like a hunting knife or a gun maybe a mace or something better like gosh dang if your gonna hi jack a plane or murder someone at least do it right

  • @kbrock9146
    @kbrock9146 Před rokem +3

    Thank goodness for the quick thinking, team work, and for two of the three, the military experience, because without any of those, this might have ended very differently.