I was on a flight and was only 30 minutes from our destination from a 4 hour flight. The pilot announced that they are turning completely back around to return to our original airport due to thunder heads along our path. Everyone was frustrated at the time, but perhaps we should’ve been grateful.
2026-11-03 23:44:33
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b_gonz127 :
This reminds me of the Kobe Bryant crash in terms of the pilots decision making
2026-11-03 20:59:54
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masterblaster177 :
Inherently, air travel is the safest mode of transportation, but it is the most unforgiving to carelessness.
2026-11-03 19:30:02
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noone5688 :
I will never again be frustrated or irritated when I have to wait on a plane for something like de-icing or for the weather to calm downs
2026-11-03 20:26:28
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Justin Gonzales :
In the blue collar world, we stress that complacency kills.
2026-11-03 18:53:19
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juciannebrowne :
I would say it was a miracle that no one on ground died
2026-11-05 03:01:38
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Lola :
My husband and I were on a flight Labor Day weekend from Florida to Long Island. I noticed we were still flying while we should have been close to landing…it’s normally a 3 hour flight…this was lasting longer. The Captain made an announcement that there were bad storms ahead so he took essentially a U-Turn until the storm passed. Our 3 hour flight lasted over 4 hours. He stood at the exit and I touched his arm and thanked him. Most appreciated 4 hours. 💙
2026-11-03 21:38:58
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ArtyMan :
Bro, I must have watched 30 vids on the lear jet crash, and in your intial post, you explained it better than any "pilot" or "former NTSB investigator" did. And, I appreciate you dumbing your explanation down for all of us knuckle draggers to understand. Hats off too you, Sir. 🫡
2026-11-03 20:45:39
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buttman :
It's drilled into every pilot's head to stay 20 miles away from any storm. Especially a thunderstorm
2026-11-03 22:00:02
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Penny :
Pilots life is at risk too-I don’t understand why they wouldn’t take flight path/weather seriously
2026-11-03 21:00:42
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LC884 :
I don’t know if you saw my comment on your previous post so I want to tell you again that I hope you are an educator of some sort irl because you have a true gift for explaining very complex concepts. Thank you for taking the time.
2026-11-03 18:56:55
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Adilene Meraz :
They made it successfully to Florida they should’ve landed somewhere near and continued their trip the following days
2026-11-03 19:29:21
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sungoddesslb :
That’s why I never complain when flights are delayed due to weather…I don’t care cancel delay it get me there safely
2026-11-03 23:11:32
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Chibaby123 :
Please pilots, CANCEL the flights if you need to. I will never ever complain again over a cancelled flight. I really don’t need to be anywhere that quickly
2026-11-03 23:12:12
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Ginamarie :
I totally agreee I beleive this was human error
2026-11-03 19:37:25
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kato :
You’re very good at explaining things
2026-11-03 19:16:07
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Chantel :
The Andrea gale was a perfect comparison! And your 1st video was very insightful, thanks🙂
2026-11-03 18:38:05
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Fly Girl :
I repeat this to people all the time... stop being angry when it's weather delays!!!!!!!! you just never know what could happen
2026-11-04 05:10:04
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Jami :
I saw a video where they were in a similar situation months prior on the same aircraft. If true, it shows a pattern of complacency. So incredibly sad. The audio has haunted me since hearing it.
2026-11-03 21:26:51
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Pancho-n-Jack :
You should definitely go into teaching with this expertise and level of explanation to the ordinary person.
2026-11-03 20:17:26
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robinharris196467 :
I have heard many pilots who live in the area say there is no way we would have flown in that area that day. Maybe there was pressure from the owner to continue
2026-11-04 01:03:09
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Michelle :
I need more of these videos on my fyp. You reignited my love for physics 🧬
2026-11-03 18:48:08
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Zachxx319 :
They went thru heavy turbulence in May and never called. Atc noticed their altitude fluctuating. They called it moderate chop. Atc said no that’s heavy turb you’re declared emergency. How many other times did they do this undetected
2026-11-06 09:11:18
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Crea8ivethinker2 :
If people knew how many plane crashes were pilot error, no one would fly.
2026-11-04 00:18:56
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ClearlyADiamond :
My son is a commercial pilot and also says that this was likely due to poor decisions. He also says that that aircraft will get you killed if you’re not very careful [Teary eyed]
2026-11-05 22:43:25
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