Pilot Dies During Takeoff, "The Captain is Out" [ATC audio]
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Published 2022-11-28
November 19, 2022. An American Eagle (operated by Envoy Air) Embraer E175 departs from Chicago O’Hare, IL bound for Columbus, OH. As the aircraft takes off, the captain in training loses consciousness, forcing the check airman in the right seat to assume control and return to O’Hare. Watch and listen as the remaining pilot and air traffic control coordinate to get the aircraft back on the ground safely.
Flight Number: AA3556 / ENY3556
Operator: Envoy Air (on behalf of American Eagle)
Route: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD / KORD) ❯ Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH / KCMH)
Registration: N269NN
Type: Embraer 175LR
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0:00 ENVOY 3556
0:13 Welcome to Chicago
0:56 Takeoff
2:36 Approach
4:14 Ground Manoeuvring
4:48 Landing
6:29 Taxi to Gate
7:17 Epilogue
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Air traffic control audio courtesy of LiveATC.net.
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Content Attribution – The following are licensed under CC BY:
"E175 N263NN-1615" by Pat Bell.
"N224NN - Embraer ERJ-175LR - American Eagle" by Colin Brown.
"Stormy Night at O'Hare" by Phil Roeder.
All Comments (21)
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And here some places are trying to get rid of the 2nd body in the cockpit due to staffing shortages. Crazy stuff.
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What a pilot he deserves recognition for his handling of the terrible situation. Condolences to his family fly free captain ford thank you.
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Props to the pilot for keeping everything smooth it must be a horrendous and scary situation.
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If there's a silver lining in this death it is he died doing what he loved and no one else went with him. Blue skies and fair winds Captian.
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He took off into the skies and never landed again. Fly high. RIP
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So sorry for this loss of this bright, talented and intelligent person. Wishing peace and comfort to all who knew him and are affected by his passing. Take care. 💐
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You can just hear the sadness in the co-pilot's voice whilst maintaining calm in the situation 💔
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Co-pilot handled it so professionally under these circumstances, RIP Captain Ford. This does serve as an epiphany.... No one knows when their time is up. Look at those you love and tell them every day how much you love them, you never know when it might be the last time. Live, Love and regret nothing.
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Such calmness and professionalism in the midst of a potential tragedy. Hat's off to him.
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You can tell from Captain Hendrickson that he has 1,000 things going through his mind as he's talk with ATC. How he was able to keep it together during that is amazing to me.
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RIP Captain Ford. My bro in law flew for AA for 40 years and is in heaven. I have said a prayer and asked him to find you and comfort you.
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Hats off to the first officer and ATC here. Like seriously, amazing work. They both stayed completely calm and handled the situation as if nothing had happened. This air traffic controller and first officer deserve recognition for this!
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The professionalism shown by the pilot and the Air Traffic Control team is exemplary here.
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Can you imagine if there had only been the one pilot? There's a current movement to have just one pilot.
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I’m amazed that everybody managed to sound so calm. They’re probably trained for those situations but I would’ve been freaking out over comms. RIP Captain Ford, so sorry for the loss.
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This is why there should always be more than 1 pilot in case of emergency.
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How awful. I don't think he realized even that he had passed, but just passed out. Handled so well. My heart goes out to all.
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Damn. How sad. My sympathy to the pilot and his family. And kudos to the Co pilot for keeping his cool. I can’t even imagine.
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Rest in Peace captain Ford you will truly be missed, now sir you have Earned your Heavenly Wings!. My deepest condolences to his wife, family, friends and especially to the co pilot and crew who flew with the captain on that day. May you all have Peace in this trying time.❤️🙏🕊️
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Unbelievable First Officer. What a brave man he is. Pls God give him comfort when he can't forget this horror.
