![]() ![]() Twitter user posted video of the scene just seconds after the crash. Video was taken by witnesses of the scene shortly after the crash Some dude stole a plane from #Seatac (Allegedly), did a loop-the-loop, ALMOST crashed into #ChambersBay, then crossed in front of our party, chased by fighter jets and subsequently crashed. Here he is realizing how quickly he is burning through fuel. The person who stole the aircraft asked if Alaska would make him a pilot if he landed it.Īir Traffic Control Audio from the stolen Q400 flight: “Hey, do you think if I land this successfully Alaska will give me a job as a pilot?” /17sScC6PFh I’m listening through the archive of the radio chatter on the #seatac hijacking. He appeared to be very emotional at times while also acknowledging that his behavior was far from acceptable. In a series of captured audio by Twitter user a man named Rich speaks with the controller multiple times regarding his predicament. It is believed that the hijacker was the only person onboard the aircraft. It’s going to disappoint them to hear that I did this.” Original post: “Ive got alot of people that care about me. Here is a compilation with most of the audio from the stolen aircraft. She also said they think he was the only person onboard the aircraft. In her statement she said that the hijacker was believed to be a Horizon employee. Horizon Air’s Chief Operating Officer Constance von Muehlen posted a video statement on YouTube. Here’s what we know so far… Update four 12:15am We think it is also appropriate to share. Earlier today, we posted this on our Facebook page. Stories like this are tragic and heartbreaking. We also are a community of people who love aviation and want to share that passion with others. We’re working to confirm who was on board, we believe there were no guests or crew on board other than the person operating the plane.Īt Avgeekery, we’re more than just a news/hobby blog. We’ve confirmed a Horizon Air Q400 that had an unauthorized takeoff from SeaTac around 8pm has gone down near Ketron Island in Pierce County, WA. Alaska Airlines confirmed the crash in a tweet (see below). The Q400 later crashed on Ketron Island in the southern part of Puget Sound. ![]() In a video shot by an eyewitness, you can see the Q400 flying low and fast with a F-15 tracking the rogue aircraft from above. Two F-15s from the Oregon Air National Guard were directed to intercept the aircraft. The aircraft departed SEATAC International and was spotted flying erratic maneuvers around the Seattle area. ![]() An Alaska Airlines Horizon Q400 (tail number N449QX) was stolen this evening from Seattle’s SEATAC International Airport by a 29 year-old individual named “Rich”. ![]()
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