While in the air, Meyer, whod been married eight weeks before, called his wife and said, Guess what? Ah, dammit. Moore stole (or stole and crashed) multiple airplanes, multiple boats, dozens of cars, etc. He had no purpose to be at that plane Friday evening "other than what he did do," Tilden said. His 75-minute flight during the golden twilight took him south and west, toward the Olympic Mountains. Richard Russell Posted a Video on YouTube About Being a Baggage Handler Play VideoVideo related to richard russell, 'rich': 5 fast facts you need to know 2018-08-11T15:04:15-04:00 In a. The black boxes are now being sent to the National Transportation Safety Board for processing. Videos Show Richard Russell's Final Moments Before Shocking Plane Crash That includes both domestic and international flights. Now, nearly four years after the event, authorities have released new video footage showing how 28-year-old Russell who went by the nickname "Beebo" got through. Surveillance footage obtained by KOMO shows 28-year-old Richard Russell using a tow vehicle to pull a Horizon Air Q400 aircraft onto the tarmac before climbing into the cockpit on August 10, 2018. All rights reserved. First published on August 11, 2018 / 4:48 PM. "It seemed like he was well liked by the other workers. But could you start a left-hand turn, please?". It's gonna be crazy," Mr Russel said. He flew until the plane ran out of fuel and died in the ensuing crash. Horizon's parent company, Alaska Airlines, refused to comment on claims of workers being overworked or underpaid. "I lift a lot of bags. How was a man able to steal and pilot a plane? The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Sunday that Russell had died in the fiery wreckage, but whether the crash was deliberate or accidental was one of several topics remaining for investigators. Russell took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 7.32pm on Friday and flew, tailed by F-15 Eagle jets, until the plane crashed at 8.47pm into Ketron Island, located 25 miles. "The FBI is going to be thorough, which means taking the time needed to scour the area, delve into the background of the individual believed responsible for Friday night's incident, and review every aspect with all appropriate public and private partners," the FBI's Seattle office tweeted Saturday afternoon. The agency says the 28-year-old's loved ones hosted an intervention for him, who "seemed fine" besides increased drinking. He passed a series of background checks to gain his position, as he didn't have any criminal convictions. Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. Russell echoed those claims in his last conversation with air traffic control. "The greatest threat we have to aviation is the insider threat," said Erroll Southers, a former FBI agent and transportation security expert. On the other hand, Russell was reported to have been profoundly troubled, whereas Malaysian authorities were unable to find any evidence that Shah suffered from mental illness or was undergoing any kind of stress in his life. F-15s were scrambled out of their base at Portland International Airport to intercept the plane. He eventually climbs inside the cockpit and fires up the engine. "There is a protocol to not allow anyone singularly to get onboard an aircraft," Soucie said. In fact, there have been a number of occurrences in recent decades in which ground personnel made off with aircraft. His family says it's clear he didn't mean to harm anyone. The FBI also said it found human remains among the wreckage. Data from the flight data recorder showed there was a significant sideslip on the airplane during the last minute of the flight, but the airplane appeared to stay in control, according to the FBI report. Nearby co-workers weren't even aware of Russell's actions, which happened six hours into his shift, according to reporters. The U.S. National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255) is online 24/7 to help you in a time of depression or desperation. As a flight controller tried to persuade him to land, he wondered aloud about whether he had enough fuel to make it to the Olympics, talked of the beautiful view, and said he had a lot of people who cared about him, apologizing for what he was doing. That includes both domestic and international flights. ", Russell posted collages of photos from his trips around the world, writing that travel was "what keeps me going in the most unfavorable circumstances.". 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After the plane approached Ketron Island, Waldron saw a thick column of smoke followed by a loud explosion, he said. The man has been identified as Richard Russell, a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation confirmed to CNN on Saturday night. Four years ago, a 29-year-old man named Richard Russell managed to steal an Alaskan Airlines turboprop plane from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The agency said that, had Mr Russell wanted, he could have recovered from the dive. Recently fired airline mechanic Armando Nieto Jaramillo, 23, stole a military HS-748 transport plane from Bogot-Eldorado Airport and crashed it soon after takeoff, killing himself and three people on the ground. He later stole the plane and eventually crashed it into an island in Puget Sound. "Here we have an employee who was vetted to the level to have access to the aircraft and had a skill set proficient enough to take off with that plane.". A fter 29-year-old airline employee Richard B. Russell stole a plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Friday night and crashed it into Ketron Island in Puget Sound, questions remain. "Everyone was literally frozen in place, muttering about what possibly happened," he said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Other pilots and SeaTac's tower exchange information about Mr Russell as they quickly realise that something unusual is going on. The plane was a Bombardier Q400, a turboprop that seats 76 people, owned by Horizon Air, part of Alaska Airlines. I was kinda hoping that was going to be it. Richard Russell Plane Crash Video From Seattle | Heavy.com When Rolling Stone published its article last year, no major regulatory or security changes had been implemented in response to Russells deadly flight. The perpetrator, 29-year-old Richard Russell, was a Horizon Air ground service agent with no piloting experience. You know?". He first can be seen wandering through security, and is spotted again later on the tarmac. Mr Russell was at times jovial at one point he assured SeaTac's tower that he didn't need help controlling the airplane because he had played some video games and questioned if it could do a backflip and was at others melancholic. The incident came about when a 29-year-old man stole an aircraft from Seattle-Tacoma International airport in August 2018. "Russell was known as a quiet guy who read a lot," according to one witness statement. The FBI released the findings of its investigation earlier this week, concluding 28-year-old ramp agent Richard Russell, also known as Bebo, stole the Horizon airplane and intentionally crashed it into the south end of Ketron Island. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. New video shows crash site of stolen plane. Russell was recorded having multiple conversations with air traffic controllers who were trying to talk him into landing. They said it's not clear whether he had ever taken flight lessons or used flight simulators, or where he gained the skills to take off. Now, nearly four years after the event, authorities have released new video footage showing how 28-year-old Russell who went by the nickname Beebo got through the airport and into the 76-seat plane that he flew to his death. Richard Russell, who stole plane from Sea-Tac, acted alone, crashed on Those guys will rough me up if I try and land there," the man responded, later adding, "This is probably jail time for life, huh? Mr Russell's aerial joyride ultimately ended in a fiery crash on a remote island in Puget Sound. Video from 2018 shows final moments of Sea-Tac Airport worker - KOMO "Russell had a few unexcused absences, but nothing considered significant.". "Congratulations. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. New surveillance. On Friday, Horizon Air ground service agent .css-3wjtm9{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.125rem;text-decoration-color:#1c6a65;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-3wjtm9:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Richard B. Russell got in one of the airlines Bombardier Q400 aircraft and took off from Seattles SeaTac Airport. Despite the timing of the crash during prime fire season, the fires in the video seemed to be small and scattered. Richard Russell Plane Crash Video Explained SEATAC, Wash. - It was a shocking scene above the Puget Sound, as Horizon Airlines employee Richard Russell stole and flew a turboprop from Sea-Tac Airport while air traffic tried to talk him . Newly released CCTV footage shows airport employee Richard Russell stealing an Alaska Airlines plane before fatally crashing it into a Washington island, the New York Post reports . Within minutes of the plane's takeoff, the military scrambled two armed F-15 jets from Oregon to follow it, according to local and airline authorities and two sources with knowledge of the situation. Hell of a crime spree for a 19 year old. Could 3 Particles on a Tie Lead Us to D.B. (AFP/Getty Images) Russell, 29, flew the plane for 75 . They pursued the aircraft before it went down on Ketron Island, between Tacoma and Olympia. The Associated Press contributed to this report. He left prison after less than 5 years, on parole. Worlds Largest Passenger Aircraft Will Fly Again, Russia May Use Military Aircraft for Civilians, A Livestream of Planes Trying to Land at Heathrow, Why a New 5G Rollout Is Making Airlines Nervous, The Complicated History of the Very First Flight, The VTOL Future of Flight That Never Took Off. Besides his other duties, he was qualified to tow aircraft, said Gary Beck, Horizon Air's president and chief executive officer. As the FBI investigation wrapped up earlier this week, West Pierce Fire and Rescue released some of the first footage from the scene through public disclosure. The tower alerted the Portland Air National Guard base, which dispatched a group of US Air Force F-15s to intercept the rouge aircraft. Also see | Cockpit audio from worker who stole empty plane from Sea-Tac Airport. In a final video project set to cheery music, Russell included selfies from airport grounds and photos from his many trips. Security footage shows man stealing plane he later crashed into a Russell was credentialed to be in secure areas at the airport, said Brad Tilden, CEO of Alaska Air Group, which owns Horizon Air. Russell took the Q400 from a cargo area at the north end of Sea-Tac Airport on August 10. U.S. Air Force Sergeant Paul Meyer, a 23-year-old crew chief stationed at Mildenhall Air Base in England, stole a C-130 cargo plane and took off.