Capt. Al Haynes

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Just wanted to say that tonight I had the privelage of listening to Captain Al Haynes speak about his experience on United 232. It was great to hear about the story first hand and get his insights to their thought processes and decisions. Overall a great presentation with many photos, video, and audio transcripts. I had seen many videos on the crash before and had also written case studies on United 232 so it was great to finally see him in person. He is a outstanding individual and has remarkable story to tell. I highly recommend reading about the crash to anyone who hasn't. It is one of the greatest CRM case studies out there and is a must for anyone pursuing a professional career.
 
I saw him speak at UND earlier this month and it was a great presentation. I had read about and seen a movie about the crash before but to hear it directly from him was a remarkable experience.
 
I know this might be slightly off topic, but I met and saw a presentation by a woman named Jackie Pflug who was on board a hijacked flight out there somewhere in the Mediteranean. The flight was diverted and ended up in Malta(I believe). She ended up getting shot point blank in the head, thrown off of the airplane to the tarmac and left there for dead for 6 hours. Fortunately(and obviously), she survived, she had a tough time recovering from that incident. But her presentation was wonderful! Her book was a great read and really made me appreciate the 'normal life' most of us lead.

Just another story of inspiration, aviation related that, like Al Haynes, took a lot to overcome. Those grim images of Al Haynes airplane aren't pretty, but a lot of people survived by his smarts and if I'm not mistaken wasn't there another pilot onboard who helped control that airplane?
 
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...and if I'm not mistaken wasn't there another pilot onboard who helped control that airplane?

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yeah there was, a United checkride pilot if I'm not mistaken.
 
Does anyone know where I can pick up a schedule to see where he might be going or if he is going anywhere near my home city? Thanks!
 
He came to speak at a aviation safety seminar in north carolina one time. It was a very good presentation, very informative on the 232 accident and CRM. He also drove home a point about discussing what needs to get done, talk about it, do it, then move on. Alot in task managing, both relating to flight and outside flying. I was very pleased to have attended the seminar. I would go to another seminar if he nearby to me.
 
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Does anyone know where I can pick up a schedule to see where he might be going or if he is going anywhere near my home city? Thanks!

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Just by doing a google search I found out he's going to be at the Burlington Convention Center in Burlington, Ontario on May 5.

Oh okay and just found this link... http://www.aviationspeakers.com/

Apparently they're in charge of setting him up for lecture dates and UAL flies him anywhere he needs to go...I bet of you email them they can give you a schedule or at least send you a heads up when he's in the area. Hope that helped.
 
I have never had the privilege of attending one of his speaking engagements, however I have read the transcript of one and listened to the CVR and I can tell you, from what I have read if I had the chance I would defiantly go and recommend it to others!

And yes, there was a UAL check ride pilot on the plane, it also just happened to he was a check ride pilot for that type as well.
 
His name is Danny Fitch. He operated the throttle levers to create differential thrust to maintain directional control. Captain Haynes and the FO were fighting with the control columns. The crew did an outstanding job of getting the aircraft down. Several other crews flew the profile in the sim and didn't even come close to getting it to the airport!
There was a good video done covering this accident called Survival in the skies. I showed this particular clip to my aviation accident investigation class at ERAU.

Remarkable attitudes and teamwork!

TL

P.S. I think I saw a preview for this very accident which is to air next week. Not sure though.
 
I wonder if Mr. Fitch is still with United? I thought Capt. Haynes said he'd right off his Pilot Certificate after they landed. Anybody know?
 
i read over on flightinfo.com that he is trying to solicite money for his daughter. she needs a bone marrow transplant (i believe) and will die without it. the tab after insurance is something like $250,000 (i think). of course, being the beacon of positivity that flightinfo.com is, many of the guys over there threw up the bulls&*t flag and said he should be able to come up with the money. i don't really have an opinion either way but you can do search over there if you want. i think it tells you where to donate if you'd like. this was within the last few weeks.
 
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I wonder if Mr. Fitch is still with United? I thought Capt. Haynes said he'd right off his Pilot Certificate after they landed. Anybody know?

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I am almost certain I saw him in a United commercial once. The commericals which has the Flight Crews give short story of why they wanted to become pilots, and so forth. He was holding his hat between his arm and side.

Though I could be wrong.
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IF she's got insurance. My brother had some weird external brain aneurysm he's being treated for and so far the medical bills are almost $20,000 after a couple of treatments.

Luckily he's got insurance, but I'm sure that he would ask for help unless she needed it.
 
if she needs a bone marrow transplant the money is going to be the least of her worries. there is like noone on the national bone marrow registery and her chances of finding a match there are slim. with that, i would encourage all of you to get registered because you can save someone's life. registering only takes a finger prick and about five minutes, and you're on the registery for life. there is no obligation to donate the bone marrow if you are a match and you do not feel (for whatevr reason) that you can do it.
 
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i would encourage all of you to get registered because you can save someone's life. registering only takes a finger prick and about five minutes, and you're on the registery for life.

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Yup, I'm on it. It's simple and easy.
 
i just saw on TV that al haynes and his daughter will be on one of the ABC news programs tomarrow (sunday) night at like 6 or 7 (eastern) talking about her story if anyone is interested.
 
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