On a SoundCloud site, Russell interviews fellow ground service agents, asking them questions that include: What was one of your best travel experiences using your flight benefits?. Hannah and Beebo met at a Campus Crusade for Christ gathering at Southwestern Oregon Community College last year, the site reported. "[42] During his conversation with air traffic control, Russell said he "[knew] what [he was] doing a little bit" because he had experience playing video games. Residents of the island bore some of the cost for cleaning up, and negotiations were initiated for their reimbursement by Alaska Airlines' insurers. ", "Plane Thief Said He Trained on Games, Didn't Plan to Land", "NORAD: Fighter jets were trying to direct stolen plane over Pacific Ocean when it crashed", "Towboat crew dropped everything to respond to Ketron Island crash", "Firefighters battle more than flames after Ketron Island plane crash", "Seattle plane crash: 'heartbroken' family remember gentle man who meant no harm", "Ketron Island residents grateful Horizon Air plane didn't crash into homes", "Thanks to everyone for sharing accurate information, insuring the public's safety. "Sky King" is a nickname given to 29-year-old ground service operator Richard Russell after he stole a Horizon Air Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 airliner from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) and died after crashing on Ketron Island in Puget Sound. Learn more about merges. The 28-year-old grew up in Alaska, where he was a standout football player, wrestler and member of the track team at Wasilla High School. #legend. He was very, very friendly automatically willing to bring everyone in, Hannah Holmes, who also participates in Young Life, told The Seattle Times. [29] An operational supervisor for Horizon Air described Russell as "a quiet guy" who was "well liked by the other workers". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Sunday that 29-year-old ground control agent Richard Russell died in the fiery wreckage although they didn't outright say that the. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Died on 12 Jan 1964. [19] Alaska Air Group CEO Brad Tilden announced on the same day that the airline was coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration, the FBI, and the National Transportation Safety Board, and was "working to find out everything we possibly can about what happened". He had strong sense of awe for Creation and desired to experience its goodness. Monteith stated the men told him they were training to use the aircraft's auxiliary power unit so they could tow it, but said it was "suspicious" that they left when he confronted them. He made us all better; we know this by his fruit. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. SeaTac air traffic control made radio contact with Russell, the sole occupant, who described himself as a "broken guy, got a few screws loose, I guess." The local sheriff described him as "suicidal". He brought these gifts throughout his travels and by doing so, spread the Gospel by word and deed to those he encountered. Beebo kept everything in his cargo shorts; sometimes it was a bottle of craft-beer (he had the deep-pocket style), sometimes it was an open bag of Swedish fish or shells from Cabo for his wifes collection, and other times it was a wild coconut fusion pastry he picked up from a new bakery, which he would then gently wrap in a napkin to share later. Ketron Island, Pierce County, Washington, USA. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Richard Russell Jr. Sumner, Washington Sep 19, 1989 - Aug 10, 2018 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? Part of HuffPost News. 1 2 3 4 5 6 [ ] Failed to delete memorial. richard russell transcript. The plane was grounded for the night after returning from Victoria, B.C., which was its final scheduled flight of the day. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I met (my wife) in Coos Bay, Oregon in 2010 while we were both going to school. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The federal agencies will lead the investigation. Russell, who was widely identified as the pilot on Saturday morning, was the sole victim in the crash. Colton Harris Moore only got 6 years for stealing a plane and crashing it. [7], SeattleTacoma air traffic control (ATC) maintained radio contact with the occupant. The aircraft had been in maintenance status and was parked in an otherwise-vacant space for work on the plane's, New Footage Shows Moments Before Seattle Man Crashed Plane in 2018, A newly released video sheds new light on the moments leading up to Richard Russell crashing a plane. GREAT NEWS! Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Sumner. It may seem difficult for those watching at home to believe, but Beebo was a warm, compassionate man, the statement said. He did not have to post bail. As the plane he commandeered soared above picturesque western Washington State flanked by a pair of military fighter jets ready to shoot him down, Richard "Beebo . Cargo shorts. However, the sweetest things in his life were his love for Christ, his tender adoration of his wife, Hannah, and his commitment to gently caring for his family and those around him, especially those in the margins and in pain. I met Hannah in Coos Bay, Oregon in 2010 while we were both going to school, the about me section says. Beebo kept everything in his cargo shorts; sometimes it was a bottle of craft-beer (he had the deep-pocket style), sometimes it was an open bag of Swedish fish or shells from Cabo for his wifes collection, and other times it was a wild coconut fusion pastry he picked up from a new bakery, which he would then gently wrap in a napkin to share later. In 2015, the couple moved to Washington and Beebo took a job at Horizon Air as a ground service agent working at Sea-Tac. [5] Seattle Tower tried several times to get the pilot of the aircraft to identify himself on frequency, but received no response. Im in the air right now. Got a few screws loose, I guess, he is heard saying in the recording. The couple settled in Sumner, Wa., where Russell got a job at Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, so he could easily fly back to Alaska to see his own family. [14] The transmissions were quickly recorded and posted on social media websites. Former coach Gary Howell tells Anchorages KTVA he cant believe this is the same Beebo he knew. Thanks for your help! RELATED: Tow boat crew rushes to help on Ketron Island. Tilden said that air traffic control was immediately aware that Russells take off in the aircraft was an unauthorized departure.. Normal operations at Sea-Tac Airport have resumed, the airport wrote. I never met him. Now video was released. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The thief, Richard "Beebo" Russell, had just disconnected the tow bar of a tug vehicle he'd used to pivot the plane out of its parking spot. In a statement, the family said Richard Russell, whose nickname was "Beebo," was a faithful husband, loving son and good friend. Oops, something didn't work. Try again. Russell, 29, worked for Horizon Air for 3 years. At one point during the exchange, Russell said he knew how to put the landing gear down but that I really wasnt planning on landing it. Russel also told the controller that he was just a broken man.. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Richard Russell was a suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle, Washington, and took it on a dramatic unauthorized flight,. 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[39] He attended Wasilla High School, where he wrestled and competed in track and field. SEATTLE, WA - Richard "Beebo" Russell intentionally crashed the Horizon Air Q400 turboprop plane he stole from Sea-Tac Airport, the FBI's investigation into the theft has found. About to take off. All rights reserved. In this season of life we enjoy exploring as much as possible, whether its a day (or so) trip to one of Alaska Airlines destinations, or visiting a new area of Washington. After 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 about why and how he undertook the ultimately fatal flight. My names Richard Russell, I'm 27 and currently living in Sumner, WA with my incredible wife Hannah. CNN . In a 2012 interview with Coos Bay newspaper The World highlighting their bakery, the couple talked about having different personalities. As of 2019[update], this clean up effort was still ongoing, with pieces of aircraft wreckage still being located on the island after the first anniversary of the incident. The airline worker who stole an empty airplane from a Seattle airport on a flight that ended in his death once ran a bakery with his wife and enjoyed the benefits that came with his job to travel the world, social media posts showed. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Howell told the Anchorage Daily News that Beebo had an energy and that he was that kid you high-five in the hallway even if you dont know him. He said the kid he knew could never have done this, and other coaches at Wasilla High School echoed that. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. [23] The Q400 ultimately crashed at 20:43 local time[1] on Ketron Island in Puget Sound, Pierce County, Washington, killing the occupant and destroying the aircraft. Try again later. On Facebook, Rich, using the name Beebo Russell, wrote that he lived in Sumner, Washington, was from Wasilla, Alaska, and was married to Hannah Russell, who worked as an assistant pastry chef and waitress, according to her social media account. Richard Russell Steals a Horizon Air Q400 (Exclusive New Footage), On August 10, 2018, a Horizon ground operations employee by the name of Richard Bryan Russell Jr., stole a $32,000,000 Horizon Q400 airplane, N449QX, from the Cargo 1 / Line 1 area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. I found on Findagrave.com. A statement from Russell's family, read to the media by a family friend, described the man known as "Beebo" as "a faithful husband, a loving son and a good friend". 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Russell said he planned to go nose down and call it a night., In a video posted on YouTube last December. 02:22 - Source: CNN. He appeared to have acted alone and was suicidal, according to the local sheriffs department. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [37] During his communication with air traffic control, Russell made a complaint about wages, stating: "Minimum wage, we'll chalk it up to that. Aunque las autoridades no han divulgado su nombre, El Seattle Times identific al hombre como Richard Russell. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I met Hannah in Coos Bay, Oregon in 2010 while we were both going to school. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Buried in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. Matthews spoke about how a childhood friend of Beebos described him as being loved by everyone because he was kind and gentle to everyone he met. I wouldn't want to do that. Family Left Heartbroken After Airline Worker Steals and Crashes Plane. Together, they started a bakery in North Bend, Oregon. A barrel roll ends up with the airplane flying on the same heading, and at the same alti. I was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska when I was 7. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Thanks for contacting us. Sign up and we will email you daily with the best of our political and news coverage while also giving you a taste of our most-popular lifestyle, opinion and personal blogs. Just wanted to post a note to say that people are still thinking of Beebo. People expressed an emotional connection with him through postings on social media, T-shirts, and tribute songs. After Russell performed an unauthorized takeoff, two McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighters were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. Buried in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Chickasaw Messenger, Okolona, MS, May 3, 1888. On Tuesday, the Sound Transit Board announced that they would be moving forward with a plan to provide cheap and easy access to public transit. Investigators have yet to determine whether the crash was deliberate or accidental but in a 20-minute recorded conversation with an air traffic control agent, Russell said he planned to go nose down and call it a night.. Just kind of soaring around, he told air traffic control. Failed to remove flower. Russell was well-liked by his co-workers, according to The Seattle Times. You could be at the end of your shift but they still want you to go work another flight he was one of the hardest working people I met at Horizon.. Does not appear to be a valid email address help resetting your password continuing with this will... 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