Weve updated the security on the site. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He left Alaska after graduation in 2008, and attended college in North Dakota for at least one year. The perpetrator, 29-year-old Richard Russell, was a Horizon Air ground service agent with no piloting experience. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? As the voice recording shows, Beebos intent was not to harm anyone and he was right in saying that there are so many people who loved him.. He then boards an empty 70-seater plane and took off. Nah, I'm a white guy. Oops, something didn't work. Russell, who was a ground service employee for Horizon Air and did . He has not been officially named by authorities, but his family and multiple news media outlets have reported his identity. Died on 15 Apr 1996. Never really knew it until now. As ground service agents, we handled luggage, walked through planes for . Unseen security footage of Russell checking in at work then stealing the plane. If he had the skill set to do loops with a plane like this, he certainly had the capacity to fly it into a building and kill people on the ground.. "[16] When ATC suggested that the plane be landed at Joint Base LewisMcChord, the occupant refused: "Those guys will rough me up if I try and land there. You can listen to more archived aviation audio on the incident here, some of which captures the mans voice: READ NEXT: TikTok Influencers Son Murdered at Gas Station. A pair of F-15C jets were scrambled in response to Russells flight before he crashed one hour and 15 minutes after takeoff. re: Richard "Beebo" Russell: Sky King (throwback stolen airliner story from 2018) Posted on 7/10/22 at 7:15 pm to When in Rome. [6], The aircraft was stolen from Plane Cargo 1 at the north end of SeaTac Airport[6] and maneuvered to runway 16C via taxiways. His wife could not immediately be reached for comment. Russell, who was widely identified as the pilot on Saturday morning, was the sole victim in the crash. 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. Richard "Beebo" Russell (Screenshot from YouTube) TACOMA, Wash. Newly released FBI documents show the man who stole a turboprop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2018 seemed . Ive got a lot of people that care about me. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He listened, truly listened, to peoples stories to understand who they were and where they came from. After five hours, he arrived in a tow vehicle near the plane. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? A valuable bronze statue taken from a University of Washington (UW) frat house more than two years ago has finally returned. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Airport (@flySEA) August 11, 2018. About 1 hour and 15 minutes after takeoff, Russell died by intentionally crashing the aircraft on lightly populated Ketron Island in Puget Sound. It seemed like he was well liked by the other workers. 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, Russell wrote about himself and his wife online. To use this feature, use a newer browser. This browser does not support getting your location. "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. He was a smart easy going guy. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. On Friday 10th August 2018 there were plenty of news stories around the world making headlines, but in the maelstrom of the Trump presidency perhaps one of t. 13543 posts. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. . Come one, come all! "[34], Richard Russell was a Horizon Air ground service agent from Sumner, Washington. Beebo, in all his jokes and charisma, was a man who cared deeply and used how he was designed to serve other people. My names Richard Russell, Im 27 and currently living in Sumner, WA with my incredible wife Hannah. Thats how friends and loved ones are describing Richard Beebo Russell, the Horizon Air worker who stole a turboprop airplane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night, and flew over Puget Sound doing barrel rolls before crashing it on Ketron Island. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Answer (1 of 3): No. Cargo shorts. 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.. I was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska when I was 7. [20], On April 14, 2022, the FBI released 500 pages of previously classified documents related to the investigation. May you never be forgotten, not just for your deeds that day, but for the life you lived! The Port of Seattle released the video. 02:22 - Source: CNN. There is a problem with your email/password. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. Try again later. Simply, Beebo was a good man who made things better. Failing to convince (my wife) of Alaskas greatness, we settled on Sumner because of its close proximity to her family. Although investigators received information regarding Russell's background, possible stressors, and personal life, no element provided a clear motivation for Russell's actions. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Gary Beck, CEO of Horizon Air, told The Seattle Times it was impressive that Russell pulled off incredible maneuvers like a barrel roll with no flying experience. Ah, Rich, dont say stuff like that, the controller said. On August 10th, 2018, a service agent for Horizon Air named Richard "Beebo" Russell used his position to steal a Horizon Air Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 airliner from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Add to your scrapbook. "[21] When an air traffic controller requested he land the plane after this maneuver, he said "I don't know. If you are a member of the Russell family, or a friend of Beebo's, please email me. I feel really bad for Richard and for his family. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Richard Russell (220368970)? 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. Alaska Airlines flight 261 took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on the morning of August 10, 2018. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please try again later. 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.. He brought these gifts throughout his travels and by doing so, spread the Gospel by word and deed to those he encountered. I think I might mess something up there, too. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ", "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. The individual did use a pushback tractor to rotate the aircraft 180 degrees so he could then taxi the aircraft, Pohl said at the news conference Saturday. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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'm listening through the archive of the radio chatter on the #seatac hijacking. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. We consider ourselves bakery connoisseurs and have to try a new one every place we go. His website is filled with photos and videos of his travels and was previously linked to his Instagram account. We ask for your assistance in this time of need by contributing to a Trust Fund being established for Hannah's immediate and long-term needs. 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. Russell had no formal training as a pilot and did not have his pilots license. 'Got a few screws loose, I guess. 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,. Seattle is called the Emerald City in part due to all the green foliage. This browser does not support getting your location. [29] An operational supervisor for Horizon Air described Russell as "a quiet guy" who was "well liked by the other workers". Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Mr Russell, who liked to be called Beebo, has been described by his family as "a faithful husband, loving son and a good friend". Buried in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. February 19, 2023. [40] He was a hard-hitting football fullback in high school, scoring six touchdowns in his senior year, after which he moved to North Dakota to join the football team at Valley City State University. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. This account has been disabled. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [39] He attended Wasilla High School, where he wrestled and competed in track and field. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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.. Photo courtesy of Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Sumner. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Russell, please visit Tribute Store A Memorial Tree was planted for Richard But he mentioned video games during his recorded conversation with air traffic control, which some have taken as a reference to flight simulator software. 02:32 PM. Former Horizon co-worker, and friend, Robert Reeves explained to KIRO 7, Beebo was one of the hardest working people hed ever met at Horizon, where Reeves says they were overworked and underpaid. "[20], Rolling Stone magazine investigated the incident and reported in 2021 that some of Russell's friends and family believe he may have suffered brain injuries during his football years in high school and college. Try again. On Aug. 10, 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop airplane from Sea-Tac Airport. He left prison after less than 5 years, on parole. An airline employee conducted an unauthorized takeoff without passengers at Sea-Tac; aircraft has crashed in south Puget Sound. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Tilden said that air traffic control was immediately aware that Russells take off in the aircraft was an unauthorized departure.. That means I lift a lot of bags, like a lot of bags, so many bags, he says, adding, it allows me to do some pretty cool things, too.. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [20], Videos and radio transmissions of the event were followed online, immediately sparking a meme dubbing Russell the "Sky King". By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Thanks for your help! You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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