[5] A nearby Alaska Airlines jet on the ground reported that the aircraft began a takeoff roll with its wheels smoking,[5] and an unauthorized take-off was made at 19:32 local time (02:32 UTC, August 11). His wife could not immediately be reached for comment. Sending neighborly love and continued healing to his friends and family. Alaska Airlines did not return calls for comment on the claims of poor pay and working conditions. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You could tell he was an athlete at one point. Try again later. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. RELATED: Tow boat crew rushes to help on Ketron Island. A great kid, a wonderful friend, a hard worker, and a class clown. Hell of a crime spree for a 19 year old. I was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska when I was 7. [4][13] A KC-135R Stratotanker refueling tanker was also scrambled from Fairchild Air Force Base to support the F-15 flight. She was detail oriented and a slight perfectionist, while Beebo was more laid back and outgoing. Cargo shorts. 00:59. Drag images here or select from your computer for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. memorial. [37] During his communication with air traffic control, Russell made a complaint about wages, stating: "Minimum wage, we'll chalk it up to that. So I dont know how he achieved the experience that he did.. [25][26] No injuries were reported to residents of the sparsely populated island despite the crash site being in close proximity to at least one cabin, which was occupied at the time of the incident. In a frantic, seven-second dash, the husky. Photo courtesy of Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Sumner. [28] It described the perpetrator, identified as 29-year-old Richard Russell,[29][30] as suicidal and said his actions did not constitute a "terrorist incident". Its burned quite a bit faster than I expected., He also said, Im gonna land it, in a safe kind of manner. There was an error deleting this problem. Russell had no piloting experience, but he managed to steal a Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 and took it for a . [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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Magazines, Digital Search above to list available cemeteries. A lot of the people he was helping were troubled kids.. There was a problem getting your location. We decided to sell and move in 2015, because we were both so far removed from our families. In a 2012 interview with Coos Bay newspaper The World highlighting their bakery, the couple talked about having different personalities. Failed to remove flower. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He flew the craft for 75 minutes and casually chatted with the air-traffic controller who tried to encourage him to land. February 19, 2023. Please reset your password. [18] He was active in his church and a leader in the local Christian youth ministry Young Life. Although investigators received information regarding Russell's background, possible stressors, and personal life, no element provided a clear motivation for Russell's actions. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A football teammate suggested his mental instability had been caused by undiagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy that may have come from repeated concussions. Thanks for contacting us. He brought these gifts throughout his travels and by doing so, spread the Gospel by word and deed to those he encountered. There was a problem getting your location. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I was dead set against it. Their business contained a sign that read, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Richard Russell was a suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Richard Russell (220368970)? On Friday night, Russell stole a commercial plane from Sea-Tac International Airport and performed a series of incredible aerial stunts, including loop-the-loops and several barrel rolls before crashing into the tick island forest. 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His family members said in a statement they were stunned and heartbroken. 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. 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. Ed Troyer, a spokesman for the sheriffs department, said F-15 aircraft took off out of Portland, Oregon, were in the air within a few minutes, and the pilots kept people on the ground safe. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In a video posted on YouTube last December, Russell shows luggage coming off and being loaded onto aircraft, and describes what the life of a ground service agent can entail. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. #legend. Richard Russell, a ground control agent, died after he stole the plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in August 2018 and drove it into the ground of a remote island in the Puget Sound,. I'm 10 years older and in worse shape. Reeves says he last spoke to Beebo a couple of months ago. In a video posted on YouTube last December, Russell describes his life as a ground service agent, saying, I lift a lot of bags, like a lot of bags, so many bags.. He was a faithful husband, a loving son, and a good friend, Mike Mathews read from the statement at a press conference. None of his social media posts indicate he was studying to become a pilot, but he took many trips with his wife to far-flung locales including France, Mexico and Ireland. Details below, but first let's deal with the question of "legendary": * Stealing an aircraft doesn't make you legendaryit makes you a criminal. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [6], The aircraft was stolen from Plane Cargo 1 at the north end of SeaTac Airport[6] and maneuvered to runway 16C via taxiways. This account has been disabled. We've received your submission. Then he took an Alaska Airlines plane. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Family Left Heartbroken After Airline Worker Steals and Crashes Plane. Videos of the plane being followed by two F-15 fighter jets started going viral online as the story . 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Failed to report flower. 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. 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.. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Damnit Andrew, peoples lives are at stake here, Rich said at one point in the audio, which you can listen to later in this article. Learn more about managing a memorial . Ah minimum wagewell chalk it up to that, maybe thatll grease some gears a little bit with the higher ups, Beebo said to the air traffic controller. 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CNN . [20] They married in 2012. "[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. In a frantic, seven-second dash, the husky. Never really knew it until now.. 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. 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. The man, known as Rich in air traffic control audio and dubbed the sky king on Twitter, broke hearts on social media as people followed the unauthorized flight before it came to a fatal end. [46][47], N449QX, the aircraft involved in the incident, pictured 2 months before the crash. 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. Former coach Gary Howell tells Anchorage's KTVA he can't. By 2010, he was in Coos Bay, Oregon where he met his wife while the two attended a Campus Crusade for Christ at Southwestern Oregon Community College. See All Share Email About BORN September 19, 1989 DIED August 10, 2018 LOCATION. Hey, I found myself in a predicament. Airport (@flySEA) August 11, 2018. Former Wasilla resident Richard "Beebo" Russell died on August 11, after the Horizon Air Q400 he stole from Sea-Tac International Airport. A memorial will be held in his honor on August 26th at 4:30PM at Lighthouse Christian Center, 3409 23rd St. S.W. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. After five hours, he arrived in a tow vehicle near the plane. The couple later moved to Washington state, where he got a job with Horizon. based on information from your browser. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Seattle is called the Emerald City in part due to all the green foliage. This account has been disabled. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He left prison after less than 5 years, on parole. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The fire burned a 2-acre (0.8ha) area,[23] but was extinguished by the following morning. Oops, something didn't work. Beebos family were clearly shocked by what happened. [4][6][9] A tow boat crew was the first to respond. He also admitted he had a few screws loose and called himself just a broken guy who would likely be disappointing the many people who loved him. We were married one year later, and one month after that we opened a bakery which we successfully ran for 3 years, he wrote on his Web page. He appeared to have acted alone and was suicidal, according to the local sheriffs department. Russell was well-liked by his co-workers, according to The Seattle Times. Authorities say he commandeered an empty Bombardier Q400, 107-foot (32.61 m) long turboprop aircraft on Friday night from a maintenance area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Add to your scrapbook. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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 The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He was a faithful husband, a loving son and a good friend.. There are then shots of trips he took, including flying over Alaskan fjords, visiting lavender fields in France, touring in Yucatan, Mexico, and attending a hurling match in Dublin, Ireland. Thanks for your help! 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. He had strong sense of awe for Creation and desired to experience its goodness. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Im in the air right now. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. How was he able to take off without being stopped? Well chalk it up to that. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? GREAT NEWS! Puyallup, Washington, 98373 Please feel free to wear cargo shorts. An airline employee conducted an unauthorized takeoff without passengers at Sea-Tac; aircraft has crashed in south Puget Sound. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. But most important were his trips back home to Alaska. 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. Try again later. Try again later. Russells social media posts often showed him on adventures with his wife, who he said he met in Oregon in 2010. [7], SeattleTacoma air traffic control (ATC) maintained radio contact with the occupant. Normal operations at Sea-Tac Airport have resumed, the airport wrote. Answer (1 of 3): No. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. (Mathew 7:20) He will be greatly missed. #beeborussell #richardrussell #skyking 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. I dont want to hurt no one. Russell had no formal training as a pilot and did not have his pilots license. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. among other things. Died on 15 Dc 1973. FBI records show Richard Russell, who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac Airport in 2018 and crashed it on Ketron Island, seemed unsettled in the week before the incident. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. It's easy to be accused of fearmongering regarding crime, but Seattle residents might have good reason to be concerned for their safety. "[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. I dont need that much help; Ive played some video games before, he told the controllers trying to help him. The Russell family released a statement Saturday evening, saying they were "stunned and heartbroken" over the incident and the loss of a man they called Beebo. He and I wrestled in the break room once. Russell, the sole occupant during the flight, did not survive. 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. In July 2022, video was released that showed Russells last moments going through security, taking off in the plane, and communicating with air traffic control. Hey all! Rest In Peace, Sky King. Weve updated the security on the site. There was no mention in the social media posts of studying to become a pilot but in some posts he spoke of his Christian religious faith and the possibility of joining the military. In a website that appears to be for a college communications class, Russell writes that he met his wife, Hannah, in Oregon in 2010 and they were married one year later. The brother of a 29-year-old man who died after crashing a stolen plane in Seattle last month, reflected this week on who his brother was, and how he died. Russell worked for Horizon Airlines, a sister carrier of Alaska Airlines, as a ground service agent who helped baggage handlers and was part of Horizons tow team, which moved planes around on the tarmac, reports Reuters. The plane was grounded for the night after returning from Victoria, B.C., which was its final scheduled flight of the day. Mr Russell, who liked to be called Beebo, has been described by his family as "a faithful husband, loving son and a good friend". This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The Seattle Times quoted Rick Christenson, an operational supervisor with the airline who retired in May, as saying Russell was a well-liked, quiet person. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. At his home near this city on Friday night, April the 27th, Mr. R.L. Richard Russell Jr. Sumner, Washington Sep 19, 1989 - Aug 10, 2018 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? Those details and others emerged Saturday about the Horizon Air. [44], In the days after the crash, clean up and recovery crews contracted by Alaska Airlines and their insurers were present on the island to remove debris. We are devastated by these events and Jesus is truly the only one holding this family together right now without him we would be hopeless. Beebos Facebook page has now been removed, but in the initial hours after the incident there were hundreds of comments, with some painting him as somewhat of a folk hero, calling him the Sky King and praising him for that barrel roll, and others speaking about their own battles with depression and thoughts of suicide. Buried in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. 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 . He brought these gifts throughout his travels and by doing so, spread the Gospel by word and deed to those he encountered. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. After Russell performed an unauthorized takeoff, two McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighters were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. As crime increases, our safety measures must too, GSBA is closing the disparity gap with Ready for Business Fund. Esto es lo que necesita saber: 1. It evens out in the end, he says to end the video. Come celebrate Anacortes 11th annual Bier on the Pier! He fashioned his humor, his wit, his intellect, and his energy as tools to make people feel at home, as if they were the only ones in the room. [1][7][8][9] In response, two McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagles of the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing under the command of NORAD[10] were scrambled at around 20:15 local time[11] from Portland Air National Guard Base to intercept it. On Aug. 10, 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop airplane from Sea-Tac Airport. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Richard Russell (220368970)? 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.. They have insisted he never intended to hurt anyone. Crazy coincidence that this video showed up on my recommended YT vids earlier today. Beebo Russell is seen here wresting for his Wasilla high school in the 4A Alaska state wrestling championship in Chugiak, Alaska Saturday Dec. 15, 2007. We were married one year later, and one month after that we opened a bakery which we successfully ran for 3 years. "[18] All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. "[34], Richard Russell was a Horizon Air ground service agent from Sumner, Washington. Richard, whose only flying experience was from video games, said; "'I think I'm going to try to do a barrel roll, and . I, meanwhile, obtained a job working for Horizon Airlines (partnered with Alaska Airlines) so Im able to fly to Alaska at my leisure. A 2012 article in the World described how Russell met his wife. He then boards an empty 70-seater plane and took off. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Simply, Beebo was a good man who made things better. At one point, Rich asked for help in getting the cabin depressurized, complaining he was getting lightheaded. Failed to delete memorial. Aged 63 y 7 m 14 d DIED. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? All Rights Reserved. October 04, 2021 | Tacoma, WA | Neighbor. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Im really at a loss for words about what to say now that I kind of know what happened, Im at a loss for words, and I it just doesnt even make sense, he said, noting that Beebo was a great kid who always stayed out of trouble. NORAD scrambled two F-15 to try to shepherd Russell away from populated areas of Seattle, but at 8:46 PM, Russell crashed the plane into an uninhabited part of Ketron Island in Puget Sound. 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. 29-year-old Richard Russell had the nickname of 'Beebo' and his friends . Authorities said they dont think he had a pilots license and arent sure how he was able to take off, much less perform complicated tricks in the air like a barrel roll. At one point, Russell told a controller he had played a lot of video games. crashed near Keton Island in Washington. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "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. 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.. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He flew for about an hour, often erratically with attempts at aerial stunts, before crashing on Ketron Island in Puget Sound, about 25 miles (40 km) to the southwest. [14] The transmissions were quickly recorded and posted on social media websites. 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.. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. People expressed an emotional connection with him through postings on social media, T-shirts, and tribute songs. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. We consider ourselves bakery connoisseurs and have to try a new one every place we go. 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