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.. Failed to remove flower. If you are a member of the Russell family, or a friend of Beebo's, please email me. [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. Russell, who went by the nickname Beebo, grew up in Wasilla, Alaska, but lived in Washington and worked for Horizon Airlines, a sister carrier of Alaska Airlines. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In honor of Beebo's tragic yet beautiful story, I would like to make a documentary called "The King Of The Sky" I would love to get the family's permission, and hopefully some would want to do interviews to talk about how amazing he was. But most important were his trips back home to Alaska. On August 10, 2018, a Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 was stolen from SeattleTacoma International Airport (SeaTac) in Seattle, Washington. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Buried in Wooster, Ohio, USA. Im in the air right now. There was an error deleting this problem. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. At his home near this city on Friday night, April the 27th, Mr. R.L. We consider ourselves bakery connoisseurs and have to try a new one every place we go.. He spoke of wanting to do "a couple maneuvers to see what it [the aircraft] can do", and requested the coordinates of an orca that had been brought to national attention, saying, "I want to go see that guy." 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In his final moments captured by partial recordings of his conversations with air traffic controllers that were published online by Broadcastify.com, Russell spoke calmly and said he was sorry to disappoint people who cared about him and described himself as a broken guy. 02:32 PM. Family friend Mike Matthews read a statement from Russells family that said the incident was a complete shock to them. Alaska Air Group CEO Brad Tilden said at a news conference Saturday that Russell worked for Horizon Air for four years and was on the clock and in uniform when he stole the twin-engine turboprop plane, which was parked in a cargo lot at the time. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital Ketron Island, Pierce County, Washington, USA. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. We've received your submission. Richard "Beebo" Russell loved Alaska, and working as a baggage handler was a way for him to visit the people he loved there. Hey all! There was a problem getting your location. Commercial aircraft are complex machines, he said. The final descent at Ketron Island was determined to be intentional, and suicide was listed as the manner of death. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He brought these gifts throughout his travels and by doing so, spread the Gospel by word and deed to those he encountered. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [12] Flights in and out of SeaTac Airport were temporarily suspended. [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". An airline employee conducted an unauthorized takeoff without passengers at Sea-Tac; aircraft has crashed in south Puget Sound. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I hope to one day find your resting place so I can place a Captains Hat upon it. [4] It landed at SeattleTacoma International Airport at 13:35 local time the afternoon of the incident, after an in-service flight from Victoria, British Columbia. Richard Russell Plane Crash Video From Seattle, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220368970/richard-russell. GSBA, Comcast, and other partners are working to address disparities in access to financial resources with the Ready for Business fund. [20] A veteran pilot said the maneuver "seemed pretty well executed, without either stalling or pulling the wings off. The perpetrator, 29-year-old Richard Russell, was a Horizon Air ground service agent with no piloting experience. He was . Richard Russell was a suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Thanks for your help! I think Im gonna try to do a barrel roll, and if that goes good, Im just gonna nose down and call it a night.. How did Beebo Russell a goofy, God-fearing baggage handler steal a passenger plane from the Seattle-Tacoma airport and end up alone in a cockpit, with no plan to come down? The Port of Seattle released the video. Powered by. Sea-Tac airport confirmed the plane was down a short time later. I met (my wife) in Coos Bay, Oregon in 2010 while we were both going to school. They opened a bakery and ran it for three years before selling it in 2015 to be closer to Hannahs family. [37], Horizon Air CEO Gary Beck stated that, as far as the company knew, Russell did not have a pilot's license. The family of Richard "Beebo" Russell, the man who stole the plane, has since spoken out, asking for understanding and privacy during this time. [14] The transmissions were quickly recorded and posted on social media websites. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Audio from the SeaTac tower reported that aircraft were lined up on the tarmac at one point. Normal operations at Sea-Tac Airport have resumed, the airport wrote. Former coach Gary Howell tells Anchorage's KTVA he can't. 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." Drag images here or select from your computer for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. memorial. 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.. There was an error deleting this problem. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. "[38], Russell was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska, at the age of seven. Got a few screws loose, I guess, he is heard saying in the recording. 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. "[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. Its burned quite a bit faster than I expected., He also said, Im gonna land it, in a safe kind of manner. August 12, 2018, 1:05 PM. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. He flew the craft for 75 minutes and casually chatted with the air-traffic controller who tried to encourage him to land. I met Hannah in Coos Bay, Oregon in 2010 while we were both going to school, the about me section says. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Cargo shorts. We would play putt putt in between flights. Maybe that will grease some gears a little bit with the higher-ups. [5] It was not scheduled to fly again that day. [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). Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. A former co-worker and friend believes an exchange between Beebo and air traffic control Friday night could shed light on why he did what he did. 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. A pair of F-15C jets were scrambled in response to Russells flight before he crashed one hour and 15 minutes after takeoff. Year should not be greater than current year. Answer (1 of 3): No. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [41] They sold the bakery in 2015 so his wife could be closer to her family; they settled in Sumner, Washington, and Russell found employment with Horizon Air. Tolliver will have to wear an ankle monitor as he goes to live with his grandmother before the trial next month. Buried in Springer, New Mexico, USA. Never really knew it until now.. He was a faithful husband, a loving son, and a good friend, Mike Mathews read from the statement at a press conference. Mr Russell, who liked to be called Beebo, has been described by his family as "a faithful husband, loving son and a good friend". We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Resend Activation Email. Bier on the Pier takes place on October 7th and 8th and features local ciders, food trucks and live music - not to mention the beautiful views of the Guemes Channel and backdrop of downtown Anacortes. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 1LT Richard S Austin, O-740337, CA 1LT Charles W Smith Jr., O-686604, TX 2LT Joe O Hudgins, O-740431, TX CPL Arnold B Stavinoha, 38206673, TX CPL Giles Q Stevens, 33252130, PA ~ The 1940 Census shows Richard living with his mother in the home of his grandfather, William C Moore Mother's maiden name: Moore Entered the service from California . He was a smart easy going guy. Human remains have been discovered on the tiny island off Washingtons Puget Sound where an airline worker crashed an empty passenger plane he hijacked. Thanks for contacting us. Russell, the sole occupant during the flight, did not survive. Richard Russell, who dreamed of being in the military and once ran a bakery with his wife, was identified as the suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac. He listened, truly listened, to peoples stories to understand who they were and where they came from. Please try again later. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. On Aug. 10, 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop airplane from Sea-Tac Airport. He appeared to have acted alone and was suicidal, according to the local sheriffs department. I wouldn't want to do that. "[16][19] He added that he "wasn't really planning on landing it. In a statement, the family said Richard Russell, whose nickname was "Beebo," was a faithful husband, loving son and good friend. She was detail oriented and a slight perfectionist, while Beebo was more laid back and outgoing. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. ATC said, "they would give you a job doing anything if you could pull this off", to which he replied, "Yeah right! Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Weve updated the security on the site. 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. Esto es lo que necesita saber: 1. I was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska when I was 7. A Port of Seattle official, Mike Pohl, said that Russell used an airport tractor to pull the parked plane onto a runway, which he would have known how to do, as part of his job in ground service was towing airplanes. As the voice recordings show Beebos intent was not to harm anyone. Beebo was loved by everyone because he was kind and gentle to each person he met. [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. Failed to delete memorial. All rights reserved. [18] He was active in his church and a leader in the local Christian youth ministry Young Life. Richard "Beebo" Russell, the Horizon Air employee who stole a plane from Sea-Tac Airport on Friday night, performed midair acrobatics over Puget Sound and then crashed into an island, was an. Died on 15 Apr 1996. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Russell was active in his local community, serving as a leader at Young Life, a Christian youth ministry. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Beebos family were clearly shocked by what happened. [15] Near the end of the flight, the aircraft was seen performing a barrel roll over Puget Sound, recovering a mere ten feet (three meters) over the water. PHOTOS: Horizon Q400 theft and crash in Puget Sound Part of HuffPost News. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Richard Russell (220368970)? 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Simply, Beebo was a good man who made things better. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This browser does not support getting your location. He had planned to seek a management position at Horizon Air or become a military officer after receiving his degree. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. 13543 posts. Reeves says he last spoke to Beebo a couple of months ago. ", "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. Ah, Rich, dont say stuff like that, the controller said. He met his wife, Hannah, in 2010 in Coos Bay, Oregon while we were both going to school, and the couple wed one year later, Russell wrote on his website. It evens out in the end, he says to end the video. February 19, 2023. The plane was grounded for the night after returning from Victoria, B.C., which was its final scheduled flight of the day. With this blog I hope to showcase all that Ive learned in Ms. Newmans Communications 210 class. Born on 11 Jul 1940. "[21] When an air traffic controller requested he land the plane after this maneuver, he said "I don't know. The audio between the man known as Rich and air traffic controllers further captured his demeanor. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. His family members said in a statement they were stunned and heartbroken. [39] He was an avid traveler and attended Washington State University Global Campus, majoring in social science. #legend. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Seattle is called the Emerald City in part due to all the green foliage. The family and immediate friends of the deceased have the sympathy of the Messenger. "As the voice recording show, Beebo's intent was not to harm anyone . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Normal operations at Sea-Tac Airport have resumed. Born on 27 Ene 1928. Try again. 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. Although investigators received information regarding Russell's background, possible stressors, and personal life, no element provided a clear motivation for Russell's actions. crashed near Keton Island in Washington. To your family, and close friends, I offer my sincere condolences. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Alaska Airlines did not return calls for comment on the claims of poor pay and working conditions. [45] The aircraft was worth $30million, all of which was paid under the company's insurance policy "with no deductibles. He then flew around the area for about an hour, speaking at times with air traffic controllers and apologizing to loved ones for what he was about to do. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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. Richard Russell, who liked to be called Beebo, was a 29-year-old man living in Sumner, Washington, who was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska, when he was 7 years old, according to a Web page he set up for a college communications class. Richard Russell plane crash video was released. He listened, truly listened, to peoples stories to understand who they were and where they came from. He went on to thank investigators, and Alaska Airlines for their resources and ask for prayers and privacy as the family tries to process their grief. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On Friday around 7:32 p.m., he got in the cockpit of an empty 76-seat Horizon Air turboprop plane and took off without authorization. Hey, I found myself in a predicament. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. It seemed like he was well liked by the other workers. 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. Russell, an old and much respected citizen of this county. 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. 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. Now video was released. All the proceeds will go to the Russell family, I just want to help share his story. 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. My names Richard Russell, Im 27 and currently living in Sumner, WA with my incredible wife Hannah. Hey all! He left prison after less than 5 years, on parole. "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. Richard has really touched many lives. As crime increases, our safety measures must too, GSBA is closing the disparity gap with Ready for Business Fund. A Tacoma woman with tuberculosis (TB) will have one final chance in a court hearing tomorrow to agree to receive treatment or be arrested. Then he took an Alaska Airlines plane. Please reset your password. Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC Watch more NBC video: bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news. Rick Christenson, who was previously an operational supervisor with Horizon Air and who watched Russells flight over Puget Sound, described Russell to the Times as a quiet guy. It seemed like he was well-liked by the other workers, Christenson said. Try again later. "[34], Richard Russell was a Horizon Air ground service agent from Sumner, Washington. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Drag images here or select from your computer for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. memorial. We also had a Pringles can, a 4ft pipe we used to pump up aircraft brakes and a golf ball. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Former Wasilla resident Richard "Beebo" Russell died on August 11, after the Horizon Air Q400 he stole from Sea-Tac International Airport. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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. Come one, come all! All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Learn more about managing a memorial . He has not been officially named by authorities, but his family and multiple news media outlets have reported his identity. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Terrorism was ruled out, and Russell was found to have acted alone. [34][35] The FBI stated, "Interviews with work colleagues, friends, and familyand review of text messages exchanged with Russell during the incidentdid not identify any information that would suggest the theft of the aircraft was related to wider criminal activity or terrorist ideology. [deleted] 5 yr. ago.