August 12, 2018, 1:05 PM. Try again later. It was a job he seemed to be happy with in a video blog he posted on YouTube in December. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [15] He said he was a "broken guy, got a few screws loose I guess. [20], Videos and radio transmissions of the event were followed online, immediately sparking a meme dubbing Russell the "Sky King". 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Then he took an Alaska Airlines plane. Died on 12 Jan 1964. Buried in Springer, New Mexico, USA. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I wouldn't want to do that. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [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. 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,. 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. Volunteer to help people understand their Medicare options! 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 local sheriff described him as "suicidal". Russell, who was a ground service employee for Horizon Air and did . Sorry! Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital 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. My names Richard Russell, I'm 27 and currently living in Sumner, WA with my incredible wife Hannah. About to take off. (Si necesita ayuda, puede llamar al National Suicide Prevention Lifeline al 1-800-273-8255). Never really knew it until now.. He left Alaska after graduation in 2008, and attended college in North Dakota for at least one year. 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. Hannah and Beebo met at a Campus Crusade for Christ gathering at Southwestern Oregon Community College last year, the site reported. 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. I was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska when I was 7. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220368970/richard-russell. ", "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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Year should not be greater than current year. Richard Russell Plane Crash Video From Seattle, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. We have set your language to This account has been disabled. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [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. The audio between the man known as Rich and air traffic controllers further captured his demeanor. 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. At his home near this city on Friday night, April the 27th, Mr. R.L. He flew the craft for 75 minutes and casually chatted with the air-traffic controller who tried to encourage him to land. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Its burned quite a bit faster than I expected., He also said, Im gonna land it, in a safe kind of manner. [20] They married in 2012. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Puyallup, Washington, 98373 Please feel free to wear cargo shorts. 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. I found on Findagrave.com. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Richard Russell (220368970)? #beeborussell #richardrussell #skyking Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Thanks for your help! A barrel roll ends up with the airplane flying on the same heading, and at the same alti. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The incident aircraft was a Bombardier Q400, owned by Horizon Air (and operating for Alaska Airlines) with the registration N449QX[2][3][4] and serial number 4410. Former Wasilla resident Richard "Beebo" Russell died on August 11, after the Horizon Air Q400 he stole from Sea-Tac International Airport. Died on 15 Apr 1996. 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. He had strong sense of awe for Creation and desired to experience its goodness. [12] Flights in and out of SeaTac Airport were temporarily suspended. On board was 29-year-old Richard Russell, a baggage handler for Horizon Air who is also flying the plane for unknown reason. Photo courtesy of Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Sumner. Reeves says he last spoke to Beebo a couple of months ago. People close to the man who stole a Horizon Air plane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night shared their memories of him. Russell had no piloting experience, but he managed to steal a Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 and took it for a . Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Sumner. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. "[22], The two F-15s attempted to direct the aircraft toward the Pacific Ocean, and did not fire at it. Location of SeattleTacoma International Airport (north) and Ketron Island (south) within northwestern Washington state. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This is a complete shock to us, Matthews said. 1.1M views 7 months ago SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT On August 10, 2018, a Horizon ground operations employee by the name of Richard Bryan Russell Jr., stole a $32,000,000 Horizon Q400. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt. In the article, Russell described himself as laid back and easy going. I was dead set against it. Their business contained a sign that read, I have loved you with an everlasting love. 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. 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. Richard, whose only flying experience was from video games, said; "'I think I'm going to try to do a barrel roll, and . I hope to one day find your resting place so I can place a Captains Hat upon it. This browser does not support getting your location. Rich, you said you had 2100 pounds of fuel left? the controller responded. 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. He listened, truly listened, to peoples stories to understand who they were and where they came from. [45] The aircraft was worth $30million, all of which was paid under the company's insurance policy "with no deductibles. [18] He was active in his church and a leader in the local Christian youth ministry Young Life. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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, he wrote on his Web page. Richard Russell was a suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport. Richard Russell, el viajero empleado de tierra que rob y estrell un avin en Seattle "Soy un hombre roto" El joven, de 29 aos, es descrito por quienes le conocan como alguien afable y querido. Russell was active in his local community, serving as a leader at Young Life, a Christian youth ministry. GREAT NEWS! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Come celebrate Anacortes 11th annual Bier on the Pier! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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.. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He did not have to post bail. . At one point, Rich asked for help in getting the cabin depressurized, complaining he was getting lightheaded. The Sky King.May youre family take solace on knowing you have touched many people in your living and passing, July 13, 2022 | Melbourne, FL | Acquaintance, Cant wait to meet you one day fly high sky king ! Magazines, Digital Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. An airline employee conducted an unauthorized takeoff without passengers at Sea-Tac; aircraft has crashed in south Puget Sound. Aged 63 y 7 m 14 d DIED. An airline employee conducted an unauthorized takeoff without passengers at Sea-Tac; aircraft has crashed in south Puget Sound. 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." 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. The perpetrator, 29-year-old Richard Russell, was a Horizon Air ground service agent with no piloting experience. 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. Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Got a few screws loose, I guess, he is heard saying in the recording. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. So I dont know how he achieved the experience that he did.. The family of Richard "Beebo" Russell, the man who stole the plane, has since spoken out, asking for understanding and privacy during this time. So what could have happened between 2008 and this past Friday night when Beebo took that plane for a final flight. May you never be forgotten, not just for your deeds that day, but for the life you lived! 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