"[34], Richard Russell was a Horizon Air ground service agent from Sumner, Washington. My names Richard Russell, Im 27 and currently living in Sumner, WA with my incredible wife Hannah. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. [46][47], N449QX, the aircraft involved in the incident, pictured 2 months before the crash. (Mathew 7:20) He will be greatly missed. He flew the craft for 75 minutes and casually chatted with the air-traffic controller who tried to encourage him to land. A friend of Richard Russell -- the 29-year-old man who stole an empty Horizon Air Bombadier Q400 from Sea-Tac Airport Friday evening, flew it around the South Puget Sound, and crashed it on. 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] 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). 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.. Normal operations at Sea-Tac Airport have resumed. 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. "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. Colton Harris Moore only got 6 years for stealing a plane and crashing it. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Hell of a crime spree for a 19 year old. Russell, 29, worked for Horizon Air for 3 years. Employees notified deputies that one of the bottles had a GPS tracker, which showed that the suspect was in a parking lot outside a nearby department store. This browser does not support getting your location. September 09, 2022 | Jacksonville, FL | Friend, Your story has touched me greatly. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. "[22], The two F-15s attempted to direct the aircraft toward the Pacific Ocean, and did not fire at it. 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. Cargo shorts. Search above to list available cemeteries. Failed to remove flower. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? GREAT NEWS! I found on Findagrave.com. 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.. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. We also had a Pringles can, a 4ft pipe we used to pump up aircraft brakes and a golf ball. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Failed to remove flower. After Russell performed an unauthorized takeoff, two McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighters were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Ketron Island, Pierce County, Washington, USA. [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. I'm listening through the archive of the radio chatter on the #seatac hijacking. Yeah I dont know what the burnageis like on a takeoff but yeah. Then he took an Alaska Airlines plane. All the proceeds will go to the Russell family, I just want to help share his story. Seattle-Tacoma Intl. 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,. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 2023 Bonneville International. 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? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Richard Russell was a suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport. The SHIBA program part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is ready to help with your Medicare open enrollment decisions. Im in the air right now. Try again later. He and I wrestled in the break room once. 7 things to know", "One year after stolen Horizon plane crash, scars remain on Ketron Island", "FBI releases classified documents from 2018 Horizon Air plane theft, crash", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2018_Horizon_Air_Q400_incident&oldid=1136228770, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 10:06. He listened, truly listened, to peoples stories to understand who they were and where they came from. 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. 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 Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The email does not appear to be a valid email address. How was he able to take off without being stopped? 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.. . Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Moore stole (or stole and crashed) multiple airplanes, multiple boats, dozens of cars, etc. He won but it was close. All Rights Reserved. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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". Sea-Tac airport confirmed the plane was down a short time later. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. The equipment was sent to the National Transportation Safety Board for processing. 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. 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. Born on 11 Jul 1940. Resulting from the heartbreaking and public death of her husband, Beebo (Richard) Russell, the family and friends of Hannah Russell invite you to help. Please reset your password. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Richard "Beebo" Russell graduated from Wasilla High School in 2008 after a standout career as a running back, wrestler and thrower. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [18] After the incident, Joel Monteith, a pilot for SkyWest Airlines, relayed to an emergency dispatcher that in 2017, he saw Russell and another man "pointing and flipping switches" in the cockpit of a SkyWest aircraft parked at SeaTac Airport. [36] He had been part of a tow team, which repositions aircraft on the airport apron, for about four years. [14] The transmissions were quickly recorded and posted on social media websites. [7], SeattleTacoma air traffic control (ATC) maintained radio contact with the occupant. A pair of F-15C jets were scrambled in response to Russells flight before he crashed one hour and 15 minutes after takeoff. Thanks for your help! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Oops, something didn't work. Russell, an old and much respected citizen of this county. 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. Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. The plane started moving, but Russell jumped in the plane and took off. 00:59. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. RELATED: Tow boat crew rushes to help on Ketron Island. Please reset your password. 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.. [4][13] A KC-135R Stratotanker refueling tanker was also scrambled from Fairchild Air Force Base to support the F-15 flight. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Ah, minimum wage. Try again. Failing to convince (my wife) of Alaskas greatness, we settled on Sumner because of its close proximity to her family. 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. 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. Audio captured emotional conversations between the man, named as Rich, and air traffic controllers trying to help him land safely. 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. NeverMet you but youre in my thoughts. 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He said the man could have caused mass destruction. Weve updated the security on the site. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Sorry! If you are a member of the Russell family, or a friend of Beebo's, please email me. In a frantic, seven-second dash, the husky. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I met (my wife) in Coos Bay, Oregon in 2010 while we were both going to school. Would love your thoughts, please comment. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Verify and try again. 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. It had first flown in 2012 and was delivered new to Horizon Air in the same year. I hope they can make it through this. He said that airline employees go through background checks. (Si necesita ayuda, puede llamar al National Suicide Prevention Lifeline al 1-800-273-8255). He was a smart easy going guy. Try again later. Aunque las autoridades no han divulgado su nombre, El Seattle Times identific al hombre como Richard Russell. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The footage shows him going through security wearing a T-shirt that says "the sky's no limit." We would play putt putt in between flights. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In the video and he talks about the cool things he gets to do because of his job, like flying to all Alaska Air destinations, and shows pictures of all the cool places hes been too, like France, Ireland, and Mexico. Part of HuffPost News. 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. Commercial aircraft are complex machines, he said. A great kid, a wonderful friend, a hard worker, and a class clown. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Russell, the sole occupant during the flight, did not survive. We have set your language to Died on 15 Apr 1996. Richard "Beebo" Russell loved Alaska, and working as a baggage handler was a way for him to visit the people he loved there. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Hey all! The Pierce County Medical Examiners Office confirmed Sunday that 29-year-old ground control agent Richard Russell died in the fiery wreckage although they didnt outright say that the remains were his. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220368970/richard-russell. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? A barrel roll ends up with the airplane flying on the same heading, and at the same alti. Former FBI agent: Greatest threat we have to aviation is the insider threat Try again later. His wife could not immediately be reached for comment. Richard Russell Jr. Sumner, Washington Sep 19, 1989 - Aug 10, 2018 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? 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. I, meanwhile, obtained a job working for Horizon Airlines (partnered with Alaska Airlines) so Im able to fly to Alaska at my leisure. A former coworker, Rick Christenson, told The Seattle Times: He was a quiet guy. 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. ). Rest In Peace Sky King. The couple married within a year and opened a bakery in North Bend Hannah Maries Artisan Breads and Pastries, which they owned for three years before moving to Washington to be closer to family. Who she is 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. "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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Richard Russell (220368970)? I was a ground service agent at Horizon Air for the better part of 2016, and I worked alongside Richard "Beebo" Russell. Our first date, he kind of cornered me into it, Hannah Russell said to the site. "[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. Reeves says he last spoke to Beebo a couple of months ago. I could see his financial problems and his future was causing him a lot of stress internally that he was keeping to himself, Reeves said. We've received your submission. Authorities also recovered the flight data recorder and components of the cockpit voice recorder from the wreckage of the Horizon Airlines plane. Beebo, in all his jokes and charisma, was a man who cared deeply and used how he was designed to serve other people. 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. On social media, Richard Russell used the name Beebo Russell. (If you need help, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.). 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. The burnageis like on a takeoff but yeah the memorial using social media or... 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