Student Pilot's Flight Becomes Her WORST Nightmare!

A student pilot is flying solo on her first cross country when disaster strikes and she loses a wheel on takeoff. The ensuing terror and the efforts of the tower controller and her instructor on the radio to save her make this the most memorable flight of her life!

If you enjoyed this video, you should watch this other one about a solo student pilot that can't land because his throttle is stuck at MAX power!

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[arthurpearson]

I was an instructor for her instructorJohn when he was going through his primary training. He was a very good student and worked at the same flight school when he got his CFI. I’m not surprised that he was able to keep her calm and focused and help her bring this to a safe conclusion.

[jul]

Hearing her youthful voice gradually moving away from panic to restored confidence was so adorable and heart-melting, especially for dads out there.

[Relayer]

Maggie’s first couple of “okays” almost brought a tear to my eye. The way she held it together was fantastic. Loved the happy ending. Thanks for posting great videos!

[buruzn]

The person who called in the lost landing gear, the controller who snapped into action when she realized there was a problem and even more when she realized the pilot was a young solo student, the instructors who helped the pilot remain calm and talked her through what needed to be done, and, of course, the young pilot who was clearly terrified and fought off understandable panic to rise to the occasion… every single person involved should be incredibly proud of their actions here. The pilot is a rockstar, but everybody deserves a ton of praise.

[crazypete]

17 years old, solo flight, emergency after takeoff... she handled it so much better than some "adults" handle a parking dispute. We need more people like Maggie!

[STLAR]

Actually choked me up a bit listening to the fear in her voice. Great job young lady!

[billythekid]

Maggie has continued flying after this incident in 2018. If you want to see her and hear her own words about this there is a video put out by FS Mania on YT. I'm so proud of her and all the folks who made a great landing possible. Maggie fly high and follow your dreams young lady. This took place on her first solo cross country flight. TY Hoover for the heart felt kob on this amazing video!

[MrRamziaB]

That woman went from Controller to Mom with the flip of a switch! Great job to her! and to Maggie!!!

[doilysimpkin]

I've heard this probably 5 or 6 times now and every time I hear Maggie's first frightened "okay" it hits me so hard in the feels.

[russbroda]

Pilots voice gets noticeably calmer once her instructor is on the radio to her.

[justy]

The moment John talks to Maggie you can hear her her (relatively) relax. So comforting to hear.

[Jamie]

The way her confidence increased when her instructor had confidence in her is awesome. Great Job, Maggie and Great Job John.

[briant]

The change in her voice when John gets on the radio is amazing.

[muhammadsteinberg]

OH BOY!...My heart sank hearing the fear in her voice!
In 40yrs of flying I had three near death experiences (two engine failures and an unforcasted nighttime Imc in a vfr only 172). All three ended with wheels down on a runway. This poor child took on this situation like a champ. Don't know her, but I'm still so proud of her.

[desmit]

Tower controller went right into Mama Bear mode when she realized what was going on… great job to her too

[HenrikRewes]

As a pilot you read thousands of incident and crash reports over the years. You see videos and hear communication playbacks. All to prevent repeating mistakes. The knowledge acumulates but honestly you get a little numb to potential disasters. This one how ever got me. My eyes full of tears and my heart full of happiness. Hope I'll perform that well if I ever have to face a test like that.

[aja]

We all need an Instructor like John, and the ATC controller is obviously one of the best.

[markn.]

Wow. The level of professionalism, encouragement, and the empathy shown by all involved was amazing. Great team effort.

[AlanMichaelJackson]

Man her little voice breaking will make a grown man shed a tear.

[ragnargrabson]

The team effort kept the girl from crashing - great work!