“My copilot ran out of the back of the plane!” #atc #pilot

Location: Raeford, North Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA348
Date and Time: July 29, 2022, 14:04 Local
Registration: N497CA
Aircraft: C A S A 212
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Skydiving

On July 29, 2022, at 1404 eastern daylight time, a Casa 212-200, N497CA, was substantially damaged in an accident near Raeford, North Carolina. The pilot-in-command (PIC) was uninjured, while the second-in-command (SIC) sustained fatal injuries during a diversion to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Durham, North Carolina. The flight was a skydiving operation under Part 91 regulations.

After completing two skydiving runs, the plane descended to Raeford West Airport (NR20) for a third group of skydivers. The SIC was flying the approach when the plane descended below the tree line and the right main landing gear (RMLG) struck the runway. The PIC took over, confirmed RMLG damage, and diverted to RDU.

Enroute to RDU, the SIC became upset about the hard landing, opened his window, and felt sick. He lowered the aft ramp, left his seat, removed his headset, apologized, and exited the airplane without a parachute. The PIC notified air traffic control and continued to RDU, where he made an emergency landing. The plane veered off the runway and came to rest in the grass, sustaining substantial damage.

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[just_me]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A copilot who jumped to his death from a small airplane in North Carolina was upset over damaging the craft’s landing gear during a failed runaway approach, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The plane’s pilot in command told federal investigators that his copilot “became visibly upset about the hard landing” in the minutes after they diverted to another airport for an emergency landing, the report stated.
The copilot opened his side cockpit window and “may have gotten sick, ” the report stated. He then lowered the ramp in the back of the airplane, indicating that he felt like he was going to be sick and needed air.
The report said the copilot “got up from his seat, removed his headset, apologized and departed the airplane via the aft ramp door.”
The incident occurred July 29 about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Charles Hew Crooks, 23, did not have a parachute, and his body was found in a backyard in the town of Fuquay-Varina.
Tuesday’s report said that the two pilots had been flying skydiving runs out of Raeford West Airport earlier in the day. They were descending toward the airport for a third run when the hard landing occurred.
Crooks was flying the approach when the aircraft “dropped” and both pilots called for a go-around maneuver, the report stated. Before Crooks could initiate a climb, the right main landing gear impacted the runway.

The other pilot assumed the flight controls, the report stated. He directed Crooks to declare an emergency and request a diversion to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for landing.
The pilot told investigators that Crooks became upset “about 20 minutes into the diversion to RDU, after conducting approach and emergency briefings, ” the report stated

[Brohoyoslo]

"Do you need something else?"

Bro literally couldn't comprehend what the pilot was telling him

[unHolyEvelyn]

"say what now" completely fair question honestly.

[Hugs__Bugs_]

"Did you need something else..?"
"Nah, that'll be it."
"Okay, pull up to the second window."

[YokubouTenshi]

"Do you need something else?"
"Yes, I'd like you to teleport a new copilot into my plane."

[sincereflowers]

The multiple times he reiterated what happened tells me this pilot was shocked as hell

[TylerPerry-jhfc]

The way he kept reiterating that he jumped out the back felt like a norm MacDonald joke

[VannyBranny]

"So you don't have a co-pilot on you, sir"?
No, see I must've left my spare in my other jacket, and my main one he just jumped out the back of the fucking plane.

[tulkmunny]

these guys have the highest level of training in calmness... good job in such a messed up time
guys...

[harrisonmccartney]

"Did you need something else?"

ATC translation: "Can't help you with that one bro, figure it out."

[Tyrant]

This guy is a perfect example of the emotional control a pilot has

[DakotaKhamphanith-gsge]

"Do you need something else?"
"No just letting you know it's raining men."

[nicktargaryan]

This man witnessed a suicide, a major traumatic event, and he still speaks calmer than a masseuse at a spa. What a guy 🤯

[RatherBeRestoring]

“Do you need something else?”
I totally expected him to answer:
“a new copilot”

[ChadzMedia]

"Say what now?" Literally the response for this situation

[Aurenee]

I admire this man for being able to stay calm in such a terrifying scenario.

[Laurala]

Oh my god this is horrific. Those poor men (the one who jumped AND the one who survived him).

[DuderofDudeness]

"Sir, I didn't catch that the last 3 times you said it. Your copilot did what now?" 😂😭

[Obesemudkip]

I remember this happening back in 2022. Poor dude, hope his family, that pilot, and the persons yard he landed in are doing okay.

[aprilMichelleXJRL]

"but did u need something Else" had my jaw on the FLOOR. 😮