Almost one of the deadliest crashes in the aviation industry

@aureliah (24687)
Kenya
September 11, 2018 3:07pm CST
So this would have been one of the worst crashes in the history of aviation. But one minute and one pilot made all the difference and saved hundreds of people. He deserves the best
A video has surfaced on how a commercial pilot averted what could have potentially been the worst accident in aviation history. The video shows...
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
11 Sep 18
That is amazing! So glad he reacted quickly. Well done!
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
11 Sep 18
Yes it would have been horrible. They missed each other by a minute.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
14 Sep 18
@aureliah One minute can make such a big difference at times.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
14 Sep 18
@1hopefulman Verytrue whether something good or a destruction
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Sep 18
That's a wonderful thing he did to avoid a mid-air collision.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Sep 18
@aureliah Absolutely!
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
11 Sep 18
Its God's doing
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
12 Sep 18
My salutations to this brave man! Such people should be honored and should be give due respect deserved by them! Such positive episodes gives inspiration in our lives! Thanks for sharing!
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
15 Sep 18
@aureliah , In fact these people are history creators and will be remembered for ever for their bravery!
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
16 Sep 18
@AKRao24 That is very true and they deserve it
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
15 Sep 18
That is very true. his quick actions saved hundreds of people
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
19 Sep 18
i heard about that. great save there. where are you? it doesn't say on your profile country?
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Sep 18
@aureliah so sorry
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
22 Sep 18
I'm in Kenya where it happened.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
30 Sep 18
@bunnybon7 Thanks
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@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 18
pilot, high skilled job
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
11 Sep 18
Yeah within a minute
@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 18
@aureliah so they deserve high payment for their job
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
11 Sep 18
@mesbakh Yes and an award too
@xstitcher (39080)
• Petaluma, California
19 Sep 18
Ah. When I read about "a pilot" I was thinking of someone different.
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@xstitcher (39080)
• Petaluma, California
29 Sep 18
@aureliah There is a pilot here in the States that did something heroic, too.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
22 Sep 18
Why is that?
@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
1 Oct 18
@xstitcher I hope he was honored
@snowy22315 (209208)
• United States
22 Sep 18
Thank Goodness for competent pilots!
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
22 Sep 18
He deserves the best
@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
12 Sep 18
I remember that I had read about this accident, because one of the two planes was an Italian airplane.
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@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
15 Sep 18
@aureliah I remember the news.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
15 Sep 18
yes it was an Italian and an Ethiopian airplane
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Sep 18
I could not imagine being responsible for so many lives, a pilot must have nerves of steel. I am so happy this pilot was successful in keeping the lives of many safe. Such good news for a change.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
16 Sep 18
He knew that the worst would happen was a plane crash so at least he did what he had to do and it worked
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
20 Sep 18
It could have been horrible. Its my country kudos to the pilot.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
22 Sep 18
Yeah it would have been horrible not only for our country but also for the world at large
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 Sep 18
So very glad he did avert it.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 Sep 18
@aureliah Yes, prime qualities in that kind of situation.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
22 Sep 18
He was quick and intelligent.
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@Courage7 (19626)
• United States
11 Sep 18
Interesting never heard about this one. Wasnt he a brilliant and quick reflexed pilot! Yay for him.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
11 Sep 18
Quick and very smart. He should be greatly honored. That was a near miss
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@Courage7 (19626)
• United States
12 Sep 18
@aureliah Oh yes he does deserve great recognition.
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@theend (2777)
• Gifu, Japan
17 Sep 18
flight was very lucky to have him.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
22 Sep 18
The world is actually happy to have him.
• Chandigarh, India
21 Sep 18
He done such a Good job.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
22 Sep 18
Yeah its a great job saving hundreds of people
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• Chandigarh, India
22 Sep 18
@aureliah great.
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• Philippines
15 Sep 18
This is why you pilots are respected, it's not easy to fly an airplane.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
15 Sep 18
That is very true. Its never easy to take control
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@jstory07 (148777)
• Roseburg, Oregon
14 Sep 18
That pilot was good at flying to avoid a crash.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
15 Sep 18
yes he deserves an honor
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@RasmaSandra (98135)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Sep 18
It is great when a pilot can avoid such a horrible crash. If only it could happen more often.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
12 Sep 18
I think its the best news I have heard in a while. Lives were saved
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
that is great.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
13 Sep 18
yeah it is
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@ShifaLk (17811)
• India
15 Sep 18
Wow. The pilot was smart
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
16 Sep 18
Very smart indeed
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@porwest (112933)
• United States
15 Sep 18
Kind of reminds me of the heroics of the pilot who took his plane into the Hudson. There are some amazing pilots out there.
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
15 Sep 18
yeah and circumstances force them to do the extra-ordinary