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'm 10 years older and in worse shape. Richard Russell was a bored baggage handler who one day decided to hijack an empty passenger plane. I will never forget him, and I will never stop praying for the family he loved so much. * Russell didn't perform a barrel roll. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. crashed near Keton Island in Washington. As the voice recordings show Beebos intent was not to harm anyone. 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." Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [39] He attended Wasilla High School, where he wrestled and competed in track and field. Im in the air right now. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The couple later moved to Washington state, where he got a job with Horizon. Bier on the Pier takes place on October 7th and 8th and features local ciders, food trucks and live music - not to mention the beautiful views of the Guemes Channel and backdrop of downtown Anacortes. After Russell performed an unauthorized takeoff, two McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighters were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. Beebo kept everything in his cargo shorts; sometimes it was a bottle of craft-beer (he had the deep-pocket style), sometimes it was an open bag of Swedish fish or shells from Cabo for his wifes collection, and other times it was a wild coconut fusion pastry he picked up from a new bakery, which he would then gently wrap in a napkin to share later. Family friend Mike Matthews read a statement from Russells family that said the incident was a complete shock to them. Try again later. [19] Alaska Air Group CEO Brad Tilden announced on the same day that the airline was coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration, the FBI, and the National Transportation Safety Board, and was "working to find out everything we possibly can about what happened". Search above to list available cemeteries. I was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska when I was 7. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Richard Russell was a suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac International Airport. 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. Richard "Beebo" Russell, the Horizon Air employee who stole a plane from Sea-Tac Airport on Friday night, performed midair acrobatics over Puget Sound and then crashed into an island, was an. [deleted] 5 yr. ago. [20], On April 14, 2022, the FBI released 500 pages of previously classified documents related to the investigation. The aircraft had been in maintenance status and was parked in an otherwise-vacant space for work on the plane's, New Footage Shows Moments Before Seattle Man Crashed Plane in 2018, A newly released video sheds new light on the moments leading up to Richard Russell crashing a plane. He also admitted he had a few screws loose and called himself just a broken guy who would likely be disappointing the many people who loved him. There are then shots of trips he took, including flying over Alaskan fjords, visiting lavender fields in France, touring in Yucatan, Mexico, and attending a hurling match in Dublin, Ireland. Year should not be greater than current year. Russell was well-liked by his co-workers, according to The Seattle Times. [39] He was an avid traveler and attended Washington State University Global Campus, majoring in social science. 00:59. 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.. 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, Russell wrote about himself and his wife online. stole a turboprop airplane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night, Employee steals, crashes plane from Sea-Tac, Horizon Q400 theft and crash in Puget Sound, Greatest threat we have to aviation is the insider threat, Tow boat crew rushes to help on Ketron Island, video blog he posted on YouTube in December, One last chance for Tacoma woman with TB to avoid jail, Stolen UW statue honoring fallen WWI students recovered in Auburn, Accused Seattle mass shooter released from jail while awaiting trial, Man caught with nearly $3K in stolen fragrance, allegedly planned to trade for fentanyl pills, City of Seattle has less tree cover than 5 years ago, Sound Transit starts $1 fare with ORCA LIFT program. After Russell performed an unauthorized takeoff, two McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighters were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. Please try again later. I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt. In the article, Russell described himself as laid back and easy going. In a statement, Russells family called him a warm and compassionate man and said they were in complete shock over the incident. He was right in saying that there are so many people who have loved him.. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The Port of Seattle released the video. Ive got a lot of people that care about me. (Mathew 7:20) He will be greatly missed. 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Investigators and airline officials are piecing together information about how Richard "Beebo" Russell, 29, a Horizon employee, was able to take a Bombardier Q400 turboprop and fly for more. Got a few screws loose, I guess, he is heard saying in the recording. Learn more about managing a memorial . On Facebook, Rich, using the name Beebo Russell, wrote that he lived in Sumner, Washington, was from Wasilla, Alaska, and was married to Hannah Russell, who worked as an assistant pastry chef and waitress, according to her social media account. Chickasaw Messenger, Okolona, MS, May 3, 1888. I was kind of hoping that was gonna be it, you know? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I found on Findagrave.com. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [27], The Pierce County Sheriff's Office both thanked the public for its accurate information, and acknowledged on August 11 that federal agencies would be leading the investigation, primarily the Seattle office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Try again. Russell, an old and much respected citizen of this county. 02:32 PM. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 2023 TIME USA, LLC. Try again later. We were married one year later, and one month after that we opened a bakery which we successfully ran for 3 years. He then flew around the area for about an hour, speaking at times with air traffic controllers and apologizing to loved ones for what he was about to do. 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. [4] It landed at SeattleTacoma International Airport at 13:35 local time the afternoon of the incident, after an in-service flight from Victoria, British Columbia. 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. Russell had no formal training as a pilot and did not have his pilots license. 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He has not been officially named by authorities, but his family and multiple news media outlets have reported his identity. Beebos Facebook page has now been removed, but in the initial hours after the incident there were hundreds of comments, with some painting him as somewhat of a folk hero, calling him the Sky King and praising him for that barrel roll, and others speaking about their own battles with depression and thoughts of suicide. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Drag images here or select from your computer for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. memorial. He left prison after less than 5 years, on parole. Please enter your email and password to sign in. However, the city is a little less green, according to a new report. Thanks for your help! Puyallup, Washington, 98373 Please feel free to wear cargo shorts. Oops, something didn't work. Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. On August 10, 2018, a Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 was stolen from SeattleTacoma International Airport (SeaTac) in Seattle, Washington. [33], On November 9, the FBI stated that it had completed its investigation. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. During his senior year of high school, Russell placed fifth in . We consider ourselves bakery connoisseurs and have to try a new one every place we go. His website is filled with photos and videos of his travels and was previously linked to his Instagram account. based on information from your browser. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Richard Beebo Russell Jr. Ah minimum wagewell chalk it up to that, maybe thatll grease some gears a little bit with the higher ups, Beebo said to the air traffic controller. She was detail oriented and a slight perfectionist, while Beebo was more laid back and outgoing. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The plane was grounded for the night after returning from Victoria, B.C., which was its final scheduled flight of the day. This account has been disabled. Russell took the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 turboprop from the northeast corner of the airport, according to the Times. Magazines, stole a plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Or create a free account to access more articles, 'Beebo Was Loved By Everyone.' Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Rest In Peace Sky King. Try again. He was a smart easy going guy. nddes ), reminnessida fr Richard "Beebo" Russell Jr. (19 Sep 1989-10 . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Russell wrote that he was pursuing his Bachelor of Social Sciences and hoped to work his way up to a management position at Horizon Air or to join the military or law enforcement. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [20], Russell's family released a statement on August 11, stating they were "stunned and heartbroken" and "devastated by the events". Those details and others emerged Saturday about the Horizon Air. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I hope they can make it through this. He said that airline employees go through background checks. All the proceeds will go to the Russell family, I just want to help share his story. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. (Mathew 7:20) He will be greatly missed. Sending neighborly love and continued healing to his friends and family. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. There was an error deleting this problem. Hey, I found myself in a predicament. Medicare open enrollment is here and SHIBA can help! GSBA, Comcast, and other partners are working to address disparities in access to financial resources with the Ready for Business fund. He left Alaska after graduation in 2008, and attended college in North Dakota for at least one year. Tilden said that air traffic control was immediately aware that Russells take off in the aircraft was an unauthorized departure.. NeverMet you but youre in my thoughts. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "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. Part of HuffPost News. Its burned quite a bit faster than I expected., He also said, Im gonna land it, in a safe kind of manner. 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". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Sunday that 29-year-old ground control agent Richard Russell died in the fiery wreckage although they didn't outright say that the. In a video posted on YouTube last December, Russell describes his life as a ground service agent, saying, I lift a lot of bags, like a lot of bags, so many bags.. He made us all better; we know this by his fruit. A Tacoma woman with tuberculosis (TB) will have one final chance in a court hearing tomorrow to agree to receive treatment or be arrested. [15] Near the end of the flight, the aircraft was seen performing a barrel roll over Puget Sound, recovering a mere ten feet (three meters) over the water. Search above to list available cemeteries. [5] It was not scheduled to fly again that day. "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. Richard Russell, who dreamed of being in the military and once ran a bakery with his wife, was identified as the suicidal airport ground services worker who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac. "He was a faithful husband, a loving son, and. FBI records show Richard Russell, who stole an airplane from Sea-Tac Airport in 2018 and crashed it on Ketron Island, seemed unsettled in the week before the incident. [37] During his communication with air traffic control, Russell made a complaint about wages, stating: "Minimum wage, we'll chalk it up to that. Richard Russell, 29, hijacked a 76-seater plane from Seattle-Tacoma on Friday He flew around as an air traffic controller calmly tried to reason with him A recording of their conversation. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Richard Russell plane crash video was released. Together, they started a bakery in North Bend, Oregon. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The couple settled in Sumner, Wa., where Russell got a job at Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, so he could easily fly back to Alaska to see his own family. It may seem difficult for those watching at home to believe, but Beebo was a warm, compassionate man, the statement said. We also had a Pringles can, a 4ft pipe we used to pump up aircraft brakes and a golf ball. 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. Details below, but first let's deal with the question of "legendary": * Stealing an aircraft doesn't make you legendaryit makes you a criminal. 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