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Al Haynes, captain of United Flight 232 dies at age 87
Al Haynes, who was the captain of United Airlines flight 232 which crash-landed at Sioux City, Iowa on July 19, 1989, died Sunday. (siouxcityjournal.com) और अधिक...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
"Al Haynes. Pilots mention his name with reverence." A quote from Captain Sullenberger's book Highest Duty. That's how I felt when I met Captain Haynes in 1998. He was humble and professional, and what he spoke of the most was the 112 people who didn't survive 232. I've never forgotten that.
Another great example of professionalism, skill, and humility. Al, my father, Bill, and Dudley saved a great many lives that day, but they never forgot the aftermath. May you find the peace you have earned, Captain, Godspeed
Unforgettable event. God Speed Captain.
I didn't catch any mention of Al Haynes' passing in the media. Congrats to FlightAware for honoring this hero!
Too many other more important stories of politician's lips flapping.
NPR did a 3-4 minute piece on him earlier this week. heard it on KJZZ. don't remember any of the TV nets mentioning it.
Ugh..sad. I met Cpt Haynes at the 25th anniversary gathering of the crash. He was very kind and incredibly humble. I introduced myself, and he straightened up a bit and asked me: 'Were you on the plane?' 'No...' I said, 'but I did ride on N1819UA a year before it crashed.' 'I see..' he said, before relaxing his posture a bit again. I watched from a respectful distance while he chatted with some of the survivors, and it seemed to me that he treated those passengers as his children. Incredible presenter, modest, quick to deflect any credit. Glad to meet one of my heros.