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I never cease to be amazed at the number of people who post replies either suggesting or saying outright that the pilot has an obligation to ride the disabled aircraft into the ground. I try to respond to them in a gentle way but sometimes they are just so far off base that I just ignore them.

I don't know the specifics, but from my understanding most modern fighters are virtually uncontrollable once they've lost all power. The good ol’ days of control cables are gone, replaced by hydraulic systems that require power to operate.

God bless Mr. Yoon and the pilot. Each has his specific needs in the aftermath of this.

“I don’t know the specifics, but from my understanding most modern fighters are virtually uncontrollable once they’ve lost all power. The good ol’ days of control cables are gone, replaced by hydraulic systems that require power to operate.”

Thanks for the explanation. I was trying to figure out why he didn’t turn out to sea and eject over the Pacific.

I don't know the specifics, but from my understanding most modern fighters are virtually uncontrollable once they've lost all power. The good ol’ days of control cables are gone, replaced by hydraulic systems that require power to operate.

those hydraulics may be a thing of the past with fly by wire.. the pilot would only commit suicide by staying with the jet. I'm glad more people on the ground weren't killed.

This, Mr. Yoon, is a living example of what Christ tries to teach us. He is much stronger than I ever could bear. I believe that somewhere it states that God will test us only to what our limits are, for he is all knowing and compassionate. I am weak, and don't ever want to be tested like this.

I'm sitting here thinking of my 3 daughters, son and wife.... their loss would end me. God Bless you Mr Yoon. May God reach out to you and see that your path has been rocky and that he may lift you up and help you along. God Bless you, sir.