Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Captain Steeeve reacts to the incredible emergency landing of a rare Republic RC-3 Seabee that was forced onto a city street in Phoenix after an apparent engine failure shortly after takeoff. New onboard and surveillance footage shows the pilot maneuvering between traffic, under street signs, and onto a narrow roadway in an attempt to safely bring the aircraft down.
As a retired airline captain, Captain Steeeve breaks down the decision making process behind emergency off-airport landings, what may have happened during the power loss, and why the pilot’s situational awareness likely saved lives. He also explains the unique handling characteristics of amphibious aircraft like the Seabee and what makes this landing especially remarkable.
We’re incredibly thankful everyone survived this incident safely.
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Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
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Captain Steeeve reacts to the incredible emergency landing of a rare Republic RC-3 Seabee that was forced onto a city street in Phoenix after an apparent engine failure shortly after takeoff. New onboard and surveillance footage shows the pilot maneuvering between traffic, under street signs, and onto a narrow roadway in an attempt to safely bring the aircraft down.
As a retired airline captain, Captain Steeeve breaks down the decision making process behind emergency off-airport landings, what may have happened during the power loss, and why the pilot’s situational awareness likely saved lives. He also explains the unique handling characteristics of amphibious aircraft like the Seabee and what makes this landing especially remarkable.
We’re incredibly thankful everyone survived this incident safely.
For business inquiries email us at: captainsteeeve@wearebv.com
For press or general questions: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
Want to know what watch I'm wearing?
If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit hanhart.com/en/.
#aviation #emergencylanding #seaplane #phoenix #captainsteeeve #pilotreaction #aviationnews #rc3seabee #aviationanalysis #aircraftincident
