Richard Russell Jr.

Richard Russell Jr. was an employee of Horizon Air who gained international attention when he stole a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in August 2018. He took the aircraft on a joyride, performing aerial maneuvers before eventually crashing on a nearby island. Russell's actions raised discussions about airport security, mental health, and personal freedom. Tragically, he died in the crash, and his story highlighted both the thrill of flight and the complexities of human behavior in crisis. The incident sparked interest in understanding the motivations behind such drastic actions.