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'''Stefan Gydegaard Rasmussen''' (born 23 July 1947) is a former Danish airline pilot who captained the crash-landing [[Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751|SAS flight 751]] on 27 December 1991. There were no fatalities in the crash, and Rasmussen received recognition for his handling of the incident. He entered politics, and served in the Danish ''[[Folketing]]'' parliament from 1994 to 1996.
'''Stefan G. Rasmussen''' (born 23 July 1947) is a former Danish
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pilot who captained the crash-landing [[Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751|SAS flight 751]] on 27 December 1991. There were no fatalities in the crash, and Rasmussen received much recognition for his handling of the incident. He entered politics, and served in the Danish ''[[Folketing]]'' parliament from 1994 to 1996.


==Biography==
==Early life==
Rasmussen was born 23 July 1947 in [[Randers]], [[Denmark]].<ref name=ft/> After finishing middle school in Randers in 1967, he finished apprenticeship as an electrician in 1969.<ref name=ft/> He then spent one year at a technical school in [[Aarhus]] and worked as a travel guide before entering the [[Royal Danish Air Force]] in 1971.<ref name=ft/>
He was born in [[Randers]], and trained as a pilot in the [[Royal Danish Air Force]] (1970–1974?) and graduated from [[Williams Air Force Base]], Arizona in 1973 (class 74-01).


==Career==
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On 27 December 1991, he was the Captain of [[Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751]], a [[McDonnell-Douglas MD-81]] registered OY-KHO which [[crash-landing|crash-landed]] at [[Gottröra]] in Sweden. In the initial climb both engines ingested ice which had built up on the two wings, which had not been properly [[deicing|deiced]] before departure, the engines then surged. Both engines were destroyed, leaving the aircraft with no propulsion. After a controlled low-altitude glide, the aircraft landed in a field and broke into three parts. No fire broke out and all aboard the plane survived.
===Pilot===
Rasmussen was an aircraft mechanic in the Royal Danish Air Force. He subsequently became a pilot and officer, having spent the year 1972 to 1973 in the US<ref name=ft>{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.dk/Medlemmer/Fhvmf/S/Stefan-G-Rasmussen|title=Stefan G. Rasmussen (KF)|publisher=[[Folketing]]|language=da|access-date=14 May 2024}}</ref> where he graduated from [[Williams Air Force Base]], Arizona in 1973 (class 74-01).


In 1979, Ramussen was hired as a commercial airline pilot for [[Scandinavian Airlines]] and after four years was promoted to [[Airline Captain|captain]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.berlingske.dk/danmark/kaptajn-over-eget-og-andres-liv-i-noedlanding-0|title=Kaptajn over eget og andres liv i nødlanding|newspaper=Berlinske Tidende|date=23 July 2002}}</ref> He served as a board member in the trade union, the Danish Pilot Association from 1982 to 1984.<ref name=ft/>
Rasmussen was decorated by Queen [[Margrethe II of Denmark]] for his outstanding and professional performance. He received several recognitions, such as: [[International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations|IFALPA]] Polaris Award, [[International Airline Passengers Association|IAPA]] Outstanding Service Award, Aviation Week & Space Technology Laurels Award and Hall of Fame recognition and [[H. M. The King's Medal]] from King [[Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden]].


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On 27 December 1991, he was the Captain of [[Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751]], a [[McDonnell-Douglas MD-81]] registered OY-KHO which [[crash-landing|crash-landed]] at [[Gottröra]] in Sweden. In the initial climb both engines ingested ice which had built up on the two wings, which had not been properly [[deicing|deiced]] before departure, the engines then surged. Both engines were destroyed, leaving the aircraft with no propulsion. After a controlled low-altitude glide through trees, the aircraft landed in a field and broke into three parts. No fire broke out and all 129 passengers survived.<ref name=kd>{{cite news|url=https://www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk/liv-og-sjael/31-aar-efter-noedlanding-er-helte-piloten-stadig-maerket-men-jeg-kan-trods-alt-sige|title=31 år efter nødlanding er "helte-piloten" stadig mærket: "Men jeg kan trods alt sige: 'Jeg lever'"|last=Funch|first=Maja|date=28 December 2022|work=Kristeligt Dagblad|language=da|access-date=14 May 2024}}</ref>
Rasmussen was a member of the Danish ''[[Folketing]]'' Parliament for the [[Conservative People's Party (Denmark)|Conservative People's Party]] from 1994 to 1996, but had to terminate his membership due to a severe Tinnitus he had had after the emergency landing with the SAS plane. In the period 2000 and up to 2005, Rasmussen was a member of the city council in Frederikssund. He has published the book "Det gælder dit liv!" ({{ISBN|978-87-88165-94-4}}) and has for many years been an active speaker in both Denmark and abroad. In 2021 he published the book "Du ska' ikk' spare mig..."" ({{ISBN|978-87-972756-1-0}}) on the same occasion the book "Det gælder dit liv!" republished in a new edition ({{ISBN|978-87-972756-0-3}})


Rasmussen was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the aftermath of the accident and retired in 1992 after 13 years of flying with Scandinavian Airlines.
Rasmussen was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the aftermath of the accident<ref name=kd/> and retired in 1992 after 13 years of flying with Scandinavian Airlines. He was the focus of a 2011 television documentary for [[National Geographic Channel]] titled ''Pilot Betrayed'' which completely exonerated Rasmussen of any fault in the crash and credited him with the survival of all aboard.<ref name=TARP>{{cite news|title=SAS-helten føler sig forrådt|newspaper=Berlingske Tidende|first=David|last=Tarp|date=6 April 2011|url=https://www.berlingske.dk/samfund/sas-helten-foeler-sig-forraadt}}</ref>


For his heroism, Rasmussen was knighted by [[Margrethe II|Queen Margrethe II]] into the [[Order of the Dannebrog]].<ref name=kd/> He was awarded the [[H. M. The King's Medal]] by King [[Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden]].<ref name=ft/> He also received the [[International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations|IFALPA]] Polaris Award, [[International Airline Passengers Association|IAPA]] Outstanding Service Award,<ref name=ft/> and an [[Aviation Week & Space Technology]] magazine Laurel Award.{{cn|date=May 2024}}
In 2005, Rasmussen actively resumed music as his main occupation, and he has since released a number of songs in the genre Lounge Jazz: In 2011, "All of Me… A'live!" (UPC 5710261010209), in 2012, "Lazy Times…" (UPC 5710261030931), in 2017, "Fly Us to the Moon ..." (UPC 7071245394073), in 2018, "Let Me Sing for Evermore ...", (UPC 7071245603205), in 2021, "Just for You, Vol. 1", (UPC 196006665821), and "Just for You, Vol. 2", (UPC 196006664282)

===Politics===
In 1994 Rasmussen was elected to the Danish ''[[Folketing]]'' Parliament to represent the [[Ballerup Kommune]] for the [[Conservative People's Party (Denmark)|Conservative People's Party]]. He served from 1994 to 1996,<ref name=ft/> but had to terminate his membership due to his continued PTSD.<ref name=MORCH/>

Later Rasmussen was elected to the city council in [[Frederikssund]] and served from 2000 to 2005.<ref name=MORCH/>

===Later career===
Rasmussen published the book ''Det gælder dit liv!'' about the crash. He has been a lecturer in both Denmark and abroad.<ref name=MORCH>{{cite news|url=https://www.berlingske.dk/kultur/naeste-noedlanding-var-hans-egen-tilvaerelse|title=Næste nødlanding var hans egen tilværelse|newspaper=Berlingske Tidende|first=Tonie Yde |last=Mørch |date=25 July 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bt.dk/danmark/nu-bliver-stefan-rasmussen-kendt-i-hele-verden|title=Now Stefan Rasmussen is becoming known all over the world|first=Thomas Normark | last=Krog| newspaper=B.T. | date=28 October 2010}}</ref> In 2021 he published the book ''Du ska' ikk' spare mig....''

==Personal life==
Rasmussen is married to Annette Rasmussen with whom he has two daughters.<ref name=kd/> He lives in [[Holbaek]].<ref name=kd/>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 07:41, 15 May 2024

Stefan Gydegaard Rasmussen
Born (1947-07-23) 23 July 1947 (age 76)
Randers, Denmark
Occupation(s)Pilot, Politician
Known forThe crash-landing SAS flight 751
SpouseAnnette Rasmussen
Children2

Stefan Gydegaard Rasmussen (born 23 July 1947) is a former Danish airline pilot who captained the crash-landing SAS flight 751 on 27 December 1991. There were no fatalities in the crash, and Rasmussen received recognition for his handling of the incident. He entered politics, and served in the Danish Folketing parliament from 1994 to 1996.

Early life[edit]

Rasmussen was born 23 July 1947 in Randers, Denmark.[1] After finishing middle school in Randers in 1967, he finished apprenticeship as an electrician in 1969.[1] He then spent one year at a technical school in Aarhus and worked as a travel guide before entering the Royal Danish Air Force in 1971.[1]

Career[edit]

Pilot[edit]

Rasmussen was an aircraft mechanic in the Royal Danish Air Force. He subsequently became a pilot and officer, having spent the year 1972 to 1973 in the US[1] where he graduated from Williams Air Force Base, Arizona in 1973 (class 74-01).

In 1979, Ramussen was hired as a commercial airline pilot for Scandinavian Airlines and after four years was promoted to captain.[2] He served as a board member in the trade union, the Danish Pilot Association from 1982 to 1984.[1]

On 27 December 1991, he was the Captain of Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751, a McDonnell-Douglas MD-81 registered OY-KHO which crash-landed at Gottröra in Sweden. In the initial climb both engines ingested ice which had built up on the two wings, which had not been properly deiced before departure, the engines then surged. Both engines were destroyed, leaving the aircraft with no propulsion. After a controlled low-altitude glide through trees, the aircraft landed in a field and broke into three parts. No fire broke out and all 129 passengers survived.[3]

Rasmussen was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the aftermath of the accident[3] and retired in 1992 after 13 years of flying with Scandinavian Airlines. He was the focus of a 2011 television documentary for National Geographic Channel titled Pilot Betrayed which completely exonerated Rasmussen of any fault in the crash and credited him with the survival of all aboard.[4]

For his heroism, Rasmussen was knighted by Queen Margrethe II into the Order of the Dannebrog.[3] He was awarded the H. M. The King's Medal by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.[1] He also received the IFALPA Polaris Award, IAPA Outstanding Service Award,[1] and an Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine Laurel Award.[citation needed]

Politics[edit]

In 1994 Rasmussen was elected to the Danish Folketing Parliament to represent the Ballerup Kommune for the Conservative People's Party. He served from 1994 to 1996,[1] but had to terminate his membership due to his continued PTSD.[5]

Later Rasmussen was elected to the city council in Frederikssund and served from 2000 to 2005.[5]

Later career[edit]

Rasmussen published the book Det gælder dit liv! about the crash. He has been a lecturer in both Denmark and abroad.[5][6] In 2021 he published the book Du ska' ikk' spare mig....

Personal life[edit]

Rasmussen is married to Annette Rasmussen with whom he has two daughters.[3] He lives in Holbaek.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Stefan G. Rasmussen (KF)" (in Danish). Folketing. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Kaptajn over eget og andres liv i nødlanding". Berlinske Tidende. 23 July 2002.
  3. ^ a b c d e Funch, Maja (28 December 2022). "31 år efter nødlanding er "helte-piloten" stadig mærket: "Men jeg kan trods alt sige: 'Jeg lever'"". Kristeligt Dagblad (in Danish). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  4. ^ Tarp, David (6 April 2011). "SAS-helten føler sig forrådt". Berlingske Tidende.
  5. ^ a b c Mørch, Tonie Yde (25 July 2005). "Næste nødlanding var hans egen tilværelse". Berlingske Tidende.
  6. ^ Krog, Thomas Normark (28 October 2010). "Now Stefan Rasmussen is becoming known all over the world". B.T.

External links[edit]

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