Pilot Hijacks Cessna and Shuts Down Vancouver Airport

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Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/steeeve to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. On July 15, 2025, a small aircraft was hijacked out of Victoria, British Columbia, and flown into Vancouver International Airport’s airspace, triggering a major response and grounding all incoming flights. The hijacker—identified as a former commercial pilot—allegedly took control of a Cessna 172 after threatening a flight instructor, and proceeded to disrupt airspace operations over one of Canada’s busiest airports. In this episode, Captain Steeeve breaks down what happened minute-by-minute. We’ll also listen to real ATC audio from the event and explore how a single small aircraft can bring an entire international airport to a standstill. If you’re new here, hit that subscribe button for weekly breakdowns of real-world aviation events. For business inquiries email us at: [email protected] For press or general questions: [email protected] 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 https://www.hanhart.com/en/. #VancouverHijacking #aviationincident #captainsteeeve #RealATCAudio #FlightBreakdown #airportsecurity #cessna172 #yvr #aviationnews #HijackingExplained