Pilot had his girlfriend read from the manual mid-flight as he practiced an emergency landing — until one step made her break down in joyful tears
Nothing compares to being in the clouds with the one you love. When a woman named Sarah (@sarahleblanc.xo) accompanied her boyfriend to "practice emergency landing," the last thing she expected was a question in the emergency manual that would leave her speechless. Her boyfriend, who is a pilot, explained the procedures for an emergency landing, but as Sarah continued reading the manual as instructed, what came next completely surprised her. Sharing the adorable video with her TikTok followers on January 13, 2026, Sarah revealed that it was indeed a plot twist she never saw coming.
@sarahleblanc.xo Life really said: plot twist. 😭 #enginefailure #firstflight #aviationlovers #engaged #proposalstory ♬ nhạc nền - cblvvch
TikTok user Sarah was excited to be flying with her boyfriend as his co-pilot in the cockpit. The couple sat with headphones and goggles, as the boyfriend said that he would teach her about an emergency landing. He mentioned that an emergency landing happens when the engine dies out. His explanation left Sarah worried, but he assured her, stating that it was only for educational purposes. To begin with, he asked her to pull out the emergency checklist. He then told her to read the instructions under engine failure. Unbeknownst to Sarah, her boyfriend was preparing for an ultimate proposal mid-air.
She read aloud to him, checking if the speed was under the limit, to which he responded, “Check.” Next, he asked whether the place for landing was safe, explaining the best possible landing spots. She then inquired about the fuel selector, and he showed her that the switch needed to be on. She continued reading a few more technical parameters that needed to be verified. But then came the next item on the checklist that left her confused at first. She read, "Verify the pilot is willing to give up life for his co-pilot," to which he responded, "Check." She looked at him and chuckled, not knowing what was coming next. However, as she read the following line, she began to choke up.
Her partner pulled out the ring, keeping it ready as she read, "Is the co-pilot ready to take the last name of the pilot?" as her boyfriend confessed his feelings, "I love you, Sarah, you're my best friend. Will you marry me?" She immediately said yes to him. The couple shared a kiss as she sat there, shocked by the unexpected proposal. Soon after she posted the heartwarming video on TikTok, many users shared their sweet reactions to their post.
@furrnado0903 remarked, "When he combines his hobby and preparedness for your safety into an engagement." @alansalliers noted, "He was so chill and confident the entire time." @BostonTerrorist expressed, "The way he said 'I love you, Sarah, you're my best friend' is proof that it is the tone in which something is said that will depict the weight it holds."
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