Yisroel Brownstein: I Survived a Fatal Plane Crash That Should Have Killed Me

Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

Living Lchaim

Judaism, Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 992 Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

Yisroel Brownstein is a survivor of United Flight 232, which crashed in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989. At just nine years old, he endured unimaginable trauma, and throughout his life, he has faced many trials that tested his strength and resilience. His journey through mental health and healing is deeply personal, shaped by years of struggle, survival, and self-discovery. For the first time ever, he is sharing his full story—one of pain, perseverance, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of tragedy.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about death and mental health challenges.

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0:00.0	When I was nine years old, it was my first flight. My mother leaves the airport. She's driving
0:04.2	home all of a sudden. It just comes on the radio. Flight 232 has just crashed in the New City, Iowa.
0:10.6	No survivor.
0:11.5	Nine-year-old Yustrol Brownstein's life was saved by a complete stranger next to him on
0:15.7	harrowing Flight 232, which crashed and killed many. He goes on to survive more near-death
0:20.5	experiences plagued by the
0:22.0	question, does God hate me? Today, he reveals the emotional toll it took on him and how he found
0:27.2	strength from religion and lives through the unthinkable. What was it like embracing your mother?
0:31.5	It was really rough. My right arm was almost completely sliced off. A man sitting next to me who I
0:36.3	kind of feel responsible for his death, I say I killed him.
0:38.9	You felt guilt?
0:40.0	First of all, the initial seat I was supposed to sit in would have been...
0:43.0	God hates me or God loves me.
0:45.1	I definitely felt like there's no way God loves me.
0:48.0	The worst thing that happened to me was not of that.
0:50.5	It's what I...
0:52.0	Yisrael has never shared his full story to this extent, and he wanted me to convey to you
0:56.2	that everyone mentioned gave him permission to talk about their roles. He also wanted to give a big
1:00.9	shout out to David Hartman and his family for literally always being there for him in his time
1:05.1	of need, and you'll see how many people help Yisrael, and he wanted me to mention again, a big thank you to all of them. I know podcasters aren't really supposed to say this, but this is by far the craziest story
1:15.4	we have ever had on, and you should know we personally looked into and verified this story
1:20.2	so you can find it online, and it's all there. I am so excited for you to hear this one,
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