Casualties Quote by Mathias Rust

My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They had been afraid the Russians would torture me. They…

— Mathias Rust

I had thought about landing in the Kremlin, but there wasn't enough space.

— Mathias Rust

I moved away for three years and went to Trinidad where I met my wife, Athena.

— Mathias Rust

I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really remember what happened.

— Mathias Rust

After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents, and they were…

— Mathias Rust

I didn't tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didn't think much about what…

— Mathias Rust

You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now I'm more cautious. I'm proud that I was able to…

— Mathias Rust

I got my private pilot's license in autumn 1986.

— Mathias Rust

I now work for a finance company in Luxembourg with projects in South America and the Caribbean.

— Mathias Rust

I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a wide bridge nearby. I landed there and taxied into…

— Mathias Rust

Imprisonment hit me so hard - much harder than I had thought.

— Mathias Rust

I regret what happened. I saw no other possibility to achieve my goal. It was not hooliganism.

— Mathias Rust