McWatt's Suicide

Catch-22

McWatt accidentally kills Kid Sampson, then deliberately flies into a mountain.

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The buzzing incident The buzzing incident from "Catch-22". The Accident The Buzz McWatt buzzes the beach, flying low over the raft. Kid Sampson jumps up to touch the plane. The propeller slices him in half.

The buzzing incident from "Catch-22". The Accident The Buzz McWatt buzzes the beach, flying low over the raft. Kid Sampson jumps up to touch the plane. The propeller slices him in half.

The Accident The Buzz McWatt buzzes the beach, flying low over the raft. Kid Sampson jumps up to touch the plane. The propeller slices him in half. The Horror Kid Sampson's legs stand on the raft for a moment before toppling. The beach erupts in panic. Yossarian helps the women to safety. The Aftermath McWatt circles the field. He knows what he has done. He is in shock.

The final flight The final flight from "Catch-22". The Decision The Climb McWatt climbs higher and higher. Two parachutes appear. He continues climbing. He does not jump.

The final flight from "Catch-22". The Decision The Climb McWatt climbs higher and higher. Two parachutes appear. He continues climbing. He does not jump.

The Decision The Climb McWatt climbs higher and higher. Two parachutes appear. He continues climbing. He does not jump. The Salute He dips his wings in salute, then flies into a mountain. He chooses death over facing the consequences. The Impact McWatt's suicide devastates Yossarian. He loses another friend. Cathcart raises the missions again. The cycle of death continues.

During a training flight, after Orr's disappearance

Immediately after the accident