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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Passengers flee jet after it bursts into flames
Passengers were seen running across the tarmac at an airport after the 'landing gear' of their plane caught fire. The THY flight departing from Istanbul at 17:25 made an emergency landing at Antalya Airport, allegedly due to hydraulic failure. Smoke could be seen coming out of the landing gear as it taxied along the runway before takeoff of flight TK243 from Istanbul. Terrified holidaymakers were filmed using the emergency slides of the Boeing 777-300ER. It has been reported that all 247 passengers and 13 crew members were safely evacuated and the aircraft was towed to a secure area. Turkish airlines have been approached for comment, while an investigation into the incident is ongoing. It comes two days after a different Boeing airplane departing from Denver Airport also had to issue a forced evacuation when the plane experienced a problem with its landing gear while on the runway. Flight AA3023 bound for Miami, Florida, was preparing for takeoff when first responders were alerted about the issue on Saturday afternoon and evacuated everybody onboard the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Video posted online showed all 173 passengers and six crew members frantically exiting the plane on a slide as smoke billowed from underneath the aircraft. Five people were treated at the scene, while a sixth was transported to a local hospital for what has been described as a minor injury. The plane had been scheduled to depart from Denver at 1.12pm, and the FAA said that a 'possible landing gear' incident happened during takeoff on runway 34L.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
This Trauma Nurse Was on the Denver Flight That Caught Fire—Here Are the 5 Travel Habits She Swears By Now
From cross-body bags to closed-toe shoes, these lessons could save time—and lives—in an emergency. A dramatic scene unfolded at Denver International Airport on July 26, when an American Airlines jet came to a sudden stop on the runway during takeoff and was forced to evacuate after a mechanical issue sparked a small fire. The Boeing 737 MAX 8—Flight 3023 en route to Miami—was carrying 173 passengers and six crew members. The Denver Fire Department has since said a suspected problem with the aircraft's landing gear led to the emergency. According to Danielle Fette, a Fort Lauderdale resident and former trauma unit nurse on the flight, sheer panic and chaos erupted aboard. 'I could feel the plane pull to left and I could smell the burning brakes,' Fette told Travel + Leisure. 'I could hear the people in the back of the plane, screaming, 'The plane is on fire. We're going to die, get us off the plane.'" While all passengers were safely evacuated using inflatable slides—one person was reportedly transported to the hospital with minor injuries—Fette learned some valuable lessons as both a passenger and a health care provider. And she's ready to put her new lessons into practice. 'I'm not trying to instill fear. The pilots handled everything incredibly well,' Fette said. 'I'm simply sharing what I learned in hopes that it might help others be prepared.' Don't waste time grabbing your luggage. While waiting for the emergency doors to open and the slides to come down, Fette witnessed frightened passengers trying to grab their luggage from overhead bins and even pushing children out of the way. 'You never know how you're going to react in a harrowing situation like this,' she told T+L. 'The trauma nurse in me kicked in, and I wanted to get off as fast as I could and make room for everyone else to get off.' Always wear sneakers. Fette was one of the first off the plane, and from the tarmac she watched some passengers struggle to escape in flip-flops and other open shoes, with a few of them even losing their shoes when going down the emergency slide. She credits wearing tennis shoes and socks with helping her get off the plane quickly. She noted that closed-toe shoes can help prevent burns in certain situations, as the runway was very hot. 'I always wear running shoes and socks. In the past, it was for comfort, and since I'm chronically late, I often have to run through the airport. I never thought it could help me in an emergency,' Fette said. 'My family and I will never wear Crocs or flip-flops again.' Carry your essentials on your body. As a frequent flyer, Fette regularly carries her ID, phone, battery pack, and medications in a cross-body bag, which she stores in the front seat pocket so she can easily grab it and go. That's exactly what she did when running off the plane, instead of slowing down the emergency process by trying to grab her carry-on from the overhead bin. 'I saw so many people trying to grab their bags, and even pushing past children in the panic,' she said. Have a pre-flight ritual. Fette also pointed out that she wishes she used the restroom and had a snack before boarding the flight—something she now plans to do every time. 'We were on the tarmac for quite some time, waiting for the buses, and kept in quarantine while waiting for our belongings,' she explained. (Her bonus tip from this experience is to always label your carry-on with your contact information, so airline officials can return your belongings to you.) Take the exit row disclaimer seriously. Lastly, she urges passengers to seriously reconsider the responsibility of sitting in an exit row seat. 'I'll often grab an exit row so I can have extra leg room,' she said. 'But after this experience, I'm reevaluating whether I could really push open those doors.' Read the original article on Travel & Leisure Solve the daily Crossword
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Travel + Leisure
15 hours ago
- General
- Travel + Leisure
This Trauma Nurse Was on the Denver Flight That Caught Fire—Here Are the 5 Travel Habits She Swears By Now
A dramatic scene unfolded at Denver International Airport on July 26, when an American Airlines jet came to a sudden stop on the runway during takeoff and was forced to evacuate after a mechanical issue sparked a small fire. The Boeing 737 MAX 8—Flight 3023 en route to Miami—was carrying 173 passengers and six crew members. The Denver Fire Department has since said a suspected problem with the aircraft's landing gear led to the emergency. According to Danielle Fette, a Fort Lauderdale resident and former trauma unit nurse on the flight, sheer panic and chaos erupted aboard. 'I could feel the plane pull to left and I could smell the burning brakes,' Fette told Travel + Leisure . 'I could hear the people in the back of the plane, screaming, 'The plane is on fire. We're going to die, get us off the plane.'" While all passengers were safely evacuated using inflatable slides—one person was reportedly transported to the hospital with minor injuries—Fette learned some valuable lessons as both a passenger and a health care provider. And she's ready to put her new lessons into practice. 'I'm not trying to instill fear. The pilots handled everything incredibly well,' Fette said. 'I'm simply sharing what I learned in hopes that it might help others be prepared.' While waiting for the emergency doors to open and the slides to come down, Fette witnessed frightened passengers trying to grab their luggage from overhead bins and even pushing children out of the way. 'You never know how you're going to react in a harrowing situation like this,' she told T+L. 'The trauma nurse in me kicked in, and I wanted to get off as fast as I could and make room for everyone else to get off.' Fette was one of the first off the plane, and from the tarmac she watched some passengers struggle to escape in flip-flops and other open shoes, with a few of them even losing their shoes when going down the emergency slide. She credits wearing tennis shoes and socks with helping her get off the plane quickly. She noted that closed-toe shoes can help prevent burns in certain situations, as the runway was very hot. 'I always wear running shoes and socks. In the past, it was for comfort, and since I'm chronically late, I often have to run through the airport. I never thought it could help me in an emergency,' Fette said. 'My family and I will never wear Crocs or flip-flops again.' A passenger wearing sneakers in the airport. As a frequent flyer, Fette regularly carries her ID, phone, battery pack, and medications in a cross-body bag, which she stores in the front seat pocket so she can easily grab it and go. That's exactly what she did when running off the plane, instead of slowing down the emergency process by trying to grab her carry-on from the overhead bin. 'I saw so many people trying to grab their bags, and even pushing past children in the panic,' she said. Fette also pointed out that she wishes she used the restroom and had a snack before boarding the flight—something she now plans to do every time. 'We were on the tarmac for quite some time, waiting for the buses, and kept in quarantine while waiting for our belongings,' she explained. (Her bonus tip from this experience is to always label your carry-on with your contact information, so airline officials can return your belongings to you.) Lastly, she urges passengers to seriously reconsider the responsibility of sitting in an exit row seat. 'I'll often grab an exit row so I can have extra leg room,' she said. 'But after this experience, I'm reevaluating whether I could really push open those doors.'
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport
Passengers slid down an emergency slide of a smoking jet at Denver International Airport due to a possible problem with the plane's landing gear, authorities said. American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a 'possible landing gear incident' during its departure from Denver on Saturday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The problem involved an aircraft tire, the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline said in a statement. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying 173 passengers and six crew members was on its way to Miami International Airport, American said. Video showed people sliding down the inflatable chute near the front of the plane while clutching luggage and small children. Some passengers, including at least one adult carrying a young child, tripped at the end of the slide and fell onto the concrete runway. Passengers were then taken to the terminal by bus. Shay Armistead, a 17-year-old from Minturn, Colorado, described a chaotic scene. After hearing a loud 'boom,' the plane 'started to violently shake and we were drifting to the left side of the runway,' Armistead told The Associated Press in an interview. Armistead and her teammates on a ski racing team were on their way from Colorado to Chile when it happened. 'I started grabbing my friend's hands, I was like 'Oh my God,' and then they slammed on the brakes, and we all like went forward and they finally brought the plane to a stop,' she said. 'It was just terrifying.' One of the passengers was taken to a hospital with a minor injury, American Airlines said in its statement. Five people were evaluated for injuries at the scene but did not require hospitalization, airport officials said. 'About halfway to takeoff speed, we hear a big bang and a pop,' passenger Shaun Williams told KUSA-TV. 'The pilot immediately started abort procedures for taking off. You could feel him start to hit the brakes.' Firefighters extinguished a fire on the aircraft, the Denver Fire Department said. 'All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team,' American said. In a statement, the FAA said it's investigating. Armistead said she's thankful for everyone who helped her and the other passengers, and grateful that she's safe. 'You've just got to appreciate what you're given, and I'm so grateful that it wasn't worse,' Armistead said.
NBC News
2 days ago
- General
- NBC News
Passengers flee smoking American Airlines jet in Denver after aborted takeoff
Passengers evacuated an American Airlines jet at Denver International Airport on emergency slides after the landing gear caught fire during an aborted takeoff, sending black smoke billowing into the air. One of the 173 passengers was hospitalized with minor injuries while exiting the Boeing 737 MAX 8 that had been due to fly to Miami International Airport on Saturday, according to officials. A video shared with NBC News by a passenger, who wished to remain anonymous, showed the aircraft gathering speed on the runway — before a loud bang was heard followed by strong vibrations and the plane stopping. Meanwhile a round piece of debris was seen rolling from underneath the plane and off the side of the runway. "I heard a loud boom so I knew something blew up under the plane," passenger Mark Tsurkis told NBC News. "I said, 'That's not good,' and right away the captain started slowing the plane down. Then somebody said, 'Look!' So we looked on the left side, in the window, and we see one of the wheels of the plane" rolling away. Once the aircraft came to a halt, Tsurkis said, he started to smell burning. "Somebody screamed, 'Fire!,'" he said. "So they opened up the emergency doors and we slid down on those inflatable slides." Five people were checked by medics at the scene and one was taken to the hospital, the airline said. Other passengers received criticism online after videos showed them carrying cabin bags while leaving the burning aircraft. 'Remember, during emergency evacuations, it's important for passengers to follow crew instructions,' Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote on X. 'Leave your luggage behind!' This has become such an endemic problem — passengers stopping to get their bags during emergencies — that the Federal Aviation Administration carried out a study published in December. Though there were several recommendations, the conclusion was clear: "Passenger retrieval of baggage slows down an evacuation." American Airlines said its flight 3023 experienced 'a maintenance issue' involving 'an aircraft tire' before takeoff at around 2:45 p.m. It said the passengers and six crew members had all left the plane 'safely' and that the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by the airline's engineers. 'We thank our team members for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for their experience,' it said, adding that passengers were due to take another flight to Miami later the same day. The FAA said it would investigate.
