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Yahoo
a day ago
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- 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
a day ago
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- 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.'
Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘Why are people taking their luggage?': Woman captures tense moments inside smoke-filled American Airlines flight
Smoke emerged from an American Airlines flight 3023, ahead of its takeoff at the Denver International Airport on July 27, forcing all 173 passengers and six crew members to evacuate the aircraft. A latest video shared by Daily Mail shows a passenger capturing the tense moments inside the aircraft as the smoke filled the cabin. It showed several passengers prioritising their luggage over their lives ahead of the evacuation, and also captures images of passengers on the runway as smoke continues to be emitted from the aircraft. 'Shay Armistead, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 3023, filmed herself as the plane caught fire. The intensely shot selfie video shows Armistead flummoxed, but still able to describe what was unfolding for her and other passengers in real time. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and according to the AP, the emergency was caused from a 'possible landing gear incident', the caption read. Watch the video here: A post shared by Daily Mail (@dailymail) The video quickly gained traction, with users slamming passengers evacuating the aircraft while holding their luggage. 'Bruh when someone says evacuate doesn't mean grab all your bags then evacuate,' a user wrote. 'Shame on everyone who took their carryons off,' another user commented. 'People taking their baggage … Unbelievable,' a third user reacted. 'Why are people taking their luggage? So sad how their bags are more important than following life-saving instructions,' a fourth user said. According to reports, one person suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment, while five passengers were treated at the scene. The incident, reportedly caused by a possible landing gear malfunction, occurred at 2.45 pm local time as the flight was preparing for takeoff to Miami International Airport.
The Province
2 days ago
- The Province
'A big bang and a pop': Passengers use emergency slide to flee smoking plane at Denver airport
'About halfway to takeoff speed, we hear a big bang and a pop,' one American Airlines passenger told a local TV station Published Jul 27, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 1 minute read Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight departing Denver International Airport Saturday had to flee the smoking aircraft by way of its emergency slide. Photo by Thomas Peipert / AP 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 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 company 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 aired by local media 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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, Denver International 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 will investigate. Read More Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Global News
2 days ago
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- Global News
Passengers flee smoking plane on emergency slides after aborted takeoff in Denver
Passengers on board an American Airlines flight that was scheduled to depart from Denver International Airport were forced to evacuate on Saturday after the aircraft's landing gear failed during takeoff, officials confirmed. Footage of the incident shows the faulty aircraft surrounded by a cloud of smoke caused by a fire in the landing gear and passengers using the emergency exits to disembark. Passenger video shows people using the evacuation slide to escape the smoke. Multiple people can be seen falling to the ground, some holding small children and luggage, after leaving the plane. Others were filmed running across the tarmac as emergency sirens wailed and staff alerted passengers to make way for approaching fire trucks. The Denver fire department said the issue occurred while American Airlines Flight 3023, bound for Miami, was on the runway. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen Passengers on an American Airlines flight bound for Miami from Denver evacuated on the tarmac after the landing gear failed during takeoff on July 26, 2025, at Denver International Airport. Global News The airline later reported that all 173 passengers and six crew members on board were safely evacuated from the plane. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'American Airlines flight 3023 experienced a maintenance issue prior to takeoff at Denver International Airport (DEN). All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team,' American Airlines told the news outlet. The airline said one person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed in a statement that the Boeing 737 MAX 8 'reported a possible landing gear incident during departure' at around 2:45 p.m. local time and that passengers were transported back to the terminal by bus. Story continues below advertisement Mark Tsurkis, a passenger aboard the plane who shared the footage, told CBS Miami that a loud noise right before takeoff alerted him to an issue. 'During the speed-up, when the plane almost took off, we heard a loud boom, and I said, 'That's not good.' It was definitely an unpleasant moment, but we were lucky that we didn't get up in the air yet, so we weren't airborne just yet, but I would imagine that it happened five to 10 seconds before we were airborne.' Tsurkis said the pilots began to slow the plane down before it stopped after about a minute. Shortly after, passengers noticed smoke rising through the aircraft, prompting evacuation procedures. He said he believed one of the plane's wheels exploded, damaging the aircraft's suspension, 'because when the plane was slowing down, we saw another wheel pass the airplane on the left side.' 'Some people started panicking, but you know, you got to start keeping calm in situations like this — panic never helps,' he told the outlet. 'Few people got a few bruises and scrapes from landing, but other than that, everything's OK,' he said. 'I'm feeling great.' The airline later confirmed to CBS that there was a maintenance issue with a tire and that the aircraft was no longer in service and under inspection by American Airlines maintenance teams.
