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Indian Express
44 minutes 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.
Chicago Tribune
18 hours ago
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- 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.
Yomiuri Shimbun
a day ago
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- Yomiuri Shimbun
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 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. 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. ___ This story corrects the spelling of a passenger's name. She is Shay Armistead, not Armisteaz.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Passengers flee smoking plane on emergency slide at Denver airport
Passengers were forced to evacuate down an emergency slide from a smoking plane at Denver International Airport due to a possible problem with the jet's landing gear, authorities said. American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a 'possible landing gear incident' during its departure from Denver on Sunday (AEST), the Federal Aviation Administration said. The problem involved an aircraft tyre, the airline said in a later statement. The Boeing 737 MAX-8 carrying 173 passengers and six crew members was on its way to Miami International Airport, the airline said. Media footage 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. Armistead and her teammates on a ski racing team were on their way from Colorado to Chile when it happened.
The Age
a day ago
- General
- The Age
Passengers flee smoking plane on emergency slide at Denver airport
Passengers were forced to evacuate down an emergency slide from a smoking plane at Denver International Airport due to a possible problem with the jet's landing gear, authorities said. American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a 'possible landing gear incident' during its departure from Denver on Sunday (AEST), the Federal Aviation Administration said. The problem involved an aircraft tyre, the airline said in a later statement. The Boeing 737 MAX-8 carrying 173 passengers and six crew members was on its way to Miami International Airport, the airline said. Media footage 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. Armistead and her teammates on a ski racing team were on their way from Colorado to Chile when it happened.
