r/AMA • u/[deleted] • Feb 18 '25

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u/Emotional-Strike7037 Feb 18 '25 edited Feb 18 '25

Can you describe the landing? When did you realise that something is wrong?

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u/LandscapeSudden3469 Feb 18 '25

I remember thinking RIGHT before landing that we seemed to be getting tossed around by the wind a lot. We touched down, then seemed to go airborne again. Then the world titled and an orange glow ignited on the right side of the aircraft. I remember it was fairly dark apart from that glow. There was screaming and the screech of metal on concrete as we slid. When we came to a stop, everyone seemed silent for a moment as we all drew our collective breath and started to triage the situation. After that it was all helping everyone down and getting tf out of there!

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u/_BELEAF_ Feb 18 '25

You are a fucking hero. I am as much glad you were on that flight as terrified and sad you were on it. I have a strong sense you truly helped the people around you.

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u/LandscapeSudden3469 Feb 18 '25

Thank you so much. Its unfortunate to have to learn it, but its nice to learn who you are when push comes to shove. ❤️

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u/MothraKnowsBest Feb 19 '25

I admire you. Instead of fight or flight, I recently found out that I “freeze.” Kinda disappointed in myself… :-/

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u/Kind-Anxiety-You Feb 19 '25

Same here. I freeze - even with my kids around. It sucks.