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rickford66

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6. It was stupid to stay so close.

Reply to jimlup (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 4, 2017, 10:15 AM

Jul 2017

An explosion could send shrapnel quite far. I'm sure the flight crew advised the passengers to get farther away than they were, but the crew was probably still inside until all were evacuated.

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Plane lands, engine on fire, all escape safely, no injuries-Denver, July 2, CBS [View all] Stuart G Jul 2017 OP

I have to say that it is amusing to see the passengers jimlup Jul 2017 #1

I guess when you get out safely.. that is what people do.... Stuart G Jul 2017 #2

Every bit of documentation helps during an incident. forgotmylogin Jul 2017 #3

I agree, excellent point. Stuart G Jul 2017 #4

It was stupid to stay so close. rickford66 Jul 2017 #6

Yes, but not as dangerous as it might seem Major Nikon Jul 2017 #7

These passengers knew there were no aft reserve tanks that some aircraft have ? rickford66 Jul 2017 #8

No video from me mikeyDE Jul 2017 #5

Good that they all got out quickly. That is key in any fire where there is toxic smoke that'll FailureToCommunicate Jul 2017 #9