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fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

A pair of airline incidents gave us a powerful reminder of 2 key safety rules: wear your seatbelt and leave your bag behind in an emergency

Turbulence can appear suddenly and isn't always detected by onboard radar systems, so there may not be time for the pilots to put on the seatbelt sign.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why did he cut off?': What the report on Air India Flight 171 found

Fuel control switches on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner cut off fuel seconds after takeoff, which led to engine power loss.
OMG science
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

What Would Actually Happen If You Tried to Open the Airplane Emergency Door Mid-flight?

Emergency exit doors on planes cannot be opened mid-flight due to pressurization and safety locks.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Emergency Red Button In Every Wendy's Kitchen (And What It Does) - Tasting Table

Wendy's red button is an emergency safety feature that cuts off electricity to cooking equipment to prevent potential fires.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

British Airways plane caught fire during Gatwick take-off after pilot confused left and right hands

British Airways flight BA2279 aborted takeoff due to hot brakes, resulting in an emergency stop and minor fire, but all aboard were unharmed.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Taxpayers pay out 50,000 as Revenue Commissioners forced to scrap hundreds of computer monitors

A precautionary measure led to the removal of 377 monitors after one began to emit smoke.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A flight attendant broke his leg restraining a passenger who tried to open a door mid-flight

A passenger attempted to open an emergency exit midflight, leading to a flight attendant's injury and subsequent intervention by crew.
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