BOOMS AND FIRE

Posted on 06/22/2016 | About New York City, New York

American Airlines made an emergency landing at JFK International Airport in New York on Sunday. Half an hour into the flight from Boston to Miami passengers reported hearing the first of two boom sounds. That was followed by fire on the engine on the left wing and smoke filling the cabin. Those on board describe fearing for their lives, but the airline suggests that it was only a mechanical difficulty.

After hearing the booms a passenger reportedly drew attention to the fire coming from the left wing engine. A pilot announced that a clogged filter was causing oil to leak onto the engine.
The cabin filled with smoke as people screamed and a flight attendant reportedly cried on the public address system.
The oxygen masks didn’t deploy, but passengers were instructed to get into the “brace position” as the crew prepared for landing.
Less than half an hour later, the plane made a safe landing at Kennedy airport to the applause from relieved passengers, who were yet to experience a few more hours of frustration.
A new plane finally got passengers to Miami at 4:00 am, eleven hours after their departure time. Their luggage didn’t make it.
American Airlines said they would be reaching out to the passengers in the near future.