According to other passengers on the plane, the shrapnel pierced a window next to the female passenger as the aircraft made its descent. And as you can imagine, everybody was going crazy, and yelling and screaming. Our hearts are heavy. The entire auditorium was reportedly on their feet. [2][3], Tammie Jo Shults, aged 56, a former United States Navy fighter pilot, was the captain of the flight. Once the aircraft landed, Schults personally addressed each passenger as they deplaned. He and Andrew helped pull Riordan back inside the plane. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . Michael Riordan with wife Jennifer in an undated photo. [3], The participants in the investigation included the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB),[14] the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Boeing, Southwest Airlines, GE Aviation, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, the Transport Workers Union of America and UTC Aerospace Systems. The Boeing 737 had just departed New York's LaGuardia Airport en-route to Dallas when the left engine exploded and ruptured metal flew towards a window. Southwest Pilot Hailed Hero, Who Is Peggy Phillips? "A window blew out near the engine, the woman was almost taken out, was pulled back in." She and Mike wrote a love story unlike any other. Southwest has confirmed it is giving passengers on the flight $5,000. [3] The engine manufacturer estimated the new directive affected 352 engines in the US and 681 engines worldwide. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After the mid-air blast tore a gaping hole in the aircraft's side, she told shocked air traffic controllers "theres a hole and uh someone went out.". The plane made an emergency landing in Philadelphia. Watch Live: Closing arguments underway in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. Last week, Michael's world changed when he learned Jennifer had been killed on Southwest Flight 1380 after an engine failed 32,000 feet above the ground on April 17. But, thats a major point were trying to make here: on any airliner, both Pilots are equally qualified, skilled, experienced, and trained to safely fly and land the airliner. In response, air traffic control asked: "Injured passengers OK and is your plane physically on fire? We'll run a soft credit check to find special offers, but it wont affect your credit score. A passenger in the I saw a passenger pumping on her chest performing CPR and someone ran up to the front of the plane where they got a defibrillator., Riordans family released a statement provided to PEOPLE, writing, Jennifer Riordan has passed away as a result of previously reported events on Southwest Airlines flight #1380., Jennifers vibrancy, passion and love infused our community and reached across our country. [3] The aircraft was a Boeing 737-7H4[b] with the registration N772SW, in service with Southwest Airlines since its manufacture in 2000. NTSB investigators will continue the investigation in Washington, D.C., where in 12 to 15 months they are expected to announce a probable cause and more safety recommendations. [11][12][13] Eight other passengers sustained minor injuries. He said it could ultimately be classified as an uncontained engine failure, though that is a technical term which depends on where, precisely, the parts that left the engine originated from. Michael Riordan, center, is joined by family members at a memorial service for his wife Jennifer Riordan, who died on Tuesday in the Southwest Airlines flight 1380 accident, at Popejoy Hall on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., Sunday, April 22, 2018. The flight data recorder (FDR) showed that the left engine's performance parameters all dropped simultaneously, vibration became severe and within five seconds the cabin altitude alert activated. You are a credit to navy aviators. We do ask that those who seek to express their condolences and prayers as well as media outlets respect our privacy at this time. "The time from the initial event to touchdown: 22 minutes," Sumwalt said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tammie Jo Shults, pilot of Southwest flight with blown engine, praised for "nerves of steel". is a former senior travel features reporter at The Points Guy who covered everything from personal finance to travel and aviation. At a Tuesday night press conference, NTSB's chairman Robert Sumwalt said he's "very concerned" about metal fatigue in the jet engine that failed and that NTSB will focus on a missing engine fan blade. So, while the papers love to imply that its Captain Shultss night carrier landing experience that allowed her to safely fly and land the plane, she may very well not have even touched the controls until the short final. DALLAS Southwest Airlines (WN) Flight 1380 was a Boeing 737-7H4 that experienced an uncontained engine failure in the left CFM56-7B engine. Or, if not, who, or what, really saved the ship, and how? "We heard a loud pop, and we had a quick descent along with some vibration. If anyone on our team wouldnt recommend it to a friend or a family member, we wouldnt recommend it on The Points Guy either. Southwest 1380, it doesnt matter we will work it out there. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Here are the best cards for making your trip more comfortable. Kelly said he was not aware of any issues with the Boeing 737, which was last inspected on Sunday. "This is a sad day, and on behalf of the entire Southwest family, I want to extend my deepest sympathies for the family, and the loved ones of our deceased customer. Moments after the 737's engine exploded,Southwest passengers rushed to help the injured and dying. Jennifer's vibrancy, passion and love infused our community and reached across our country. "In life, she really brought everyone together and always had a smile on her face, always had something to say and with her passing, I think it's going to bring a ton of people together," Ivan Wiener told the station. The FDR also showed that the aircraft rolled left by about 40 before the flight crew was able to counter the roll. Here's what happened on the fatal Southwest Airlines flight Phillips, who spent 20 minutes trying to revive Riordan using CPR, said: "If you can possibly imagine going through the window of an airplane at about 600 mph and hitting either the fuselage or the wing with your body, with your face, then I think I can probably tell you there was significant trauma. [2]:91, On the day of the incident, Elaine Chao, the United States Secretary of Transportation, made a statement to "commend the pilots who safely landed the aircraft and the crew and fellow passengers who provided support and care for the injured, preventing what could have been far worse. Michael sat down with ABC News in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to share how he learned about Jennifer's death and how he broke the news to their young children. Michael said it was the first time he had felt peace since her death, being in the presence of those who loved her and were touched by her life. Southwest Airlines pilot praised for safe emergency landing, Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect, Elizabeth Holmes has second child, seeks to delay prison, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, fatally injured when she was sucked partway through the window, Southwest passengers describe rushing to help victim after jet engine explosion, Photos from damaged Southwest flight show passengers not heeding safety directives, Southwest passengers rushed to help the injured and dying, Capt. Her husband Andrew, a firefighter from Texas, knew something was wrong and it was happening seven rows behind him. Texas judge to rule on abortion pill used by millions of Americans. Flight 1380 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Dallas Love Field. Her impact on everything and everyone she touched can never be fully measured, the statement continued. A passenger in the window seat,Jennifer Riordan, was fatally injured. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [39] Following the accident, Lilia Chavez, a passenger on board the flight, filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines claiming that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder since the accident. The flight was heading from New York to Dallas when a fan blade in the left engine broke off, caused damage to the plane and forced the pilots to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia. The flight crew donned their emergency oxygen masks and the first officer began the emergency descent. As Captain and First Office of the Crew of five who worked to serve our Customers aboard Flight 1380 yesterday, we all feel we were simply doing our jobs, they said in the statement. Immediately upon landing, Riordan was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, while seven other passengers were treated on the scene for minor injuries. Todd Baur, relaying information from his daughter-in-law, who was a passenger on the flight, told CNN that the cabin was "completely depressurized, oxygen masks were deployed." (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/The Albuquerque Journal via AP) The left side engine of the Boeing 737-700 suddenly blew out just a few minutes after taking off from LaGuardia (LGA) at 10:43am ET for Dallas Love-Field (DAL). Down in the chest, internal organs, such as the lungs and heart, may become bruised, and major blood vessels might tear. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Eight other passengers, including at least one of the men who helped pull Riordan back in the window, suffered minor injuries. At 11:03 am Eastern Daylight Time, the aircraft was flying at 32,000 feet (9,800m) and climbing when the left engine failed. National Transport Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt said investigators are currently classifying the event as an "engine failure.". During an extraordinary exchange with air traffic control, the pilot revealed she had "injured passengers" who would require medical help on landing. Or, in the case of an airliner, in front of the kevlar cockpit door? See what a point or mile is worth with our appraisals of a loyalty programs currency, based on redemption values. The NTSB accident report for this incident recaps the definition as follows: The aircraft was a Boeing 737-700 model; Boeing. The plane was struck by shrapnel in midair as it flew from New York to Dallas yesterday. Riordan, who was from Albuquerque, was a wife and mother and worked for Wells Fargo. Theservice was held at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus, her alma mater. The fatigue fracture propagated from multiple origins at the convex side and was centered about 0.568 inches (14.43mm) aft of the leading-edge face of the dovetail and was located 0.610 inches (15.49mm) outboard of the root end face. Compare the cost in points or miles to cash, and see which option is best. At this time, passengers are coming down a mobile stairway and are being bussed to the terminal. [22] On the same day, European Aviation Safety Agency also issued EAD 2018-0093E[24] (superseding EASA AD 2018-0071) that required the same ultrasonic fan blade inspections to be performed. . Southwest Airlines SOP, however, does require the Captain to take control for landing during a single-engine event (unless there is an issue with the Captains flight controls), so Captain Shults most likely took back PF duties for landing. Hall on the University of New Mexico campus, her alma mater mater. Of News Group Newspapers Limited her impact on everything and everyone she touched never. 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