Jet Blue Flight 1416 made an emergency landing at Long Beach Airport, injuring several passengers. Jet Blue Flight 1416 was en route to Austin, Texas. “Twilight” actor Jackson Rathbone was on board and tweeted details about the evacuation.
We were on @jetblue flight 1416 to Austin from Long Beach. Our right engine exploded and our cabin filled with smoke. http://t.co/QpvuAuoPDM
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
The oxygen masks did not deploy, but the brave stewardesses came around and manually deployed them. It was rough, th… http://t.co/LaaTbGlGeU
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
I recited the Lord's Prayer as I held my son and my wife in my arms. The pilot came on the PA and let us know we los… http://t.co/izyrqaNRTn
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
We were told to brace as we careened sharply back towards land. Guided by our pilot, and I believe our guardian ange… http://t.co/U1pclbtHtU
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
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Over the PA, the pilot yelled "Brace!"
The stewardesses made it into a chant.
I wrapped my arm around us. And we b… http://t.co/GHirpRTOvn
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
We landed safely. It wasn't even all that rough, honestly.
I just couldn't stop kissing my family and thanking my G… http://t.co/Qa2gJUnWI8
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
The doors were thrown open, once on the Tarmac. The stewardesses yelled for us to get out and as far away from the a… http://t.co/6gTLwgcJJw
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
I grabbed my son and jumped down the inflated ramp, my wife following. We left all our personal effects onboard. Who… http://t.co/1l7pk3Fa2A
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
We're safe. I'm grateful. http://t.co/ajCmhIJDv3
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
From the bus, we all just followed one after another. I never felt so okay being a lemming. http://t.co/gKCPNqQ6X9
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
Leading us to some @jetblue "sorry you're plane's engine exploded" room at the LB airport. http://t.co/x14biqlkCT
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
In the room, "FUN" is predominantly displayed on the walls. While I'm glad we're okay, this isn't fun. (Well- the ra… http://t.co/tJbU5g6ODU
— Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone) September 18, 2014
“On September 18, the flight crew aboard flight 1416 reported an issue with the number two engine and returned to Long Beach Airport,” Jet Blue officials said in a statement. “While the runway at Long Beach is closed, inbound flights are being directed to nearby airports. Customers are encouraged to check the status of their flights at jetblue.com/flightstatus.
Slides were deployed for the 142 passengers and five crew members that were on board.