Can a plane fly if an engine falls off?
Oh my god, the sheer terror! If an engine conked out on my flight, Id be a nervous wreck. But apparently, planes can glide, thankfully. Its not a leisurely stroll through the sky though; it all hinges on altitude and the planes design. Higher up, the better the chances, but its still a terrifying emergency situation, and Id be praying for a safe landing!
Can a plane fly with a missing engine? Seriously, that thought terrifies me! Just imagining it… my heart pounds. I’d be a mess, a total wreck, clutching the armrests for dear life! Thankfully, though, they can glide. I saw this documentary once—I think it was on the Discovery Channel?—where they explained how planes are designed to handle engine failure. It’s not like they just float gently down, though. Nope, it’s a controlled descent. More like a very, very steep slide. And altitude is key. The higher the plane is, the more time the pilots have to, you know, figure things out and find a safe place to land. Imagine being way up high, and suddenly… boom. Engine gone. I remember this one time I was flying through some crazy turbulence, and even that was scary enough. This? This would be a whole other level of panic. Seriously, I’d be praying, bargaining with any higher power that would listen, promising to be a better person and everything. Just get me on the ground!
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