American Airlines Flight Plummets 15,000 Feet in Terrifying Incident

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American Airlines Flight Plummets 15,000 Feet in Terrifying Incident
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Passengers on an American Airlines regional flight had to use oxygen masks after a pressurization issue forced the plane to make a controlled descent. The incident occurred during a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to Gainesville, Florida. No injuries were reported, and the crew was praised for their professionalism. Pilots are trained to safely handle such situations by descending to a lower altitude where passengers can breathe normally without supplemental oxygen.

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