Alaska Airlines passengers describe “horrifying” flight

There was a mix of terror, confusion and eerie calm.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 8, 2024 After a door-size section of the Alaska Airlines plane blew off, it felt like an explosion. Then the plane rattled, the oxygen masks dropped and the lights flickered. Elizabeth Le "The first thing I thought was, 'I'm going to die,'" one passenger said. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018