An American Airlines flight experienced an engine fire in Denver, leading to an emergency evacuation. Photos from the incident show passengers evacuating with their carry-on luggage, violating critical safety protocols. Flight attendants instruct passengers to leave belongings behind during emergencies to ensure swift evacuations. Federal regulations mandate that cabin crew must be able to deplane everyone within 90 seconds, assuming compliance with instructions. However, passengers often disregard these rules, as seen in this incident and others, potentially risking lives. A precedent was set in 2019 when a Russian airliner crash-landed, and passengers who took their bags delayed the evacuation, contributing to a higher death toll. While all passengers survived recent similar incidents when bags were abandoned, history underscores the importance of following crew instructions during emergencies. Lives are at stake, whereas belongings can be replaced. — news from Business Insider
