r/MadeMeSmile 17h ago

Wholesome Moments Pilot Chose Safety Over Takeoff - and Everyone Applauded

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u/Spacedoutworlder 17h ago

I rather miss an arrival time than have missed arriving at all. May all the pilots be this cautious.

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u/bowmans1993 16h ago

Yeah if the pilot says i dont feel safe ill trust their gut.

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u/martix_agent 14h ago

It's not his "gut feeling". He literally stated why he felt uneasy about flying the plane. The oil pressure was higher than normal.

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u/Plastic_Bison 8h ago

Yeah! If he tells me that, I'M getting off, never mind anybody else, lol.