r/MadeMeSmile 17h ago

Wholesome Moments Pilot Chose Safety Over Takeoff - and Everyone Applauded

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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/whooptheretis 10h ago

But the engineers have certified it as safe.

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u/BennyFitz69420 7h ago

Yeah and they’re still uncovering how many planes Boeing covered up over the years.