Posted on 12/18/2022 5:29:00 PM PST by algore
Not a false memory - but you are suffering from the "Too-Lazy-to-Google-It" Syndrome!
Shortly after 1:30 pm on June 13, 2008, Russert collapsed at the offices of WRC-TV, which houses the Washington, D.C. bureau of NBC News where he was chief. He was recording voiceovers for the Sunday edition of Meet the Press. In a speech he gave at the Kennedy Center, Brian Williams said that Russert's last words were, "What's happening?" spoken as a greeting to NBC Washington bureau editing supervisor Candace Harrington as he passed her in the hallway. He then walked down the hallway to record voiceovers in the soundproof booth and collapsed. A co-worker began to perform CPR on him. The D.C. Fire and Rescue service received a call from NBC at 1:40 pm, and dispatched an EMS unit which arrived at 1:44 pm. Paramedics attempted to defibrillate Russert's heart three times, but he did not respond. Russert was then transported to Sibley Memorial Hospital, arriving at 2:23 pm, where he was pronounced dead. He was 58 years old.
Regards,
Takes longer than a flight, but might be an interesting experience.
My nephew same flight itinerary came how and died a few days later, blood clots in his legs
Even a loosely fastened belt will prevent your head from breaking a ceiling panel.
This is not rocket science.
I never take my seatbelt off.
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Advice I am going to follow from now on.
I have a friend who flew to Africa and back regularly needing to stand because of back problems. Every time upright except for take offs and landings. Perhaps ADA requirements take precedence?
Most of my most recent flights (the last 10 years or so) have been to distant destinations. South Korea last summer...Hong Kong,South Africa and Singapore as well. They involved long flights.Boat rides would have been problematic. ;-)
Hey,hang on! I’m talking about gals here! ;-)
The airlines tell you to always keep your seat belt fastened when you are in your seat.
As a frequent flyer, I have seen this type of turbulence and watched people bounce off the overhead bins because they do not think it will happen to them.
Can you imagine sitting in the loo during a 3000’ drop in altitude?! Yuck! Best to “hold it”
Ultimately weather’s fault, but weather isn’t rich.
Sue the airline.
Great story!
I remember the old 727. Used to fly on them everywhere.
You are a great storyteller!!
Tragic, but thanks.
LOL, me too!
I loved the 727...I used to be a jet mechanic back in the day (military, not commercial) and I got a great vibe from that plane...it was nice looking seemed solidly built, and very reliable.
I hated flying on DC-10’s...it seemed like a Frankenstein aircraft to me, thrown together to compete in the big widebody market when it first opened up.
I think that crash in Chicago in 1979 was the one that really spooked me.
Heh, my story was kind of funny in retrospect, but only because I wasn’t injured.
There was an elderly lady in the restroom when it happened and she was pretty badly hurt after smashing into the restroom overhead.
I was told there were several others in the cabin, not strapped in, who impacted the underside of the overhead luggage bins, but I didn’t see it happen, though my memory seems to visualize THAT pretty well in my brain for some reason.
Bet there were a lot of tummy sprinkles all over the place on that ride.
LOL!
I flew (MAC passenger) a KC-10 on a TDY years ago.
Giant, cold shakey piece of...
“Always keep your belt on, unless you’re walking to the bathroom.”
Correction:
Always keep your belt on.
Unless it is a VERY LONG flight, HOLD IT!
When I used to fly, I NEVER used the restroom! Go BEFORE you get on the plane. Then WAIT! Is your life worth taking a trip to the bathroom?
Are you kiddin' ... they couldn't handle those "Terminator hips"!!! :O (I should know) :)
That’s right! Pure titanium! Gets ‘em every time!
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