Rapid Decompression on a Plane: What Happens in the First 30 Seconds
By Aeruxo — Licensed Flight Dispatcher | 15+ Years in Airline Operations The ACARS message arrived mid-flight: “EMER DESCENT INITIATED. CABIN ALT UNCONTROLLED. SQUAWKING 7700.” I was tracking the aircraft on my screen as the altitude readout dropped—fast. 35,000 feet to 25,000 feet in under four minutes. On the frequency, the crew was calm and … Read more