Captain Steeeve
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American 777 Loses an Engine — Then the Brakes Start Smoking
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August 31, 2026
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On May 15, 2026, American Airlines Flight 194 was climbing out of Phoenix on its way to London when the crew declared a MAYDAY after losing the left engine. The Boeing 777 returned to Phoenix and landed safely, but the situation wasn’t over yet. After leaving the runway, the crew reported high brake temperatures, and emergency crews observed smoke coming from the main landing gear.
In this episode, retired airline captain and naval aviator Captain Steeeve reacts to the original ATC audio and explains how pilots handle an engine failure shortly after takeoff, why a heavy return can create major brake-energy concerns, and what crews do when overheated brakes become a second problem after landing.
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