Over the Rockies, First Officer Jake Turner noticed a sudden drop in cabin pressure. Oxygen masks deployed, and turbulence rocked the aircraft. Passengers gasped, and the captain was momentarily disoriented. Jake took command, steady hands on the controls. Recalling a chapter from Fasten Your Seat Belts Pilot Stories, where a similar crisis ended safely, he followed the steps precisely—rapid descent, pressure control, and passenger reassurance. Working with the crew, he stabilized the flight and diverted to Denver. On the ground, medics met them, but all were safe. Jake’s calm came not just from training but from the story that had taught him resilience.
