True Story: Calling in a Plane Crash

This is some writing+storytelling practice—changing it up from fiction, this is a true story about being the first on the scene of a plane crash.“Gear down and welded.” I grinned, pleased with myself for finishing my husband’s pre-landing check list.Jason smiled back at me. “You got it, babe. I’m close enough to the runway now, so I’m raising the flaps.”“Right, got it.” My fingertips rested lightly on the yoke in the co-pilot’s seat, following along and learning my husband’s movements—he’s an...