4 Things I learned when the engine of my plane exploded

When I boarded flight NW0048 to Amsterdam from Detroit I had no idea that it would be a turbulent and incomparable emotional roller-coaster.

I had no idea that this flight would be one of those experiences after which nothing will be the same.

I had no idea that it would change everything…

I joked with the flight attendant about having lived it all with Northwest Airlines…except an accident.

Around 10 minutes after the takeoff (I think it was 10 minutes because the first thing you lose in a life-threatening situation is your sense...