Many people may not remember Tammie Jo Schults’ name, at least not at first. But they’ll make the connection quickly enough when they learn she was the captain on board a Southwest Airlines flight in April 2018 when the left engine exploded in flight at 32,500 feet.
Southwest Airlines Pilot Releases Inspiring Book for Both New and Old Aviators
Key Takeaways:
- Tammie Jo Shults, captain of a 2018 Southwest Airlines flight, famously executed a successful emergency landing after an engine explosion and cabin decompression, saving 148 lives.
- Her new book, "Nerves of Steel," details the unexpected challenges of that emergency landing and recounts her personal struggles to become a naval aviator despite facing multiple military rejections.
- The book also explores her early aviation education and aims to foster bravery and dedication, with a young reader edition available to inspire children.
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