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Here Is the Inevitable Plane Crash Selfie

A US Airways flight out of Philadelphia blew a tire as it attempted to take off today. Passengers were evacuated from the plane, and one of them took a selfie. Because of course she did.

By Sara Morrison
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A US Airways flight out of Philadelphia either blew a tire or its nose gear malfunctioned (there are conflicting reports) as it attempted to take off today. No injuries have been reported, though with Flight 370 still missing, anything involving planes and crashes is going to get attention.

Passengers were evacuated from the plane, and one of them took a selfie. Because of course she did.

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