Raw: Cell Phone Video Shows Large Hole in Southwest Jet as Passengers Don Masks

WTVF-TV: John Benson of Knoxville was on Flight 2294 with his two sons. Benson was planning on taking his sons to New York by way of Baltimore. What was supposed to be a nice family trip, quickly turned into one of the most frightening experiences of his life.

"Literally the whole top of the plane ripped off," Benson said.

Southwest spokeswoman Marilee McInnis said a football-sized hole was located mid-cabin, near the top of the aircraft.

Benson captured cell phone video from the Southwest flight. The sky can actually be seen through a hole in the ceiling that was peeled back. It has not been said what caused the hole, but Benson said he had to calm his children down after a rough takeoff.
July 14, 2009 at 10:36 am - WTVF-TV
Dateline: Charleston, WV
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Eddie   July 14th, 2009 - 4:44 pm

“Literally the whole top of the plane ripped off,” Benson said.

John…John, calm down. The whole top didn’t peel off, just a small hole which is bad enough. Take a couple of valiums and you’ll be okay. Remember, it was just a small hole…NOT the whole top as you thought! Jeesh…guy’s gotta learn to temper his remarks.

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