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Terry Bradshaw’s Pittsburgh Trip Extended Due to Plane Door Issue
NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw experienced an unexpected delay during a recent journey to Pittsburgh when a malfunctioning aircraft boarding door caused an extended stay on the tarmac. The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was en route to the Pennsylvania city from Dallas-Fort Worth to attend a celebratory dinner honoring his former teammate Mel Blount.
Flight Door Malfunction Leads to Delay
According to reports, Bradshaw was seated in the forward section of the aircraft. During the flight’s arrival, a door mechanism reportedly jammed, preventing passengers from deplaning. Selah Holland, a fellow traveler on the same flight, recounted to news station KDKA 5 that the pilot announced the resolution of the door issue, attributing it to the efforts of a passenger.
Passenger Strength Initially Credited
Holland stated the pilot, seemingly in jest, declared that “thanks to the strength of one of our passengers, we were finally able to get the door open.” Many passengers, including Holland, reportedly speculated the pilot was alluding to Bradshaw’s involvement in resolving the situation.
Bradshaw Clarifies Role on Social Media
However, Bradshaw addressed the rumors himself via social media on Friday, aiming to correct any misinterpretations regarding his involvement.
Maintenance Crew Resolves Door Issue
“Just to set the record straight,” Bradshaw posted on Instagram, “I did nothing to open the door on the plane!” The retired football icon clarified that the aircraft’s maintenance personnel were responsible for rectifying the jammed door.
“The maintenance crew had it open in 15 [minutes],” he added.
Passengers Joked About Bradshaw’s Intervention
Holland further mentioned that numerous Steelers fans were aboard the flight. She indicated that lighthearted comments were exchanged about Bradshaw potentially intervening to force the door open. “There were a lot of Steelers fans on board, of course, so it was kinda funny because I think people had been making jokes that he should help bust down the door,” Holland recounted.
Bradshaw’s Steelers Legacy
Terry Bradshaw’s illustrious NFL career was exclusively with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he secured four Super Bowl championships within six seasons. Bradshaw and Blount were teammates in Pittsburgh from 1970 to 1983. Mel Blount, a Hall of Fame cornerback, is also a revered figure in Steelers history.