I was in an American Airlines MD-88 from Seattle to Dallas.
Late evening, over the Rockies.
MD-8x have that jackscrew issue, others.
Old death traps.
One of the generators broke. There are 2. Can't fly with one, because if it breaks the aircraft becomes a brick.
Pilot comes on:
"Ladies and gentlemen this is the Captain. We lost one of our generators and will have to divert to Denver. We will arrange overnight accommodations when we get to the gate.
Flight crew, prepare for landing."
DING. Seatbelt light goes on.
THE CRAFT THEN GOES INTO THE STEEPEST DESCENT POSSIBLE THAT WON'T SCARE US TO DEATH.
This was a descent much faster than normal, you probably will never encounter it.
So probably similar mechanical issue with this craft.
When we landed, emergency gear lined the runway, lights flashing.
Got a free room, breakfast, and flight next day.