[simple simon]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jaguars running back Fred Taylor boarded the single-propeller, 15-seat plane in Africa, chatting about the safari he had just been on with Samari Rolle, Lito Sheppard and their wives.


A few minutes later, the group shared another unforgettable experience.


The plane door flew open at around 6,000 feet, causing panic, prayer and several uneasy minutes as the pilot landed at a nearby runway.


"I thought that was it," Taylor said Monday following the final day of Jacksonville's three-day minicamp. "I put my head down and started praying. The runway was about two miles away, but it seemed like it took 10 or 15 minutes to get there."

SI.com - NFL - Taylor gets scare during Africa trip - Monday May 14, 2007 5:12PM

[simple simon]

that would really suck, im so glad they are all ok

bet it may have helped put life in perspective for some of them though

[Lefty Noob]

I just heard about this on ESPN, and I love what Taylor said - that he hasn't felt that close to death since Tom Coughlin was his coach! Scary situation, but you've got to admire a guy who can laugh about a near-death experience like this.