What is up with people these days and their cellphones/social media?

'We're on fire, love you.'

I understand the average John Doe doesn't understand engine fires/failures and that an aircraft can still fly and land. But sending that message to the wife will induce more panic and stop time for her until she hears from you again. Why do that to her? You should tell your family you love them before you go out on a trip anyway. This kind of thing will just induce more panic and more lawsuits.