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Old Aug 10, 2023 | 7:31 pm
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Originally Posted by zeus2120
I don't think this is as big of a deal as it was made out to be. If the pilots are telling the truth (and not just covering with a "story") -- then a mistake was made, a solution was implemented (pitch down reduce speed) and once flaps were adjusted the climb started again. I just don't believe this was ending up in the ocean at any time.
They had about 8-9 seconds left of altitude left at average dive speed. That is not much for me.it
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