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In the midst of their frantic efforts, the autopilot disengaged. The flight quickly transitioned from a controlled flight to a perilous dive, exceeding 90% of the speed of sound. As the plane plummeted, the captain succumbed to panic, pulling back on the control column rather than leveling the wings—a critical training error that would lead to a catastrophic outcome.
In those harrowing moments, the passengers faced immense g-forces as their fates unfolded beyond their control. The aircraft ultimately spiraled downwards, colliding violently with the ocean just seconds later, claiming the lives of all 102 individuals on board.