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The situation spiraled quickly out of control. The auto-throttle system disengaged, and the captain attempted to recover the plane, but he was profoundly unprepared for the rapid descent. The emergency training meant to assist him was insufficient, rendering him unable to act decisively in the chaotic environment.
The Abyss Awaits
The aircraft began to dive towards the ocean at alarming speed. Within mere moments of recognizing the issue, the captain belatedly addressed the throttle problem, but at this juncture, it was already too late. At approximately 2:56 PM, just four minutes post-launch, Flight 182 plunged into the Java Sea, claiming the lives of all 62 onboard.