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Minutes later, the left engine also flamed out, plunging the sophisticated airliner into a state of complete silence. Defying the odds, Captain Piche and First Officer Jäger fought to glide the aircraft toward the nearest safe landing option. The situation led to an eerie silence among passengers, who were being briefed for a possible water ditching—a scenario that would likely spell disaster for everyone onboard.

The Descent: A Glider’s Flight into the Night

With both engines out, the aircraft transformed into a glider, losing altitude at a rapid rate. The pilots relied on their training and quick thinking, maneuvering the plane while battling the challenging factors: controlling airspeed, limited hydraulic power, and no additional thrust.