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In a split second, a loud thump resonated throughout the cabin, followed by a deafening explosion. The aircraft's fuselage had suffered a catastrophic failure, creating a gaping hole that resulted in rapid decompression. As items flew out of the aircraft, the pilots faced an urgent reality: without oxygen masks functioning, they were at risk of losing consciousness.
“We're not getting any oxygen,” the first officer communicated with a mixture of urgency and devastation. The captain instantly dove towards the ocean, aiming to descend to a breathable altitude. However, the drastic maneuver posed a new threat – they were losing engine power.