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The reality of their situation became clear when Flight Engineer Thomas reported a critical loss: Engine No. 3 had failed, and they were left to navigate the skies with just two functioning engines on a severely damaged aircraft.

Desperate Measures

Declaring a mayday to air traffic control, the crew realized they were now fully aware of the magnitude of the emergency. With both structural integrity and engine power compromised, they were flying a fully loaded 747 on only two engines, desperately attempting to return to Honolulu.