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As both pilots wrestled with the controls, they inadvertently engaged in a disconcerting struggle against each other. The physical forces on the yoke exceeded 50 pounds, pushing both pilots to their limits as alarms blared and the aircraft dangerously pitched upward. In the midst of this chaos, the pilots repeatedly pressed the push-to-talk button, transmitting their turmoil to air traffic control.
The air traffic controller, aware of a nearby Air France flight that had just taken off, scrambled to prevent a potential collision, instructing the ascending aircraft to halt its climb. In the cockpit of Flight 11, the situation remained dire as the pilots failed to realize the extent of their struggle and the urgent need for clear communication.