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As Flight 1086 crossed over the runway threshold, the pilots were shocked to discover a runway blanketed in snow rather than the anticipated patches. This revelation significantly increased the stopping distance needed for the plane. Upon touchdown, Captain Lower immediately engaged the thrust reversers in an aggressive manner, aiming to halt the aircraft on the short runway before it extended into Flushing Bay.

However, disaster struck almost instantly. The aircraft began to yaw left uncontrollably, and although the first officer urged the captain to deactivate the reversers, the response was not swift enough. The combination of excessive reverse thrust and unanticipated snow led to a loss of control, propelling the aircraft off the side of the runway and into the embankment.