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With escalating concerns, a decision to reference the fuel leak checklist was made. This checklist’s initial directive was clear: an immediate diversion was necessary. However, the captain, possibly due to his own biases towards the situation, deliberated longer than advisable. He suggested weighing the options and delayed the shutdown of the suspected faulty engine. The perceived act of diverting was met with hesitance; each pilot, drawing on their past training, felt a reluctance to perceive the situation as severe.