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The separation of the fan blade unleashed an uncontrollable force that literally shook the aircraft and sent it into a dangerous roll. Captain Benham, with unwavering instinct and professionalism, quickly assumed manual control while acknowledging his First Officer’s confusion. Amidst alarming vibrations and a severe deceleration, the pilots struggled to diagnose the problem. Initially mistaken for an inflight collision, the situation intensified as instruments began to fail, and they finally realized the true extent of their plight—a severe engine failure.