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In the aftermath of the incident, the crew recognized the importance of following proper channels—their immediate focus shifted to emergency protocols as they communicated with ground services and awaited post-flight assessments.
Aftermath and Reflection
An investigation later revealed that a fatigue crack had weakened the engine's fan blade, highlighting failures within the thermal acoustic imaging inspection processes. This incident led to crucial improvements in inspection standards and provided a wealth of training material for other pilots and airline personnel.