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Nevertheless, both pilots were cleared for duty, illustrating a concerning oversight in their psychological assessments.
After a routine pre-flight briefing, the crew's takeoff preparations began. Despite warnings of isolated bird activity, the captain seemed to overlook the potential avian threat as they taxied onto the runway.
An Unexpected Takeoff
As Ural Airlines Flight 178 initiated its takeoff on an unusually long runway, the conversation between the cockpit crew indicated a recognition of birds nearby. However, their failure to communicate these concerns to air traffic control proved problematic.