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As they pushed back and got set for takeoff, the countdown to potential disaster began.
The Takeoff Sequence and ensuing Chaos
As Flight 211 accelerated down the runway, a series of mishaps unfolded. During takeoff, the instructor's headset briefly malfunctioned, preventing the critical "rotate" call from being communicated at the appropriate time. The captain, momentarily distracted, failed to act on instinct even after realizing the aircraft was exceeding its rotation speed. This oversight led to a powerful climb, dangerously close to exceeding flap limits.