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As Flight 92 descended toward its diversion airport, the pilots continuously dismissed clear indicators that they had made a critical error. They had the opportunity to reevaluate their decisions but were overwhelmed with the radio traffic and checklists. Even upon final approach, their perception of the situation remained misguided as the aircraft's left engine ultimately failed.
The Crash and Its Aftermath
Just 900 feet above the ground and less than three miles from the runway, the left engine failed entirely. Captain Hunt attempted a desperate maneuver to stretch the glide of the aircraft, but as it began its descent, disaster struck. The plane crashed just short of the airport onto the nearby M1 motorway, breaking into multiple sections.