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The day began like any other for Captain Yitzhak Fuks, First Officer Arnon Ohad, and Flight Engineer Jalia Sopur. After enjoying a brief layover in Amsterdam, they prepared to depart on Flight 1862 to Tel Aviv, unaware of the unseen issues that plagued their aircraft. Despite the Boeing 747’s incoming crew reporting problems with the autopilot and voltage fluctuations, the aircraft was cleared for takeoff after provisional repairs.
As the crew settled in for their flight, they were informed that there was one passenger aboard—23-year-old Anat Solomon, traveling to Israel for a new chapter in her life. With 74,000 liters of fuel and 114 metric tons of cargo, the crew finalized their pre-flight checks and pushed back from the gate.