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Seconds after takeoff, things went horrifically wrong. At approximately 6,500 feet, the inboard engine on the right wing detached and collided with the outer engine, resulting in the loss of both engines on that side. The crew found themselves in the grip of a life-and-death struggle, desperately attempting to regain control while remaining unaware that their engines had literally fallen off.
With multiple warning systems malfunctioning and no visual indication of the engines’ loss, the flight crew experienced confusion and fear. Captain Fuks, drawing upon his extensive experience of over 25,000 flight hours, took the control from First Officer Ohad and fought to stabilize the aircraft’s flight path.