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With moments to spare, the captain applied heavy brakes, and to everyone's astonishment, the aircraft grounded to a halt, narrowly escaping disaster once again. All aboard survived, and emergency teams reported no indications of fire. However, the incident left an indelible strain on the crew—one that could have had an infinitely worse outcome.
Lessons Learned
Following the incident, immediate investigations ensued, focusing on protocol adherence and human factors contributing to the near disaster. It was soon determined that distractions in the cockpit, workflow mismanagement, and communication failures at critical moments were at the crux of this terrifying ordeal.