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The plane now approached Runway 3-0 left, where emergency crews awaited the struggling aircraft. The crew managed to stabilize the aircraft’s parameters with newfound energy levels. As they lined up for the landing, the cockpit finally lit up with the green indicator lights confirming that the landing gear was engaged.
With the runway in sight, the first officer guided the aircraft down while alerting the rest of the plane to brace for impact.
The MD-82 finally touched down amidst cheers and applause from relieved passengers. Yet, despite the successful landing, the questions about what caused the engine fire loomed large.