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With hydraulics lost, the pilots were rendered nearly powerless. They attempted to use the engines to maneuver the aircraft, experimenting with varying thrust levels to counteract the overwhelming roll. At one point, communication with Tokyo Control became erratic, with the pilots preoccupied with regaining control rather than responding to outside calls for assistance.
As they faced the agonizing motion of the plane, maneuvers became a matter of life and death. The crew's ability to think critically was further compromised by hypoxia, a state caused by insufficient oxygen levels in the atmosphere. Despite their extensive training, they found themselves navigating through a series of previously unimaginable scenarios.