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With each passing second, the situation grew graver. The crew desperately tried to contact air traffic control to declare a mayday, but could not get clear communication through the radio due to the volcanic ash interfering with their signals. Meanwhile, the cockpit filled with smoke, and panic ensued amongst the passengers as the plane continued its rapid descent towards the ocean.
Captain Moody made a crucial decision; he would try a risky maneuver to regain altitude while preserving the aircraft’s speed. Miraculously, after a succession of attempts, Engine Number Four roared back to life. Encouraged, the crew pressed on and managed to restart the other engines in quick succession, defying the odds stacked against them.