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Once on the ground, Captain Moody and his crew began piecing together the puzzle of what had transpired. They soon learned that their ordeal had not just been an unfortunate mechanical failure, but a direct result of volcanic ash, bringing to light concerns for aviation safety that had since been largely unnoticed.
The event led to the establishment of Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres (VAACs) around the world, crucial for monitoring volcanic activity and ensuring air travel safety. Not surprisingly, it also prompted immediate changes in flight safety regulations, ensuring that pilots received warnings about volcanic eruptions and established protocols for safely navigating through or around ash clouds.