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While the first officer flew the aircraft, the captain scrambled to comprehend the extent of the malfunction. With no communication to air traffic control, the aircraft was effectively in a blackout, cut off from the outside world.
Desperation in the Cockpit
Faced with a plethora of failures, the captain attempted to restore power following a procedural checklist. One critical step appeared promising—it was switching the access feed to an alternate power source. However, confusion reigned as the indicators did not match their expectations. The fault light was off despite the visible failures, leaving the pilots in a precarious predicament.