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First Officer Emilio Lopez Pena, who had over 5000 flying hours, was tasked with flying the plane, while Flight Engineer Gregorio Arrobo Martin, the least experienced of the crew, assisted in the cockpit. As the aircraft pushed back from the gate around 8:40 AM, alarms would soon ring, not only in the cockpit but across the airline landscape.
The Flight Takes Off
Flight 610 lifted off effortlessly and reached its cruising altitude of 26,000 feet. Initial reports indicated that the flight was proceeding normally, with the pilots discussing routine matters. However, a stark shift in Captain Patino's demeanor occurred after a brief conversation; he became noticeably silent.