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Despite their training, the crew was faced with a terrifying scenario. While initial attempts to contain the fire included tripping circuit breakers, the situation deteriorated rapidly. A critical failure occurred when the fire destroyed the cockpit voice recorder's power supply, leaving investigators in the dark about the exact sequence of events.
The Search for Answers
The ambiguity surrounding the timeline of the fire is further compounded by the subsequent disappearance of a crucial communication tape from the airline's Johannesburg radio outpost, known as Zur. This missing evidence raises questions that have stirred speculation about possible conspiracy theories surrounding the flight.