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As Flight 90 moved forward in the takeoff queue, the cabin was lively, with crew members unaware of the dangers looming ahead. Time passed, and despite Pettit's concerns about icing on the wings, the pressures of air traffic control mounted as the plane became next in line for takeoff.
During the crucial final preparations, the pilots failed to activate the engine anti-ice system—a critical step in winter conditions. This oversight exacerbated the issues caused by prior decisions and meant that ice continued to form within the engine sensors, leading to erroneous readings that were not conducive to safe takeoff.
Race Against Time