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As the aircraft descended, the pilots faced a slew of decisions that would ultimately determine their survival. They contemplated whether to lower the landing gear, knowing that the aircraft’s condition was unpredictable. If the landing gear failed to deploy, the outcome could be catastrophic.
Despite varying signals from the cockpit indicating potential failure, strong teamwork from the crew resulted in a plan to attempt utility checks under dire pressure. As they were able to lower the landing gear successfully, the seriousness of the situation deepened.