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In a moment of clarity, the safety pilot called out a potential solution: the manual pitch trim wheel might provide limited control over the aircraft's pitch. Grabbing the control, the instructor pushed forward, inadvertently causing the aircraft to enter a drastic dive. Moments away from disaster, the instructor fought back, pushing the thrust levers to maximum and alternating the trim wheel in desperate attempts to stabilize the aircraft.
As the derailed flight entered a chaotic cycle of pitching up and down, the seasoned instructors grappled with limited options, attempting to configure the aircraft for a return to the runway. An emergency declaration was made to air traffic control, fortifying their need for assistance during this unprecedented crisis.