HORRIFYING - all 4 engines FAILED! | British Airways flight 9

Takeaways

• 😀 The aircraft experienced a quadruple engine failure, leading to a near-disastrous situation.
• 😀 The crew initially struggled to restart the engines, with flames shooting from the failed engines and smoke filling the cabin.
• 😀 Captain Moody made the decision to vary the aircraft's speed to try to restart the engines based on both his and the first officer's instruments.
• 😀 The pilots were unaware of the engine fire, which was caused by fuel igniting outside the engines during restart attempts.
• 😀 Despite the fire and engine failure, the captain calmly addressed the passengers, providing reassurance during the crisis.
• 😀 After numerous failed attempts, Engine Number Four was successfully restarted, offering the crew a glimmer of hope.
• 😀 The pilots’ relentless determination led to restarting all four engines, ensuring they could safely return to Jakarta.
• 😀 Once airborne, the crew faced another danger when St. Elmo's Fire reappeared and one engine started surging violently, forcing a shutdown.
• 😀 The pilots were faced with additional challenges, including the failure of the Glide slope at the airport and unclear visibility due to mist.
• 😀 After overcoming numerous hurdles, the crew safely landed the plane, with passengers applauding their survival and the pilots' efforts.
• 😀 It was later revealed that volcanic ash had caused the engine failure, leading to the establishment of Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAACs) to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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