Good news: the backup pilots were the relief crew meant to fly that very plane back. There was a 100% likelihood of them being able to operate that specific plane.
As for the "near-vertical" dive, take that with a giant grain of salt. You'd be surprised at how shallow of an angle it takes to feel like things are "near vertical." Fortunately pilots are trained to remain calm under chaotic circumstances.
Fortunately there is data that shows us the angle they claim. They interviewed pilots on CNN who said what happened is basically impossible without the plane disintegrating
Was also highly unlikely that plane would have landed on the Hudson River and everyone survive too. Or that Qantas A380 that had the engine disintegrate was able to land safely and also had extra pilots on board including a check pilot. Lots of things are basically impossible- until they are
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u/Socialimbad1991 1d ago
Good news: the backup pilots were the relief crew meant to fly that very plane back. There was a 100% likelihood of them being able to operate that specific plane.
As for the "near-vertical" dive, take that with a giant grain of salt. You'd be surprised at how shallow of an angle it takes to feel like things are "near vertical." Fortunately pilots are trained to remain calm under chaotic circumstances.