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On a sunny morning in June 2010, Cathay Pacific Flight 780 took off from Indonesia and headed for Hong Kong with 309 passengers, most of whom were returned overseas Chinese, excited and eager to return to their homeland again.
Everything went normally on this flight, the crew operated it in an orderly manner, without any foreboding that could be perceived, and in the blink of an eye, fate was brutally rewritten.
As it flew over the South China Sea, the plane suddenly trembled violently, as if it had been shaken by hell. At this time, Captain Malcolm had a hideous face and kept staring at the dashboard.
"This. How is this possible? Co-pilot David's eyes widened with a look of horror. As an experienced pilot, he had never encountered this rare situation of twin engines failing at the same time in his teaching materials and training.
How is this possible? Co-pilot David's eyes widened and his face looked terrified, and as an experienced pilot, he had never encountered such a rare situation of simultaneous failure of two engines in his teaching materials and training.
Heart-pounding sirens screeched wildly in the cockpit, and the plane plummeted at an astonishing speed of 390 meters per minute, ending in five or six minutes with a horrific crash into the sea.
Because these words may be the last words of their lives, they feel that words have never been so heavy and cold. The crew knew that a forced landing on the surface was one of the most dangerous and desperate practices.
After the fuselage hits the sea, the plane will separate and break in a matter of seconds, and everyone will be swallowed by the waves.
However, even if they are well trained, they cannot withstand this level of trepidation.
The 322 passengers on board were in utter despair, some wailing and praying for mercy from the gods; Others fell to their knees and prayed reverently, hoping that it would just be a nightmare.
A creepy crash echoed everyone's ears, and the sight from the cabin made one wonder if they were still alive.
At a life-and-death juncture, the crew finally made a difficult landing on the runway of Hong Kong Airport by urgently restarting the No. 1 engine.
The accident left 322 people on board alive, but the cause remains a mystery.
Investigators desperately squatted at the scene to look for clues, and they did not hesitate to open the plane's black box, check flight records, and analyze fuel data. As a result, they discover a shocking truth that makes everyone feel extremely nervous and devastated.
"Super water absorption" has a strong ability to absorb water, which was originally a protective measure to prevent moisture from entering the fuel. However, if it is removed artificially, it can cause the fuel to mix with external seawater, causing a series of serious consequences such as clogged filters.
What is even more shocking is that the surveillance video clearly captures the entire process of the sabotage: someone opened the oil pipeline without permission during the maintenance of the aircraft, paving the way for the influx of seawater.
In the face of this terrorist conspiracy that shocked the world, investigators were shocked and had mixed feelings. They could not believe that someone could have committed such a heinous act of sabotage on the flight to Hong Kong, and that it was premeditated and prepared.
The tormented question in their minds kept echoing: Who was the mastermind of this conspiracy? What is their purpose? Could it be related to the return of Hong Kong back then, and is it an act of retaliation by some discontented elements? However, in the absence of more substantive evidence, all doubts can only be suppressed, and everything is nothing more than nonsense.
In the moment of life and death, 322 lives hang by a thread, and the captain Malcolm and the co-pilot David have no choice but to use their outstanding piloting skills and rich experience to find the only way to survive.
In the face of a sudden crisis, Malcolm did not panic in the slightest. His face remained calm and composed, his sharp eyes were glued to the dashboard, and his brain was running at high speed.
"The first thing we need to do is to do everything we can to minimize the operating level of the No. 2 engine and prevent the breakdown from spreading." He gave the first order firmly and forcefully.
However, this was nothing more than a stopgap measure and could not really stop the plane from continuing to fall. As expected, an even more terrible situation ensued, and the plane began to tremble violently, and several hard crashes sounded, as if it was about to split in two.
Malcolm's facial muscles twitched a few times, but he quickly regained his composure, a composure that gave a hint of luck and hope.
Suddenly, the plane's aviation computer made a sharp alarm sound, and engine No. 2 completely lost power! The face of the co-pilot David, who has been with Cathay Pacific for more than 10 years, has never encountered such a difficult situation.
"Malcolm, Engine 2 is on strike, is there anything else we can do? Engine 1 probably won't last long. "He was very anxious.
Malcolm bit his lip, his brow furrowed, his eyes fixed on the declining height figures, and the word "will" came to mind at one point, but quickly drove it out again.
As a captain, he must ensure that the plane and passengers land safely, even at the cost of his own life. As a result, he said, "Immediately switch to the spare engine, and we have only Engine 1 left at our last chance."
Like superstitious hunters, the two of them were engrossed in operating the joysticks. Carefully pushing the throttle of engine No. 1, reverent and desperate.
At this moment, a miracle finally happened, and the engine revs slowly recovered, climbing from 28% all the way up to 33%! Malcolm was pleasantly surprised, but didn't show it, knowing there was more important things to do.
They pulled the throttle to the maximum, and the engine grew louder and louder until it reached its maximum of 74% power. However, for a single-engine forced landing, this is already the extreme.
Malcolm and David stared at each other, a flame of hope rekindled in their eyes. They finally found a silver lining.
They clearly know that a forced landing on the surface is the most dangerous and helpless option. While the 2009 "Surrey Miracle" is a success story, it did happen on the relatively gentle Hudson River, not in the rough and uncharted seas that it is now.
Engine No. 1 caught fire in the middle of the landing, leaving the plane and all 322 people alive and being swallowed by the sea forever.
Malcolm clenched his fists tightly, the muscles of his cheeks tensed high, and he said solemnly, "I've made a decision, we can't wait any longer, and we can't wait to turn around and go back."
It's only 150 kilometres from Hong Kong Airport, and we had to land the plane there before Engine 1 failed! It's risky, but it's our only chance."
David nodded silently, his hands trembling slightly, but his eyes were unusually firm. As a veteran of many battles, he knew that it would be a tragic fight to the death.
In the cabin, the passengers' breathing was cut off as they breathed, and 322 pairs of eager eyes were firmly locked on the crew, and the life and death of each one depended on their piloting skills.
Malcolm took a deep breath, then gently pushed the joystick forward. He quickly pushed the throttle to the maximum, sending the engine into a deafening roar. With the roar of the engines, the nose of the plane began to slowly lift upwards and began its flight journey.
Time seems to be extended indefinitely, and every second is like years. Malcolm did his best to keep an eye on the rising altitude data on the dashboard, for fear that the slightest mistake would lead to an irreparable tragedy.
David was beside him, trembling nervously, and with all his hands tightly holding on to the joystick to prevent the plane from deviating from course.
Just as Hong Kong's airspace appeared at the end of the field of vision, the plane suddenly trembled violently, as if it had been hit by hell, and Malcolm's face turned pale in an instant.
Could it be that the engine is in trouble again? Are they now in a desperate situation, destined to be swallowed up by the sea forever? Just when a breath of despair was about to completely envelop them, the on-board computer suddenly issued a "speeding" alarm! It turned out that the plane was too fast to stop smoothly on the runway.
Malcolm knew that this was the last chance of life, he took a deep breath, and then shouted to David: "Now we can only take a gamble, even if we can't stop completely, I must let the plane glide on land, and never let it fall into the sea!" He resolutely pushed the throttle to the maximum, determined to fight to the death.
As Malcolm's plane approached the end of the runway at Hong Kong Airport, his face was undisguised with nervousness. He knew that this would be an existential moment of life, and that the slightest mistake could plunge 322 living lives into eternal darkness.
The plane flew too fast beyond the normal speed of landing, and if it did not brake immediately, it would rush off the runway and crash into the sea. Malcolm pressed the brake pedal hard while pulling the engine's thrust reverser and letting out a frighteningly high-pitched roar.
However, all this was not enough, and the plane still taxied forward at an alarming speed.
David clenched the joystick and broke out in a cold sweat. He tried his best to stabilize the plane, but it still wobbled like a drunk driver and could crash at any moment. Malcolm gritted his teeth and his hands trembled, knowing that if he let the plane go any further, he would fall into the abyss.
"Nope! I will never allow this to end!" He shouted loudly and resolutely pulled the throttle to the maximum. The engines roared loudly, and the plane's speed slowed down, but it was getting closer to the end of the runway.
At a time when everyone was already in despair, a miracle finally happened! The plane stopped at the last minute, just a step away from the sea. David Malcolm and Wilson were overjoyed, and they hugged each other tightly, tears in their eyes, and tears of joy filled their eyes.
After the incident, the investigators found that during the emergency braking process, the wheels rubbed violently against the ground, resulting in a high temperature of nearly 1,000 degrees Celsius, which was the reason why the vehicle was finally able to stop.
Malcolm immediately informed the passengers of the need to evacuate the plane as soon as possible, and although some were slightly injured, everyone was safe and 322 lives were saved.
Although the crash was thrilling, it was a miracle in aviation history thanks to the bravery and extraordinary piloting skills of the crew.
After a careful investigation, investigators eventually found the root cause of the accident. Someone put a "super absorbent" substance in the fuel tank, causing seawater to flow in, causing a series of serious failures such as clogged filters.
While the purpose and identity of the perpetrators have not yet been identified, what we can be sure of is that the conspiracy and retaliation against Cathay Pacific Flight 780 was no accident.
Luckily, Captain Malcolm and First Officer David showed their generosity and bravery at a critical moment that will forever be etched in people's hearts. In the face of the existential crisis, they did not panic, but used extraordinary adaptability and driving skills to save 322 innocent lives to the greatest extent.
Malcolm and David were awarded the Polaris Award, the highest honor in civil aviation, in the aftermath of the incident, which is undoubtedly the best tribute to their outstanding achievements. In addition, their fearless spirit of never flinching in the face of death will become an eternal spiritual force that will inspire future generations, and will be passed on by word of mouth in the civil aviation industry, forming a new aviation heroic legend.
After embracing life again on the brink of life and death, the 322 passengers were filled with gratitude to the crew. They recognize the preciousness and fragility of life, so they love life even more and feel the luck and happiness of being ordinary people.
This will undoubtedly be a shocking warning to the world to value life more and to stay away from all actions that may cause danger and harm to others.
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