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Old 14th Feb 2018, 16:44
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Originally Posted by Jet Jockey A4
Well I would think the captain would have used the PA to give some information on the situation to the passengers to help relieve their fears.



Not even the "Sky Gods" of the old days could accomplish that with one engine out and reduced airspeed.
Checkboard took the words out of my mouth. Was near the top of descent. Engine failure. Landing very likely to be sooner than planned unless descent speed sets up abnormal control/vibration.
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