I can think of two reasons why they would ask this type of question.
Reason 1. To see how you react to difficult situations. If your reaction is to say "well I am dead!" Then you will not get the job. They do not want people who cannot think when under pressure.
Reason 2. To test your knowledge of how different factors interact in the real world. They would be looking for something more than "just throttle back and you will descend at constant speed".
What answer did you give in the interview?
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