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Originally Posted by Yamer
How can something like that even happen? At some point wouldn't they notice that at least something was failing?
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It's crazy how disoriented you can get flying in the pitch black, with no point of reference you can't even tell if you're level, much less ascending or descending if the rate is gradual enough.
This flight crashed kill all aboard because maintenance personnel screwed up so the crew had no instruments, flying on moonless night. Captain thought he was at 8,000 feet but was seconds from hitting the water.
I suspect Americans will get heavily involved in this investigation if the crash wasn't intentional... the 777 is the backbone of American carriers so they'll want answers ASAP (it is the workhorse of Air Canada's long-haul fleet as well)