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Boeing 757 Crashes in the Atlantic Ocean Shortly After Takeoff

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The First Officer's Airspeed Indicator Was Not Working

At this time, the aircraft had an altitude of 7,040 feet and an indicated airspeed of 349 knots. The power of both engines was reduced. Five seconds later power to both engines was restored. There was an increase of pitch attitude to 21 degrees up and then the automatic pilot disconnected. But did we determine if both of the first officers airspeed indicator was actually not working? Oh, I haven't talked. That's a good question, Chris. But we're going to get to that.

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