How The Flydubai Horror Unfolded: 14,300-Foot Dive In 37 Seconds
NDTV's analysis of flight data reveals the scale of the Flydubai mid-air emergency. The aircraft, cruising at 34,000 feet, lost around 14,300 feet of altitude in just 37 seconds, descending at an extraordinary rate far beyond a normal commercial aircraft's profile. Reports suggest the jet also reached near-supersonic speeds during the dive before other pilots regained control and stabilized the aircraft. Investigators are also examining damage to the aircraft's tail section, including a missing rudder component, as they piece together what happened inside the cockpit during the dramatic incident.
