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Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds


The shocking incident occurred on the two-hour journey from Klagenfurt, Austria

The shocking incident occurred on the two-hour journey from Klagenfurt, Austria, when the aircraft's descent rate exceeded 8,000ft per minute at low altitude. Ireland's Air Accident Investigation Unit, assisting the AAIB, also reported a "level bust" - where an aircraft deviates significantly from its assigned altitude. The cause of the incident remains unclear, with potential factors ranging from aircraft design issues to pilot error or air traffic control problems.

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