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Chapter 63 Successful Landing
The atmosphere inside the emergency command center of Longhai Airport was unusually heavy.
The piercing alarm had just subsided, but the red light continued to spin and flash, casting flickering light on everyone's faces and adding to the tension and unease.
On the huge electronic screen in the command center, various data and charts refreshed rapidly, and every fluctuating number tugged at the heartstrings of everyone present.
Airport General Manager Zhang Qiang had beads of sweat on his forehead, which he wiped away with a handkerchief from time to time; Air Traffic Control Center Director Liu Jianmin stared intently at the radar screen, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the table.
The heads of various departments, including fire, medical, and public security, have all taken their positions.
Anxiety and tension were written all over everyone's faces.
"The mayor is here!"
With a notification, Mayor Zhou Jianhua strode into the command center.
He was about fifty years old, with some gray hairs at his temples. His usually gentle face was now shrouded in worry, and his brows were furrowed.
Without any pleasantries, he went straight to the command platform, his voice faster than usual, tinged with urgency: "How's the situation now?"
The director of the air traffic control center quickly turned around, pointed to a faint, flickering dot on the radar screen, and said in a somewhat hoarse voice:
"Mayor Zhou, MU4396 has been confirmed to be in an emergency. According to the information we have received, the cockpit windshield suddenly shattered, and a strong blast of air rushed in instantly. The pilot and co-pilot have lost their ability to control the aircraft."
He paused, his tone growing heavier, "Currently, a passenger is piloting the plane, but we lost contact with him not long ago."
"passenger?"
Zhou Jianhua was taken aback, then immediately asked, "What kind of passenger could take over the plane under these circumstances? Has his identity been verified?"
"There is no detailed information at the moment, but the passenger has been able to contact Director Chen Tao of the National Security Department."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Chen Tao rushed into the command center, looking travel-worn.
He was dressed in casual clothes, but the sense of urgency he exuded made people around him automatically make way for him.
"Director Chen!"
Zhou Jianhua stepped forward and asked, "Who exactly is the passenger you contacted? Does he have any driving experience?"
Chen Tao and Zhou Jianhua exchanged a glance and shook their heads with serious expressions.
"Mayor Zhou, this passenger's identity involves national security, and specific information must be kept strictly confidential."
"But I can assure you definitively that he is no ordinary person and should be capable of handling the current crisis. The most urgent task is to concentrate all resources on guiding the plane to a safe landing."
Zhou Jianhua scrutinized Chen Tao for two seconds, clearly realizing the unusual nature of the situation from the other party's attitude.
He nodded decisively: "Okay, we'll do it your way. Let's save people first, and we'll talk about everything else later."
Chen Tao said no more, immediately took out his phone and dialed Luo Fei's number.
He then instructed the technicians to connect the call to the command center's broadcast system.
This allows everyone on site to hear the situation inside the cabin in real time.
After a brief pause, the call was connected.
The whistling wind and the sirens came first, making everyone in the command center tense up.
"Luo Fei, can you hear me? This is Chen Tao."
Chen Tao said in a deep voice.
"Director Chen, I can hear you clearly."
Luo Fei's voice came through the noise.
"I'm in the airport command center right now, with the mayor and all the departments there."
"Please report the current status of the aircraft."
Chen Tao speaks very quickly.
Luo Fei's voice came through clearly: "Current altitude is 4,200, speed is 300, and heading is roughly correct."
"However, the main communication was completely lost, the autopilot failed, some instruments malfunctioned, and it was impossible to obtain accurate navigation data and airport approach guidance..."
With each word he spoke, the atmosphere in the command center grew heavier, and everyone's hearts sank a little deeper.
This was almost certainly a fatal situation—the loss of a professional pilot, the failure of some critical systems, the disruption of communications, coupled with the harsh environment at high altitudes, made a safe landing virtually impossible.
Zhou Jianhua's face turned pale instantly. He braced his hands on the cold control panel, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, his eyes fixed on the dot representing flight MU4396 on the radar screen.
The air traffic control center director said urgently, "What about the backup navigation system? Does he know the ILS frequency? Have him try switching to the backup frequency!"
Chen Tao relayed the question.
Luo Fei paused for two seconds before replying, "The backup navigation system is also out of service."
"But I roughly remember the location of Longhai Airport and the direction of the runway."
"In addition, my cell phone has a satellite signal, so I can keep the call going and maybe correct the course based on your verbal instructions."
"I need your direct guidance."
The command center was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.
How could someone land a large passenger plane under such adverse conditions, relying solely on memory and verbal guidance from the ground?
This sounds like something out of a fantasy, something that only happens in Hollywood movies!
Chen Tao replied without hesitation, "Okay! Luo Fei, stay calm, we'll fully cooperate with you."
He looked at the director of the air traffic control center: "Immediately organize the best controllers and establish a guidance channel!"
"Fire and ambulance services are all in place! Runway cleared! Surrounding airspace cleared!"
Zhou Jianhua immediately issued the order.
The entire airport immediately went into highest-level emergency mode.
Countless vehicles and personnel began rushing towards their designated locations.
On the runway, fire trucks and ambulances stood ready, their lights flashing brightly.
Chen Tao held the phone close to his mouth, and his voice was broadcast throughout the command center, reaching Luo Fei's ears as well.
"Luo Fei, report all the parameters you can currently confirm."
On the other end of the phone, Luo Fei glanced at the dial.
"Altitude 3,900, airspeed 280, heading..."
"There is about a quarter of the fuel left."
He responded quickly, while constantly making subtle adjustments to the joystick with both hands to counteract the violent turbulence caused by the airflow.
"Received." A steady male voice rang out; it belonged to Wang Ming, the most senior air traffic controller at the Longhai City Air Traffic Control Center.
He was staring intently at the screen, his voice calm, "Luo Fei, now please gradually correct the course, align the target with the main runway of Longhai Airport, don't make the angle too large, and be careful to maintain stability."
"Maintain a slow descent, target 3,000."
Luo Fei gently moved the control stick and carefully adjusted the rudder.
The plane struggled to turn a tiny angle in the wind.
The controller's voice came through again.
"Now please lower the altitude to 2,800."
"The airport is about 30 kilometers ahead of you. The weather is clear and visibility is good. You should be able to vaguely see the runway."
Luo Fei squinted and gazed into the distance.
Sure enough, in the distance, the outlines of several gray runways gradually became clear on the ground.
You can even see the lights flashing beside the runway.
"I can see the runway."
He gave a brief response, feeling somewhat relieved.
With visual references and ground guidance, the success rate will be greatly improved.
"very good."
The controller's voice also relaxed slightly.
"Listen carefully now, this is the final step before entering."
"Maintain the current course and continue to slowly descend to 1,000 meters."
"Check the landing gear to see if it can be lowered properly."
Luo Fei followed the instructions and simultaneously searched for the landing gear control lever.
Fortunately, this part of the mechanical control does not appear to have completely failed.
He pushed the handle and felt a slight vibration and noise from the device.
"Landing gear has been lowered."
He reported.
"Excellent! Luo Fei, you did a fantastic job!"
Chen Tao's voice was clearly encouraging.
"Altitude 1000, speed 200, continue aligning with the runway centerline, preparing for the final approach phase. Remember, stay steady, believe in yourself!"
Inside the command center, everyone held their breath, staring at the slowly moving dot of light on the radar screen.
Zhou Jianhua clenched his hands tightly, his knuckles turning white.
The air traffic controller relayed instructions to Luo Fei in a steady, deliberate manner.
The altitude is "500 meters".
"Speed 180."
"Slightly pull the lever back and maintain the descent."
Luo Fei was completely focused, every muscle in his body was in a state of high coordination.
The plane bounced and gradually aligned itself with the long gray runway.
Inside the cabin, some people looked out the window and saw the ground getting closer and closer, letting out sobs that were hard to tell if they were hope or fear. Others closed their eyes tightly and prayed silently.
"Two hundred meters high."
"Level it, gently pull the rod..."
Luo Fei steadily pulled the control lever back with his wrist.
The nose of the aircraft was raised slightly, and the attitude of the fuselage was adjusted.
"Fifty meters... thirty meters... ten meters..."
"Ground!"
With Wang Ming's command, the aircraft's landing gear tires rubbed violently against the runway, emitting a piercing whistling sound and even wisps of smoke.
The massive fuselage shuddered violently, then hurtled wildly forward along the runway.
"Reverse thrust failure! The speed brake cannot be fully raised!"
Luo Fei's pupils contracted sharply as he made a judgment in an instant.
Without hesitation, he slammed on the brake pedal while gripping the control stick with both hands, trying to maintain the aircraft's balance.
The plane sped down the runway like a wild horse, its speed gradually decreasing, but still terrifyingly fast.
The lights of the fire trucks and ambulances at the end of the runway were getting closer and closer, as if they were about to collide at any moment.
"Hold on! Keep braking!"
Chen Tao's voice also came through the phone, sounding tense.
The indicator lights at the edge of the runway swept past rapidly.
The speedometer needle finally slid slowly toward the safe zone.
The plane came to a complete stop when it was less than 300 meters from the end of the runway.
The immense inertia propelled Luo Fei forward, only to be pulled back into his seat by the seatbelt.
Successful.
He slowly released the control lever and exhaled a long breath of white air.
Inside the cabin, a deathly silence lasted for several seconds before erupting into deafening cries and cheers. The joy of surviving the ordeal overwhelmed everyone like a tidal wave.
On the other end of the phone, the command center erupted in barely suppressed excitement, with some even applauding. The pent-up tension was finally released.
Chen Tao's voice rang out again, filled with relief.
"Luo Fei... well done."
"Stay on the plane, rescue will be here soon."
Luo Fei leaned back in his seat, watching the fire trucks and rescue workers rapidly approaching outside the window, and finally a smile appeared on his face.
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