Only One Option
In a twist that might defy common intuition, Armstrong found himself in a situation where the only recourse was to shut down the remaining engines. As if defying the odds, he now had just a solitary engine to rely on. He embarked on a painstaking descent with measured composure, navigating the massive Superfortress back to solid ground.
This heart-pounding episode was just one among the more than 200 different planes Armstrong piloted as a test pilot, a career where close encounters with hair-raising moments were not uncommon. His colleagues held him in high regard, recognizing his piloting skills and engineering prowess.