The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility, Melkumjanrecalls.
It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision.
Forced to land quickly, both she and the plane struggled to maintain control.
Melkumjan also admitted that she wasnt at her physical best on the day of the flight.
Additionally, flying without any eye protection made the flight even more challenging than it already was.
I regret that it took me so long to share this video footage.
Its not easy to put my vulnerabilities out there for the world to see.
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Watch how pilot Narine Melkumjan maneuvered her monoplane after the glass canopy unexpectedly opened and shattered.
(Glass shatters at 6:22.)
