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> I imagine there’s zero reasons for using ground spoilers or reverse thrusters in the air, and doing so would probably cause a complete loss of aircraft.

It has, on several occasions, although I'm not aware of any where it was a commanded deployment of reversers in flight.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauda_Air_Flight_004 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAM_Transportes_Aéreos_Regiona...



Like I said, zero reasons for using reverse thrusters in the air. Complete loss of air craft if you do.




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