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I remember the Mythbusters and a few YouTube channels have tried this. The conclusion they reached was that in ideal weather, with constant communication with air traffic control a normal person can probably land a plane without serious injuries if they can stay calm. If you happen to have someone with flight sim experience, then those odds go up noticeably
Suddenly I feel compelled to build a flight sim rig