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by lm28469 2638 days ago
Not sure about that particular plane, but it should be. Contrary to jet fighters they are made to be aerodynamically stable.

You can fly (glide) them and even land with most systems switched off, including engines and main power.

https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/3-types...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Airways_Flight_9