Boeing 737-800 Technical Manual -

The auto-throttle was dead, both flight control hydraulic systems were bleeding pressure, and the yaw damper had just failed. The 737-800 suddenly felt like a pickup truck on black ice.

"Landing distance?" the FO asked.

Later, the NTSB asked Ellis why he went to the technical manual instead of declaring an emergency and landing heavy, fast, with no flaps. boeing 737-800 technical manual

The investigator nodded and made a note: Recommendation: 737-800 pilots familiarize with Ch. 7, Sec. 3.2. The auto-throttle was dead, both flight control hydraulic

Ellis held up the manual, its cover taped and coffee-stained. The auto-throttle was dead

Ellis nodded. "Get the big book."