What would happen if an airline pilot engaged reverse thrust in flight?

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There are safeguards on all airplanes and jets to prevent this from happening. It can be done on land but not while flying. Jet engines (Turbo-props & Turbo reactors) are only able to reverse thrust direction once the airplane has landed.

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