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During the descent, the cockpit environment was characterized by a "silent cockpit" policy, which can restrict vital exchanges between crew members. As pressure built, the captain and first officer’s communication fell short, putting each pilot at a disadvantage. Approaching the landing sequence, the first officer executed a solid DME arc approach but remained unaware of crucial adjustments needed due to the captain's confusion about the visual cues presented by the runway width and lighting.
The Illusion of Control