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At 2245, after connecting flights had finally arrived, the team geared up for departure. The captain had taken the role of pilot flying given the impending turbulence, and preparations intensified as they moved towards Hartford. By the time they reached their cruising altitude, updates indicated unyielding winds and worsening rain, reinforcing the importance of vigilance in their approach.
As the aircraft descended towards Bradley, various challenges arose. The aircraft maintained a pressure setting that hadn’t been updated recently, leading to a situation where the pilots thought they were at a higher altitude than they actually were. This critical error became increasingly significant as they transitioned into a non-precision approach at Hartford.