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During the descent, the crew was prompted by air traffic control to maintain altitude yet received outdated altimeter settings. In aviation, maintaining the correct altimeter setting is crucial to ensure pilots receive accurate altitude readings, particularly when proximity to the ground is a concern. As numerous reports indicated strong wind shear and sudden turbulence, the pilots’ situational awareness was tested to its limits.
Simultaneously, the operational setup filled with procedural responsibilities led to a breakdown in communication. Key voice checks were ignored—especially regarding the altitudes between the pilots' altimeters—resulting in a failure to recognize the correct height above the ground.