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As they neared the airport, the crew acknowledged the severity of their situation, recognizing that their plane was too fast and too high for a safe landing. Despite being alerted by air traffic control about their impending approach, the crew was unable to align themselves correctly with the runway due to extreme difficulties with the flight controls.
Once closer to the airport, a rise in cabin pressure forced the pilots to adjust their speed without the necessary lift provided by the flaps. All too soon, as their airspeed dwindled, the aircraft slipped into an aerodynamic stall, one of the most deadly scenarios for an aircraft in flight.