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As Flight 315 approached Oslo, the pilots listened closely to updated weather reports. They noted that the runway they were supposed to land on was under snow, necessitating a last-minute change to a parallel runway. Amidst the rush to adjust their approach plan, the crew faced compounding pressures: fast-approaching tailwinds that were much stronger than predicted, leading to an increased speed and a compressed descent profile.
Despite the pilots being trained for such scenarios, the self-imposed pressure to get on the ground led to a breakdown in communication and crew resource management. The decision-making process, which normally would involve teamwork and collaboration, became fragmented—each pilot worked independently, increasing the likelihood of error.