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As the flight neared its critical landing phase, the captain became aware that they were still too high and fast for a stable approach. Despite realizing this, the pressure of “getting to the airport” led the captain to attempt to extend the speed brakes to descend faster. However, this maneuver was insufficient, and they found themselves on an unstable approach.
At this juncture, they received clearance for the Instrument Landing System (ILS), an essential component for landing in low visibility. The crew's failure to stabilize their approach only deepened the crisis. When the planes’ alignment indicators vanished from the captain's display, it compounded confusion and disorientation.