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American Airlines Flight 965 departed from Miami International Airport under considerable stress after weather delays had already pushed the flight two hours behind schedule. Both the captain, Nicholas Tafori, a highly respected and experienced pilot, and first officer, Don Williams, shared a remarkable safety record, with thousands of flight hours and extensive experience. Their preparations were thorough, but their eagerness to make up for lost time ultimately set the stage for a catastrophic series of missteps.