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Finally, Flight 1086 received clearance to land. However, concerns lingered regarding the reliability of braking conditions, especially since reports had initially varied. The turning point came when another aircraft reported braking action as "good," giving the captain the hope that they could proceed with landing.
As the aircraft aligned for its final approach, the conditions remained suboptimal. An unexpected tailwind exacerbated the situation, contradicting earlier wind reports and complicating landing dynamics. The crew made concrete choices for the landing procedure, preparing to deploy maximum auto brakes due to the runway's reduced friction.