Part 3/8:
The Ascent Towards Little Rock and Surrounding Storms
As Flight 1420 approached Little Rock, air traffic control alerted the crew to severe thunderstorms and heightened wind conditions, gusting close to the operational limits for the aircraft. Pilots Bushman and Orgel discussed their crosswind landing limits, but there was no consensus, highlighting disorganization in decision-making as the weather worsened.
Despite warnings from air traffic control and the imminent threat of worsening storms, the pilots continued their approach, opting to land despite increasingly risky conditions. The decision-making process seemed to unravel, marked by tension and urgency that overshadowed their professional conduct.