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As they descended, the storms took a toll on the crew. The captain had inadvertently left the speed brake deployed for an extended period, using up a significant amount of fuel. Coupled with the deteriorating weather, this mistake began to restrict their landing options as they approached Girona.

After canceling the first landing attempt due to unsafe wind conditions, the pilots chose to make a second attempt, pressured by their remaining fuel and the looming threat of diversion. As turbulence escalated, the first officer could no longer easily call out essential approach parameters, creating further confusion amidst the chaos.