The localizer approach conducted by the flight crew of the British Aerospace Hawker 700A was grossly unstabilized, but neither pilot called for a go-around. The captain was aware of serious discrepancies — dangerously low airspeed, the foremost — and made several critical comments to the first officer, the pilot flying; but he did not take control of the airplane.
The captain actually encouraged the first officer to descend below minimums despite not having any of the required elements in sight.
Aerial view of accident location.
Source: U.S. National Transportation Safety Board
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