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As the flight developed, it became evident that Allen was underprepared. Despite having completed his qualification check, he lacked recent nighttime flights—the company regulations requested at least three takeoffs and landings in the last 90 days to be eligible for night flying, which Allen had failed to satisfy. Despite advisories and warnings, neither he nor the company exercised the necessary caution that would have precluded the flight’s continuation.