At 1928:57, the controller told the

At 1928:57, the controller told the crew that Runway 6 was in use, and that the wind was from 40 degrees at 21 knots. "The flight crew, however, requested Runway 27 for landing," the report said. "Because the aircraft was only seven miles [11.3 kilometers] from the airport, and still flying at an altitude of 5,000 feet [1,525 meters], a straight-in approach was not feasible, and the crew was instructed to turn right to heading 360 and descend to 2,000 feet [610 meters]. The crew was again informed about the wind (by then 50 degrees at 22 knots).