Reluctant to even suggest this, but could the rapid descent have been caused by a deliberate input of one of the pilots? Most unlikely, I think.
The FDR should reveal all, assuming the recording is intact. But never take anything for granted in this business, until a proper analysis and report are undertaken.
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Both of the cockpit crew's wives were pregnant. FO's wife with twins. It was supposed to be one of the captain's last flights with FZ, he had resigned, intended to move back to his home in Cyprus to raise his children, and start flying wit Ryan Air on Monday...
Sad day...