Originally Posted by
J.O.
Sure thing, remove pilots and no more accidents will occur.
/sarcasm.
I have to wonder of the cockpit gradient was a factor here. Interrupting the FO's attempts to complete a checklist that might have helped address the situation smells suspiciously like a captain with CRM issues.
I don't think so. It's very normal that when getting conflicting indications and losing control, to get hyper focused on the immediate task (that "fly the airplane first" thing) and shed nonessentials until it's under control. But it's a catch-22 that the nonessential being shed might help regain control...