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Old 14th Mar 2019, 23:01
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Originally Posted by Old Boeing Driver
This event was going on for 18 seconds. I would assume that one or both pilots had hold of the yoke.

I can't imagine that either did dot push the A/P disconnect on the yoke.

Note: I am assuming there is an A/P disconnect on the yoke as on previous Boeing's.
There is an autopilot disconnect button on the yoke and a disconnect bar on the glareshield Mode Control Panel on the classic B-763.

Also, the NTSB release said the throttles went to full power before the pitch over.

I also can't imagine not pulling the throttles and speedbrake lever back with the nose pointed down for whatever reason.
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