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.