Originally Posted by
Vilters
Hello ! ! !
it happened more then one might think.
Remember, the issue on the flight BEFORE the Lion crash. No crash, but same issue.
Certification is on the same level as selling airplanes.
Deals are made at a good meal in the Moulins Rouge.(or equivalent)
That was the same airframe with the same fault on its previous flight. The reason it didn't crash was the Batik Airlines jump seater apparently told the Lion Air crew to switch off the Stab Trim.
Just think Stab trim starts misbehaving it can be switched off in seconds and as shown by the Lion Air Flight the aircraft can continue and land - that is what Boeing expected _all_ pilots would do if there was a problem.