Originally Posted by
parabellum
Couple of points, in this case and possibly a cultural issue, loss of face counted for more than unintended loss of life.
Mentioned earlier, possibly crew were observing Ramadan and would have been awake for twelve hours at time of the accident with very low blood sugar level and the accompanying inability to either concentrate or coordinate.
Was assured many times, by Muslim FOs, when working for a ME airline, that pilots on duty are excused fasting during Ramadan with the tacit understanding that they will make up for 'lost' periods of fasting at more suitable times.
Are you implying, that like the engines, if the crew run out of lubricant or liquid, they cease to function correctly??
If so, that is preposterous!!