Originally Posted by
gulliBell
HTAWS wouldn't have changed the outcome, be 100% sure about that. A second pilot is what was required, or better decision making from the first pilot.
Spot on Gulli, assumption being a competent pilot (crew) taking appropriate action to an EGPWS command. The pilot was sadly not IFR proficient or current and apparently not proficient in acft system management. HTAWS/EGPWS would not have helped in this situation.