Originally Posted by
Gordy
So, I throw this out there that no-one has brought up yet....... What if........ He started the climb, was talking to Kobe on intercom, then decided to turn around. Then and only then lost it during the entry into the turn. He had performed this maneuver many times. (Climb followed by left descending turn).
No way. I don't believe for a second the pilot knew he was turning, because he sure didn't know he was descending.