It’s also important to recognize that after AA587, in accordance with NTSB recommendations, the FAA actually did change the legal definition of how “Maneuvering Speed” is used in the AFM, per 14 CFR
25.1583. It is unfair to judge the pilot’s actions at the time of the accident against the current regulation and information provided to he flight crew today.
https://www.federalregister.gov/docu...tion-statement
Some good discussion on the addition of Vo to Part 23 as well.