I have no love for Singapore Airlines but it's a real tragedy that this occurred. It's going to make a great CRM exersise going through all the factors involved.
The old "chain of events" raises its ugly head. Of course the Captain and to a lesser extent the F/O's will sholder the blame. No matter what the other links were.
Very sad.
[This message has been edited by Thrust (edited 04 November 2000).]