They're saying its pilot error.
http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/eu....ap/index.html
This doesn't really constitute pilot error as the cause of the accident does it? How long is an acceptable time to wait before deploying thrust reversers? It usually seems like it takes about 5 or 6 seconds after touchdown. But hey, what the hell do I know? I'm just a lowly, miserable, economy class passenger, so somebody please shut me up and put me in my place. But let me ask one more stupid question... If the pilot had deployed thrust reversers immediately after landing would that have prevented the accident? Thrust reversers only help with the deceleration process right? The brakes do most of the work? No?
