Interesting to note on the 18R approach video where the landing checks were being done, half mile or so before the impact point. Selection of flap 30, followed by landing checks and distraction therefore not applying power to counter extra drag of flap 30? The auto-throttle disarm light, although flashing red and in the immediate field of vision of the FO is surprisingly easy to miss. There is no master caution or aural alert. As i said back on page 3 or so,Im still guessing that the a/c was allowed to get slow on the GS, without the crew noticing.
Busz (737-800 jockey).........And waiting to be proved wrong