I accept that there does seem to have been a comprehensive failure on the flightdeck to monitor the approach.
My interest is in the automation. Specifically, it does seem that due to the erroneous output from RAD ALT1 to the AP or A/T (automation) seems to have adjusted the aircraft power/configuration to one that if left unchecked would have an undesired outcome. It has always been my understanding that transport aircraft were designed around the principle that a single point of failure should not lead to the loss of an aircraft. Unless more comes to light, I'll be very interested in the recommendations/changes that transpire from this.
I've not seen it reported yet that the RAD ALT flagged as failed. If it didn't would a computer cross check of the two RAD ALT sources have given any indication to the crew?
John.