Lack of attention to thrust level:
One reason for the expectation that thrust might be Idle or low for an extended period might be a subconcious 'nod' to a fast and high G/S intercept ?
Lack of attention to speed:
Rushed approach with training dominating monitoring and aviating?
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Originally Posted by OHNS
- the problem arises at the man/machine interface when either human beings or automated systems intrude or are called on to intervene in the other's territory.
Glaringly obvious maybe, but since we cannot reengineer human beings (yet), it's the automated systems interface to humans that need closer examination. Recent incidents show many failures in this area.
Good post!