In a Boeing with competent pilots this could not have happened. Once again I think automation took over and the pilots were along for the ride. They probably were trying to use the proper recovery but automation overrode their inputs. The pitchup was probably a result of too much thrust being generated at critical speed. The pilots on a Boeing would have reduced the power to control the pitch and recovered with little problem. Pilots know how to recover from low speed stick shaker situations. They also know how to not be (to) agressive with thrust until they can control pitch.
Last edited by p51guy; 9th July 2010 at 23:05.