RetiredF4
The aproach before the final descent was done in manual mode, the final descent on autopilot and autothrust. Does that point us to self doubts of the PIC concerning his abilities to do the approach in manual mode in those adverse weather conditions?
LNAV and VNAV was engaged at 9:28 MSK ie 6:28 UTC, 1 minutes after takeoff and NEVER swithed off. (Pict. 22 page 76 of MAK Report).
The reason for trying to land in autopilot is unclear for me but it seems that crew was completely relying on FMS, which will guide them directly to the treshold of landing stripe +/- 10m.