But if a stall wasn't recognised, why should stall recovery training be relevant ? Ditto THS authority in the absence of sustained ND commands. Mind you, it would be reassuring if they did train it properly in any case, would seem a pity to spend money training and to cock it up. AS SLF I am surprised that with all the instruments and automation to help, it was possible for 3 experienced and trained crew not to be made aware through appropriate indications and prioritised warnings that the a/c had stalled. Of course leaving the stall warner activated when off the ground might have helped, though in this case even that could be doubted.