Hi JD-EE,
Why DID the pilots have to take over?
Good question.
If the Autopilot could have remained engaged controlling both pitch and roll - but with a Health Warning such as "ATT", then it would have freed up more brain cells.
What is the point of playing "Keep the Wings Level" with roll direct when faced with UAS?
fell back on seat of the pants flying, and died. ...
02:11:40 "I have the impression (we have) the speed."
How did he get that impression?
I would guess from the unusually loud air noise. If they thought they were accelerating, they would have closed the Thrust Levers.