If they were in true "visual" conditions they should have seen the dangers;
- there was an excellent reconstruction (?TV?) film made (I saw it on one of DanAir's early CRM courses in the late 80's). We all agreed after watching the 'similar' flights up the sound in the same weather that we could not see the mountain in what was apparently 'true' visual' visual flight conditions. If anyone has a link to the production I would recommend those who have an 'interest' or position on this accident should watch it. An excellent 'Swiss Cheese' example with failures at all levels.