Not saying they didn't handle it well!
But reflect on this:
- The FO was working on ECAM
- The supernumerary instructor was working in the AOMs and basically directing operations, he was assisted by the second supernumerary captain handling satcom.
- The supernumerary FO was inspecting the wing through the cabin
and ...
- The designated captain and PIC was handling the stick, and basically only that, as the AP said goodbye and the aircraft was difficult to handle
Is that a normal airline cockpit environment?
Is that a normal work and command distribution?
Is a complex modern airliner with a complex abnormal situation only able to be handled with so many cockpit occupants?
Well done, but honors??
Food for thought