@ Lyman:
A strong hint is furnished on the CVR, when PNF admonishes PF not to extend flaps. Later, there is an order to "Climb". One second later, we hear "NO, don't climb". "well, then, go down."
You question FLAPS? I wouldn't, but the man flying wanted to extend them, NO?
Well OK, YES, but at impact? Evidence does not support. As to the cause of the crash, I highly doubt that flaps had much to do with the end result. Am I being difficult? Sure, that's my hobby!
This is not a third World cock up. This is a First World C/F. Boeing got nuthin to do with anything.
That's what I said, so I'm glad we agree on that much! But,
This is NOT AB v. B. That is a sideshow.
I don't agree. Numerous speculative (I admit) posts have convinced me that the design of this airplane may have contributed to the confusion, but, of course, not directly responsible for the accident. I think the arguments in favor of very obvious pulled-back yokes are very convincing. Hell, I don't fly, and even
I would have intervened had I seen that! YMMV.