Yep that is what i had in mind about option space, the time and actions available to the people required to act. I understand that the lhs did the wrong thing, and the rhs should have spoken and acted, but the safety of the industry cannot rely on people always being on top form or of analysing to the degree bystanders like us can.
If you are going to design a clever aircraft, need to help the crew in situations like t
his.