When called upon by more experienced co-pilot, the captain returns to the cabin about 3 minutes after the fall of the autopilot. He does not understand what occurs and does not take any action. Less than 1 minute later, the Airbus collides with water.
Interim Report N°3:
AP disconnect: 2:10:05
Captain returns: 2:11:43 (roughly 1 and a half minutes)
End of recording: 2:14:28 (little less than 3 minutes)