As I suggested way back,
With the speeds and times we've suggested there could well have been just a few seconds of utter disbelief as it became apparent there was no opening ahead. No real time to do anything in an aircraft that refuses to be pointed at the stars.
However, I it does sound as though there wouldn't have been time even if the aircraft had been fully aerobatic. But you never know. With that load it might have survived 5g and with the speeds mentioned recently, it might have been possible to pull it onto its back. With that guy's background he might well have got away with what happened next.
Just a thought really, about letting the crew have the final say when all else has failed.
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