Originally Posted by
qquantum
Quite true — IF he recognized and corrected the egregious THS setting. Should note that some bottom rudder with 90° of bank would also be helpful to get the nose pointed in the direction of energy (and therefore recovery).
Nose down side stick would have "corrected" the THS whether they recognized the setting or not. Recognizing that nose down was required was the issue.
As to 90deg right bank - why would you try for that in an a/c with bank angle protection ? [or have you changed your previous conclusion htat they had not recognized loss of protections ?]