In the process of checking that I had the correct date I came across the last few posts. Most of you will be aware that I hold only a PPL not CPL but even with my limited knowledge I am horrified at what would appear to be mistakes in basic good practice and the apparent "I'm a god, do as I say" attitude. From the little information available I too feel sorry for the co-pilot and fear that his feeling that anything he said would be ignored is probably correct. What a pointless waste of human life. RIP Darren & Co.
Standing by for incoming flack for speaking so ill of the deceased.
Why? If he is as guilty as it would appear then it is perfectly understandable. Whilst not quite on the same scale, you don't hear anyone complaining about the bad press given to Hitler and his like.
Stallie - I agree.
One possible good thing I learned from the co-pilot's account was that there was no movement from the others in the aircraft when he managed to escape for which I thank God as it would appear that a previous report may have been incorrect.