heliaviator makes a good point referencing the lack of a report on the Malaysian accident, more recently Bristow had a Puma go into the water in an apparent CFIT in Nigeria, and not an ounce of information forth coming. Perhaps lessons available and not being learnt through lack of willingness to confront and advertise shortcomings.
Autopilot modes certainly can cause trouble, Asiana has been mentioned, there was also a DC-10 climbing in VS and stalled when performance available was unable to meet the demand. Bits were shaken off the air frame due stall buffet.
Last edited by Brian Abraham; 21st Oct 2013 at 23:57.