The way I see it is, no matter how many systematic errors are made by the Company prior to the flight they could have ALL been rendered null and void by a crew that didn't descend below MSA. This suggests to me some level of responsibilty on part of the crew and particulary the Captain. The argument that others have broken the rules so it is OK for me to brake the rules is not valid now anymore than it was then. Sure the investigation / Company and Government actions were acdisgrace. But we must all acknowledge that ANY well run researced report would have also placed blame, atleast partially, at the feet of the crew. Saying the plane was doomed when it took off may be valid with something like TWA or Pan Am but is an insult to other crews who wouldn't have flown a passenger jet in such a wreckless manner.