Originally Posted by
AfricanSkies
Equipment failure should not cause a stall, whichever way you look at it.
Noone says it did. Pilot's actions appear to have done.
Originally Posted by
AfricanSkies
And in the event that the aircraft enters a stall, it should be recoverable.
You are confused. The aircraft is recoverable, be it with difficulty. As long as the crew follow the right steps.
You would be wise to study some Boeing crashes re. stalling and crew confusion. Turkish 1951, Asiana 214. Your Airbus argument is flawed.