The most sensible comment I have seen so far Sciolistes. The only thing I would add is the possibility of uncommanded thrust reverser deployment. Although I have no idea of NG inflight protections in this regard. I also agree that they were most likely fighting for control all the way to impact although at that altitude and decent angle, recovery was most likely impossible. Nevertheless, I would have expected to see the wings roll level (or at least start to). Something was stopping those guys from having any influence on the aircraft at all. TR deployment in flight is very rare these days so is probably unlikely but it doesn't sound like fatigue or bad airline management no matter how much it is discussed.
Last edited by Lord Farringdon; 24th Mar 2016 at 09:24.