My point was that if automation is available and would reduce the workload, thereby freeing up monitoring capability, it might be a good idea. It’s very possible that this accident wouldn’t have happened if the AP and/or AT had been
Good point big picture, but in my mind after TOGA button and a fist full of thrust in a light 73 there is little hope of being able to engage automation. Control yoke pressure has to be completely released which isn't going to happen when you are struggling to keep the nose from rearing up. Same as on the classic.