Originally Posted by
BugSmasher1960
It's starting to look like one of those accidents where a number of opportunities existed to "fix the immediate problem":
1. If the TOGA function is inhibited due to A/C being on ground then get an automated voice to call out "MANUAL THRUST REQUIRED" or some other warning.
2. Or "Don't inhibit TOGA operation if nose wheel isn't on the ground" (or would that be more dangerous if hit accidentally at the wrong time?)
3. Pilots change SOP to shadow thrust levers
Probably a few more minor variations as well.
I bet most airlines' SOP already have a requirement for both the flying pilot, and the non-flying pilot, to each verify that sufficient go-around thrust is set.
Here are two examples: