However, stunting and bunting at close to (or just over) MAUM with a C of G very close to the forward limit is foolhardy at best and certainly doesn't meet the concept of looking after the safety and well being of the pax.
45 degrees nose up is a ridiculous amount for a quickstop - especially at the limits of AUM and C of G.
Very sad that it proved fatal but there is only one person to blame.