How one confused pilot killed over 200 people..

[MattG]

Originally Posted by ProTouring442

If I understand the problem correctly (and I am in no way familiar with the real state of things) the Airbus system lacks two features that could have saved this aircraft:

1) The computer needs a way to recognize an "out of bounds" situation wherein it allows inputs and maneuvers that may otherwise damage the aircraft.

2) A big red button that gives full control of the aircraft to the pilot during immediately lethal situations (i.e. pulling out of a dive and exceeding maximum G forces).

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

The Airbus has both:

1. Direct Law
2. Lockout

Once again, there is nothing wrong with the design of the aircraft. The pilots had ALL of the control necessary to save the aircraft.

It may appear that they regained control of the aircraft at 2000ft, but they had not and it takes 2-5 thousand feet to recover a transport category aircraft from a full stall like they were in (depending on how high you are).

All I want everyone here to know is that Airbus is completely safe to fly. Training for this aircraft is completey up to date and they pilots were COMPLETELY at fault...they did nothing right.