Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
Also, he didn't GLOC instantly because he radioed a mayday after he went vertical. Since GLOC produces nearly instantaneous unconsciousness, it seems to point to something else.
Years ago, an airliner mysteriously pitched up sharply after takeoff, went out of control, and crashed. The cause was eventually traced to the pilot's seat, which had broken loose and slid full aft.
