Originally Posted by
Larry in TN
Take a look at the speed plot from the DFDR. They went below bug speed just above 500' AGL. By 100' RA they were so slow that recovery was no longer possible. In fact, they applied full power at about 100' above the water.
They were in FLCH. Autothrottle wake-up is inhibited 100% of the time in FLCH.
....and that is quite a poor design.