Originally Posted by
afterburn81
Any 737 guys that could chime in on this one? I'm quite curious how this could have happened. If you press something or better yet, if the aircraft becomes upset from something wouldn't you correct that motion? I'm just trying to put the events together. This is pretty much a conventional aircraft. Meaning, if you make a control input, there isn't anything that is going to stop you from reversing that input. Once again, something in aviation that doesn't really make sense.
+2 Assuming the A/P systems were properly working/engaged how could this happen???
Once the plane was back on the correct course and altitude, neither pilot disclosed the extent of the problem to air-traffic controllers, who in turn never pushed for answers.
Wouldn't ATC inquire/check current flight status, as the flight data return should have been interpreted as abnormal and/or a possible unauthorized cockpit intrusion???