Originally Posted by
CBreezy
You're drawing an incorrect conclusion. The experience requirement came about because both pilots lacked basic airmanship skills. The Captain swung gear at a pay to play operator until he met basic hiring minimums for the airline. He also had a long list of checkride failures. Both pilots inappropriately reacted to a stall. The Captain didn't add full power while fighting the pusher and the first officer, for whatever reason, retracted the flaps without being prompted and didn't correct the inadequate power application.
Yes, it was lack of training and fatigue, not lack of experience or lack of time. Adjusting training and rest requirements as a result of the accident made sense. The 1500 hour rule however is nothing but pure arbitrary governmental fiat.