Originally Posted by muushin

2.)Procedures (or, in this case, deviation from ) as stated in the Op Specs regarding autopilot its usage in KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS!! (Pireps were numerous regarding icing that night).

4.) So let me say, AGAIN, that at the end of the day, the autopilot usage with regard to flight into KNOWN ICING
CONDITIONS is what the plaintiffs will use to devour whomever comes within range of their legal pac man like chompping jaws.

I am in agreement with you that what might of caused the accident could very well be something not specifically related to Autopilot usage, or regarding the Op specs.