[rlmorel]

I don't know-I feel more sympathetic. On the surface...it sounds like stupidity. But landing in "a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions and heavy precipitation" and he experienced this:

"...an electrical event during flight, which induced failures of both primary radios, the transponder, the tactical air navigation system, and the instrument landing system; and the probability that the helmet-mounted display and panoramic cockpit display were not operational for at least three distinct periods. This caused the pilot to become disoriented in challenging instrument and meteorological conditions..."

I don't know. Can't see outside the cockpit. Helmet display isn't working. Regular displays not working.

That's just crazy scary to me, especially in a plane meant to fly with the aid of computer inputs.

That is sphincter-tightening for even the most experienced pilots. I can't find it in myself to blame the pilot. For all he knew, the plane was diving to the ground or getting ready to stall in a nose-up attitude! And being that close to the ground, because I don't think he was at altitude.

[WhoisAlanGreenspan?]

"while attempting to execute a climbout during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions and heavy precipitation"

I agree with you.

[T.B. Yoits]

For all he knew, the plane was diving to the ground or getting ready to stall in a nose-up attitude.

The report says his instrument landing system (ILS) was not operational for three distinct periods but does not say that his altimeter, airspeed indicator, and attitude indicator were malfunctioning. Those instruments (and his turn-and-bank indicator) would show him if he was approaching stall or going nose-up.

[TalBlack]

I agree with you.

Did the pilot even have any way of knowing his control inputs were functional? Could he see the horizon? Sounds like a plane you’d want to get the hell out of FAST.