[bill1952]

>I don’t believe that for a second.

And you are entirely correct not to.
This article is mostly nonsense.

I still don’t see how 3 pilots could have held a nose high attitude right into the water from FL380, conflicting indications notwithstanding.
Something is missing although the report on PDF document is more inclusive.

[SeeSharp]

I still don’t see how 3 pilots could have held a nose high attitude right into the water from FL380,

The article says he held the nose up for one minute.

[al baby]

I think it was the center fuel tank