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An overwhelming situation ensued wherein control of the aircraft swung wildly due to a combination of factors, including the cabin being in low visibility and the pilots' rising anxiety. The succession of pressure mounted as they struggled to navigate procedural changes and cope with unwarranted levels of trust and control.
Breaking the Critical Point
With the aircraft climbing erratically, the pilots lost situational awareness. The captain's instinctual attempts to correct the ascent through trim adjustments backfired completely, resulting in a rapid descent due to unintended manipulation of the trim settings. The instructors believed control forces would behave similarly to those in the simulator, which was a critical mistake.