Quote Originally Posted by xsnaggle View Post
This statement regarding the Air Lion crash report would seem to contradict what you said.

"Documents reveal that pilots flying last November reported engaging autopilot only for the aircraft's nose to pitch lower, prompting the warning system to exclaim: "Don't sink! Don't sink!"
That's Interesting however id be curious as to the source of the documents mentioned.

Looking at the official KNKT Preliminary Aircraft accident invesitigation report

https://reports.aviation-safety.net/...RELIMINARY.pdf

If you look at page 11 with regards to the CVR transcript you'll note that the SIC (co-pilot) confirms to ATC that the aircraft is being flown manually due to a flight control problem, that was 2 mins and 17 seconds before impact.