Originally posted by 3WE
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The last transmission might provide a clue though. He has asked for landing clearance and received VERY CLEAR landing clearance. A moment later he asks "to check that, are we clear to land?"
Why? Does he have the short term memory of a carrot, was he that mentally impaired, were there distractions in the cockpit that we can't hear on the ATC tape, or did he see something on the ground that made him question the clearance?
It's an odd question, but one a terrorist or a homicidal pilot wouldn't be likely to ask unless he had a very dark sense of humor.
My money is on fatigue, intoxication (including cabin air toxins), a medical condition or just not being the brightest bulb in the cockpit.
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