OP says primary cause. Which it was. Pilot error happened after, and because of, instrument error. Being well lit is one part. But also, if the pilots had been

OP says primary cause. Which it was. Pilot error happened after, and because of, instrument error. Being well lit is one part. But also, if the pilots had been in a Boeing that may have helped as well. Airbus joystick vs Boeing yoke. The latter would have provided feedback to the pilot not panicking and pulling up incessantly