I don't disagree there was a pilot error. However, this error came after automation failed. And I wouldn't call pilots incompetent. I am an instrument rated pi

I don't disagree there was a pilot error. However, this error came after automation failed. And I wouldn't call pilots incompetent. I am an instrument rated pilot myself and flying on instruments in a lousy weather at night is hard by itself. Add an unexpected and unexplained failure on top of it and you have a situation that can simply "overload" your brain. There are good lessons from this tragedy and Air France adjusted its training program almost immediately after the crash details have been uncovered.