Pilots asked to do a go-around 1.5 seconds prior to crash
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Voice recordings for the 2 hours prior to impact revealed no discussion or other indicator of mechanical problems. After being cleared for landing, the crew voiced a target final approach speed. [I forget the number... maybe 142 knots?] At 7 seconds before impact, voice recordings include a crew request for more power. 6 seconds before impact, the pilot added power. 3 seconds before impact, the stick shaker engaged, indicating imminent stall. 1.5 seconds before impact, voice recordings include a crew request for a go-around. This was all what the NTSB calls an "audition" (preliminary review) of the voice recordings.
The flight data recorder included data from the entire 24-hour period before the impact; thus, the whole flight. Preliminary review indicated no evidence of any mechanical problem. Engine output was normal.
And this was in an answer to one of the questions from reporters present: On final approach, the approach speed was substantially below the voiced target final approach speed -- not just a few knots below.
Anyone have other recollections of the data shared, or a transcript?
Edit: At http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-sf-plane-crash-t... found a correction to the target speed; it was 137 knots.