-b- writes:

Because they fell over on it. A well documented scenario in the real world.

Really? Incapacitated pilots who overcome a five-point harness and fall all
the way forward onto the yoke? Can you point me to some examples?

Yes, by definition, they are. Once you become quualified and certificated and
assume control of an aircraft, you are pilot in command.

Ho-hum.

What's really disturbing is that there are people without any of the
above qualificfations or experience who consider themselves qualified
to pass judgement.

Like aircraft engineers, you mean?