In the Lockerbie tragedy, investigation of the cockpit wreckage showed that all switches and oxygen masks were located consistent with the cruise portion of flight. Which of these could be the explanation of this statement?
A) The pilots did not abide by sterile cockpit rule
B) The pilots followed the emergency procedure in time
C) The pilots had no time to react to the emergency
D) The pilots decided it wasn't a real emergency
E) None of these

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The statement implies that the pilots had no time to react to the emergency, as everything in the cockpit was found in the positions for normal cruise flight, indicating a sudden event.

In the Lockerbie Tragedy, Investigation of the Cockpit Wreckage Showed