On tape pilot says he has limited ability to move plane 's nose up and down . ABC uses audio tape in Freedom of Information Act request . When incident occurred , officials had said it was not an emergency . We do have pitch control of the aircraft at this time , '' he said . Pilot says on tape he was able to regain control during descent into St. Louis .
On tape pilot says he has limited ability to move plane 's nose up and down . ABC uses audio tape in Freedom of Information Act request . When incident occurred , officials had said it was not an emergency . Pilot says on tape he was able to regain control during descent into St. Louis .