Originally Posted by
HarryMann
Same here, very wise words. I know I've had my 9 lives !
It's so nice to hear of a serendipitous outcome in these tines of angst, trouble and strife pretty well everywhere around the world.
Yes, less than worst case.
However, this was not serendipitous, if this was primarily caused by downburst, ignoring the adverse conditions and taking-off was pure risk taking. Unfortunately, I have witnessed similar many times from the flightdeck.
OAP