Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
Given that the only definitive information given in the AvHerald article on which to reach a judgement was that the aircraft "was on final approach to Islamabad's runway 10R when the RH engine emitted a bang and streaks of flames", I'd suggest that a fair number of other variables also went into the crew's decision that we're not party to, so varying opinions on what to do from PPRuNers shouldn't come as a surprise.
It depends on what they are calling final approach, they could still be 10 miles out with time to sort it out.
OTOH it could mean they are at the final 500 foot call which would be rather hairy.