Ah my memory was bad I see. 1040 as MDA and SC not below 800. But the missed approach at 5.5 CH was perhaps a little optimistic in horizontal rain and as long as we could see the surface features we were legal to continue. And it was easier from the right hand seat as you can see by the final turn angle. Night was tricky for those not familiar especially in reduced visibility and there were one or two out of town airlines that got a bit lost.
I remember the American pilot story, it may even have been back to Pan Am days, but it certainly happened. Smartest move of the day by that pilot, respect.