would a twin pilot ever consider shutting down (both) engines and aiming for an open space?
Sure this action is an admission of pilot failure but they might have managed a forced landing without loss of life?
I have certainly included this in my plan for certain operations were performance or control were not as certain (some testing of external mods on twins, where the control characteristics were not fully known). If I must return to earth, the more in control I am when I do it, the better it will turn out. I am willing to take criticism about not trying to climb away on one, if that were in question. Happily, whenever I have discussed this intended action with the boss/owner of the twin, I have not been resisted.