Seems to me that the AF Pilot turned a non event into a major incident?
After all a G/A no big probs and good practice. Isn't every landing a G/A you didn't initiliase?
And A/C on the landing RW is a minor problem but hey it happens. Tell that to PAX and they will "freak out".
I am inclined to agree that the truth the whole truth and nothing but would have been best in this situ as it is reported.
Just my 2 pennies worth for all it contributes.