How many times in the last 2 decades has a jet engine failed for no reason? Even those poxy old rollers don't fail for no reason (notwithstanding severe turbulence, bad or no fuel, excessive water ingestion). Saying that they'd be over half way by the time they'd secured the engine is clutching at straws and defending the indefensible. A half decent crew would have the engine secure and an approach brief done in 15 minutes not the 40 that it would take to get to the CP at reduced engine out speeds. You can try and polish a turd all you like...........