Originally Posted by
KiwiNedNZ
My question is - he would obviously known that he hit the top of the hill. WHY would he turn around and fly it back to base instead of just put it down immediately where he was. With the damage to the T/R surprised it didnt come off during the flight back to base.
Probablyn because the massive adrenaline blast impaired clear and correct thinking. I think the aviation Gawds were in control for a considerable part of the incident.