Menen and Centuras
You make a lot of sense. What nonsense is this stuff about turning away from a fire. Don't we fly balanced anymore?
Sideslip perhaps and that can be a benefit if it allows you to reach the ground quickly......but not too hard.
As for real shutdowns. Much has been written on this sfoohardy practice. And it is one of the most stupid unsafe procedures that modern aviaton and regulators allow.
Despite so much evidence as to the risks (yes do a risk managment exercise on it) it continues to be a "standard".
It's a little like smoking. We know it hurts us but ............."I like it and it feel good".
Not like sex. It IS good.