But you can't beat the logic of "Hey, there's a crashed aeroplane down there. Let's land on top of it and it's trail of burning wreckage as that's bound to be the safest place to be." Astounding deduction Holmes.
As for the manic grin from the approach director when he says "I think they've worked it out for themsleves.....listen". I still think Maclaine shot the wrong guy. Talk about criminally insane.
Love the 'emergency' door at the overwing exit on the 747 too. Swings open and shut like a normal door and fitted with a regular handle. Hilarious stuff. Dontcha just love Holywood.