Interesting thread,
I can tell you this, if an airline pilot, bypassed suitable alternates and crossed the pond, after shutting down an engine (either a 2, 3, 4, engine aiplane), the pilot would likely get a visit from the FAA.
My understanding is when this sort of thing has happened in the U.S., in the past, the carriers crew got some (unpaid) time off.
I believe all loss of engines are required to be reported to the FAA.
Did these guys fill out an ASAP (NASA) report?
Thanks.
Last edited by gator10; 27th Feb 2005 at 03:58.