Borg
If my memory is correct with regards to QF, landing at the nearest suitable airport was for 767/737.
Back then the four engine aircraft could continue with an engine shut down. Briefly the following points had to be considered before continuing:
1. What caused the engine to be shut down. (some causes are far less of a worry than others)
2. Enroute weather and weather at destination.
3. Availability and weather at enroute diversion airports.
4. Terrain enroute.
5. Fuel requirements.
6. The effect of another engine failure. (terrain, fuel etc).
I don't know if the above still applies but back then there were occasions where you could continue on, others where you could not.
I just read Capt Fathom's post below and it is pretty close to what I've said.
Last edited by RaTa; 11th Mar 2005 at 05:25.