P Mitchell (of Topgun fame?),
You are showing some ignorance of 4 engined-high capacity operations. All of the issues that you raised re- 2 engined ops were considered by the crew, after consultation with the Flt Ops department on sat phone. Flying IS a commercial operation designed to make money, and commercial considerations MUST be taken into account.
I cannot for the life of me see the similarities between Tenerife. That was a case of an egotistical dutchman who could not be told; the BA 747 was a measured, calculated decision having regard for all the facts.
While I am not justifying the crew's actions (I think I probably would have landed early), your criticism, in my opinion, is unfounded. Get a copy of Flight Intl of 1-7 March and read the facts. You may then change your opinion.
Last edited by Capn Bloggs; 11th Mar 2005 at 23:23.