Gents. I too rarely post here anymore but I find that, in this case, its either post or punch the computer screen. (so appologies to all if this comes across as "a little terse").
The biggest thing that you people are missing here is that it appears that this was NOT an attempt to land. This appears to be a tactical assault of the ship. Not going into specifics, but the profile (which is performed/practised over and over to every concieveable target) involves low level, close formation and great speed to arrive OVER the target with the most shock and least warning to the enemy at the target. Obviously something in this case went wrong. (It looks like Bingas was trying to go around to me but lets not speculate heh). This is a high risk, no sh_t game these blokes play and I'm sure that reading various drivel on this forum is sorely tempting them to write their own replies (well done for not biting guys).
These blokes do what they do because one day we might thank them for doing it. Their job is highly specialised, and the risks are managed as well as possible whilst still allowing the aim to be achieved. As was said after 96, if we want the blokes to be able to achieve this aim (special ops delivery), then we have to manage and accept the risk involved.
I for one thank the 171 guys and feel for what they are going through. Lets give them a break heh and stop applying our lack of experience of their ops to our speculation.