Flying Inverted,
You have not helped with the facts, your facts regarding the choice of landing place are completely wrong.
The aircraft DID land on the grass strip, that was one of the reasons it didn't land at Wellington
The aircraft most definitely did not land on the grass, it landed on the tarmac.
From what I have heard your information regarding the cause is close to the truth. I'm sure if you check with your source of that information they will confirm my statement regarding the aircraft landing on the tarmac.
If readers read the other thread on this in D & G you will find that the landing was done in accordance with Raytheons recommended procedures.