Variable load- I am not speculating on this incident- I can read 212mans response- ''minor loss of oil'' -the symptems present dictated 'land immediately'. When he is able to respond we will know more.
I agree with SAS and a bit with some of NL comments. If I was placed in the 'night , '60 knots' 'north sea' scenario I would not give a toss the FM said land /ditch immediately - I would descend to ultra low level and head for the nearest 'anything'. Only if some noise, further complication occured would I ditch.
( after discussion with my colleauge of course!)
Nearly forgot. The line between 'pilot saves the day ' and pilot 'disregards procedures' and f"""'s up is very fine indeed!!
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