My first post said lucky it was not north sea , night, 60 knots,
After 212mans response (and again well done 212 man ) it is clear it was lucky it was not in that scenario. SAS and NL jumped on the bandwagon saying Rfm was there to be interpreted not slavishly followed. I suggested the line line between doing what the rule book says and using your own judgement is very fine. Ask any passing lawyer.