SOPs
As long retired ancient aviator, I wonder if the proliferation of SOPs is related to the often relatively low experience of many of the crew? To overcome this, there have to be detailed instructions to act as a guide.
For many years I would conclude my T/O briefing with "and what have we forgotten today, gentlemen?" Seemed to work OK!
And of course the captain should have been punished for not returning to the ramp to have the aircraft checked whatever the reason for the excursion.
And commonsense should override SOPs at all times.