Originally Posted by nhs
Training & Value
FOK
As SLF I think think this is not pilot error.
However it does show that good training & good skills from flight crew can save a situation which might have led to ++ fatalities. Nothing prepares for all eventualities but learnt skills go a long way to helping.
Actually according to some "not-easy-to-dismiss" sources, had the autopilot been disconnected immediately, and the A/C flown in "longest glide" mode, it would have (barely) made to the runway, and landed almost normally.
If you're curious, read the thread with a title like "BA038 pilots given a medal" or something like that.
Another thing that can surprise you, is that there is no training for "dead stick" landings (dual engine failure), in any airline of the world.
All in all, the positive outcome of this incident is due to sheer luck. Sorry if this lessens your trust in the safeness of flying.