DC8,
I intended my comments to be taken separately with the go-around as supporting comment.
sispanys ria,
You do not post your background in order for we experienced heavy jet pilots to accord appropriate weight to your comments. Please re-read what has been said about landing flap.
The accident took place eight months ago and here we are, in the cold light of day, following a good night's sleep, still discussing the actions of the flight crew who, following a long flight, had seconds to consider ways of ameliorating a very confusing situation. The aircraft landed within the airfield perimeter; no one was killed; rejoice!