I think we all agree EGPWS is a good tool, I dont think that is in question.
However, barring catastrophic failure of/to the airframe, I struggle to understand the decision making in going into a field with no published approach that is of use to a non-rnav/gps approach equipped plane, in bad weather and in mountainous terrain.
I think it is just too vague to use the, 'but what if...' scenario.
As I said above, barring catastrophic failure to the airframe, there should always be options available.
Does anyone know any new facts?