KaptKremin
Quote:
"Many variables, but on a complex twin jet its basically what you are trained to do.
If you have a (single) engine malfunction/failure (and depending on height/distance to RWY /weather etc) it is generally considered safer to Go Around and sort the problem out at a safe height and speed (probably in the Hold), do the correct engine drills, get the Emegency Services T'eed up, do your Performance Calculations, Brief the Cabin Crew and passengers - and then go in for a text book touchdown. No drama.
However, the real world doesn't always work that way, as was seen with BA038, and now this incident.
If they had no other choice the crew did a great job to pull this off without a catastrophe.
Well done lads."
Yes, a number of variables, but....
short final, multiple bird-strike, one engine out or just above idle, no idea of the conditions of the other engine...LAND!!
No looking for text book landings nor for passengers applause.
And I'll tell you what, engine drills made on the ground with the evacuation checklist.
And this is probably what the crew just did, and walked away...