Sounds like they tried a GA but were prevented by failure of the other engine. So a forced landing was req'd and performed quite well. Hats off to the crew.
I would just like to chuck in my tuppence worth though. It seems to me that a GA is the item of first resort to many crews these days. "If in doubt- GO AROUND!" is drummed into us as if executing a GA is going to cure all ills!
At 200' (and if I had the rwy in sight) I'd be having the AP off and thinking hard about if I could land the sucker. I'd try a GA if I thought I was going to crash.
Looks like these guys went for the GA straightaway only to find that- surprise! the birds were in the other engine too!
If they could see the runway- and I don't know if they could or not- why not land? Single eng GA after multiple birdstrike could be quite a risky option.
Glad it turned out well anyway and like all accidents we all learn another lesson here.
For nearly everything that 'happens' in the sim, a GA is the answer.
But in the real world?
