(I am a B737 pilot)
NO SIM training would have prepared this crew for what they were up against.
The SOP allows for the CPT to decide whether he wants to continue or to GoAround in the event of an engine failure/sever damage/stall/surge on Final Approach... (as long as he's not IMC below 1000ft AAL)
It was the CPT's prerogative to go-around If he decided to do so.
Further damage due bird ingestion could not have been predicted.
(Maybe even avoided by this decision, who can ever tell ?? )
One thing is SURE : Abandoning a GoAround is NEVER trained in the SIM !
And prompt and heroic split-second decision making and flying skills MAY have saved 166 lives that morning...
I hope this crew gets the appreciation they deserve.
Maybe RYR will not put up a show as BA did, but in my opinion they SHOULD !
Well done guys !
