ShyTorque
The aim is to make the best of a bad job and get back to the airfield because there's nowhere else to go.
Out of interest, did you ever fly in Malta?
The terrain is challenging to say the least, rocky, gullies, hills, no fields as such.
SOP for the Bulldogs of the AFM (Armed Forces of Malta) is to try and ditch in the event of engine failure over the islands.
I think a turnback to Luqa/downwind touchdown would be definitely worth considering, as the grassed areas around the runway or even a taxiway would increase the survival potential enormously compared to landing off airfield.
In that circumstance, a strong headwind would help to position the aircaft back over the field.