And a couple of open questions:
- What about awaiting the investigation report and then see what really happened (hopefully maybe...)?
- Was ALL the THRUST lost (difficult to believe)?
- Considering the height and speed reached, was there no way for an early return to the departure field?
- Other options available?
- Prime and never to be answered, was there any way to maneuver and avoid the flock in the first place (great pity, for there would be no hero in this scenario...)
I think your first question answered the remaining ones...