Do you know what "Segment One" is ?.
Reference CAO 20.7.1B section 7.1
7.1 In the take-off configuration assuming failure of the critical engine so that it is
recognised at V
1, an aeroplane must be able to climb without ground effect at
the speed established as the speed at which the aeroplane becomes airborne and
in this configuration, without landing gear retraction, achieve a gross gradient
of climb which is positive for two-engined aeroplanes.
Note: I am not buying into discussion of this horrible event, thought FGD was mistakenly suprised by what he/she was told/overheard, wanted to share an objective explaination.