From the previously quoted story:
He (Joyce) says that there were "three experienced captains" on board flight QF32. The operating captain has told Joyce that throughout the incident he remained "fully confident that there were no issues with the safety of the flight".
Well, that's great. Why was I pooing my pants after all?
Note to Mr Joyce: from a SLF's point of view, when I see:
- Exploding engine
- Flames out of said engine
- Bits falling off said engine
- Sundry parts impailed in wing
- Sundry parts of wing missing
- Dodgy engine control system on remaining engine on that side
- Trailing stream of fuel
- Overweight landing
- Suspect hydraulics
- Bursting tyres on landing
I think I'm entitled to feel a little doubt about my personal safety.
And don't tell me the PIC wasn't sweating bucket loads!
If it's so "safe" ... why don't you fly your A380s with only 3 engines all the time.
Reality Check Time Mr Joyce. Admit it. Fix it and move on.