Hmm, have you guys never heard of aircraft parts/systems malfunctions?
At least i have. Anything can happen out there you know that. The flight is not over until you are parked and shut down.
Regarding whos sitting in the front row, well no one wants to weer of the RWY or screw up if you say, does not matter witch nationality thats up front.
One has to assume that the two guys up front is checked out and ready for the job.
From the other side of the free world