twodonkeys & Flyn'Dutch:
I don't know why I get myself into these no win discussions.
However the accident report was very long and indepth as to what the board could confirm. Also it is a very unusual accident in that it seems to be a one pilot decision making process, however we will never know.
When I give a pre take off brief I state.
" In the event of an engine problem below VR I will reject the take off. If we have an engine problem after lift off I will fly the airplane straight ahead. We will identify the problem. We will agree on a solution to the problem. We will solve the problem as agreed upon."
The briefing remains the same which ever pilot is pilot flying.
The safety factor with this briefing is we know in advance what we will do. " FLY THE AIRPLANE STRAIGHT AHEAD " until the problem is identified and solved.
Engine failure during the approach should not result in a loss of the airplane. Period.
Cat Driver: