Earlier, Pace said:
We have a responsibility to those on the ground and if I knowingly killed a kid to save my own bacon that would be hard to chew!
I agree with this (and the other similar sentiments). I would risk myself over someone on the ground. But what if you had three passengers in the aircraft with you? You have a responsibility to those passengers too. Is it ever acceptable to put someone on the ground in jeopardy in order to minimise risk to your passengers? Or do you fully explain to your passengers the risks involved before they enter the aircraft, including that in the event of an emergency you would put them in jeopardy in order to avoid harm to someone on the ground?
Not trying to be controversial...just found this a thought provoking thread.