We're going to lose one, one day - let;s NOT
Ladies and gents,
If you can't see that this was a near accident, then you shouldn't be posting here. The fact that all survived is great! What forces made that crew nearly kill themselves? If I said to you; "Fill that aircraft up with fuel, and run it into that hill!" you would quite rightly say "No Way!".
Yet, the same sentiment, re-phrased, in a different environment makes people (sane people) push the envelope. Some die, some don't. You have but one life. Don't lose it for anyone. Don't lose it for bean-counters. Don'e lose it for thong-footed bum-scratchers, don't lose it for fat useless executives who don't lead by example.
Just carry enough fuel! OK?
Ned