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The only idiotic thing would be to sit and wait when you have a clear view and can see it is safe.
Pilots may not be fully aware of what is going on behind them. I would say that is fairly certain in the Asiana crash.
The cabin crew may be in a state of shock, or physically unable to do what they are trained to - injured in some way perhaps or missing as once again in the Asiana crash.
Why wait when you can see it is safe? Why not use your own initiative? Remember the man I mentioned was a long time airline employee who was familiar with the aircraft and the emergency exits; and in the particular case the airport.
He made a judgement call based on his knowledge and it was correct.
Last edited by gcal; 24th Jul 2013 at 05:45.