Originally Posted by sober lark
complex interaction of pilot and technology indicated a landing in Dubai which the A380 didn't achieve.
Which is why they flew instead to Kuwait, with enough notice for the company to postion another 380 there from Dubai, with a fresh crew so as to keep the operation running as best as possible.
Indeed safety is paramount and is how I fly my aeroplane. At the same time, as captains, we are also responsible for running an efficient and smooth operation... Taking all factors into account naturally!
Originally Posted by sober lark
We can look to frequency and severity data to judge risk but in most cases it is only after an accident when exhaustive investigation into casual factors, failures of compliance, proficiency and decision making processes results in remedial action.
Sounds like a Humphrey Appleby statement
And again, it was a single engine failure. Everything else was working. No accident; which nullifies your above quote in this case!