Originally Posted by Pace
to advocate going around in this situation is complete madness and extremely bad airmanship on his part he was very very lucky to get away with it
Wholeheartedly agree, Pace.
Originally Posted by Pace
Far better to take his chance on a runway which is clear of obstacles than attempting to take to the air with a more than likely stall/spin or an under control crash into trees.
An sound argument that could be made prior to knowing the outcome.
Originally Posted by Pace
Far better to take his chance on a runway which is clear of obstacles than attempting to take to the air with a more than likely stall/spin or an under control crash into trees.
With the benefit of hindsight there is no argument for this being the case.
The rights and wrongs in aviation help keep it interesting. Irrespective of the stupidity of any action I find it difficult to say a different choice was the correct one where the outcome could not have been better than with the choice made.