Pace, I agree with what you say, there is no justification before the event, however....
We know he was lucky, that he could not have had a better outcome re lack of injury, however we don't know what would have happened had he not taken off again. Therefore there is no argument to support it being the wrong decision in this specific case. Since the outcome could not have been better there is compelling evidence it was the right decision, even if a one of.
Now if you listen to his comments it opens up a different argument.
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At 85 I very much think his flying days are over.