Why is this topic in 'Spotters' and not 'Tech'?
I assume they shut down the damaged engine and were therefore on 1 engine. The QRH instructs/advices "land at nearest suitable airport." i.e. without delay. A B738 can land at any takeoff weight. The max landing weight is for planning purposes. Thus, it is a discussion point whether to land ASAP above max landing weight or to delay landing with only 1 engine available. It is only the instruments that tell you there is any apparent damage to the good engine. My idea is the good engine is to get you on the ground ASAP and not to allow you to burn off fuel to achieve what is a planning limit and not a structural one.
Comments?