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Old 31st Aug 2016, 16:08
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Great. Now at least we have ACTUAL examples we can debate.
How about a yaw caused by a tyre burst at high speed. You will be lucky to make a safe stop with less than all tyres working. How about flying through a large flock of birds causing multiple loud bangs which a less experienced crewmember might react badly to.
So, a yaw caused by a burst tyre, is a fair case in point. I agree that a stop call may not be appropriate. I can also see that it might be easy to confuse a bang and swing from a tyre burst, with a bang and swing from a failed engine. One we would continue from, one we would stop! Easy to make the wrong call!

So here's the million dollar question: Who is best placed to determine the CAUSE of your 'bang and swing'?

A) The guy at the controls, attempting to correct the swing by looking out?

B) The PM who has been monitoring the engine instruments as you hurtle down the runway?

C) The captain, regardless of whether he is A) or B)?

I presume, regardless of opinions, EVERYONE accepts that B) is able to make the fastest decision?

For the avoidance of doubt, in most airlines B) would be the captain on only 50% of occasions?
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