Originally Posted by
Chris Scott
Quote from WingNut60:
On any given flight with these turbofans the first engine failure has proved to be, as argued then, an extremely low probability. Once it has taken place, the probability of a second failure is comparable: i.e., extremely low, in the 3 hours allowed. But it would almost certainly be catastrophic. Therefore, anything that can be done to mitigate that risk should be done.
Unless the failure is related. I bet the G-YMMM incident at Heathrow pop into their heads - engine roll back due to icing of the fuel heat exchangers. If its in your mind that the second might do the same, you might land rather sharpish.