Originally Posted by
.Scott
But at that point, he still had a problem: he didn't not know what clearance the other traffic on "28R" (ie, Charlie) had received or would soon receive.
I'm pretty sure that was not one of his problems while initiating the go-around. They were all on the ground and none of them was pointing West.
However they were all too close for comfort...
So his close approach to the runway was likely intentional - for the purpose of keeping his avoidance options open and to see and be seen.
Seriously? Give the man some credit!