Originally Posted by
AirJing
And yes, if I did not like what I saw a few seconds before impact like people (although you would have a lot more than a few seconds to work out you were over a crowded beach), I'd be minded to try something different.
Reminds me somewhat of when I was doing my night rating. The instructor I was flying with told me - if you have an engine failure at night, aim for the blackest part of the countryside. A few seconds before impact, turn the landing lights on to see where you will likely land.
I asked him what I should do if I didn't like what I saw...... to which he coolly replied:
Turn the light off