"Fortunately with his experience he was able to land safely before destroying the clubhouse. Or damaging the motor glider....
Shame his 'experience' didn't extend to err checking the fuel was on!
As regards to turning back or not post EFATO; in most powered aircraft wings level, into wind and fly it as far into the crash as possible. Sacrifice the airplane. If your straps are done up tight and you've time to knock the fuel and electrics off on the way down survival prospects are good - even into a tiny field or car park. Stall/spin into a field the size of LAX and you'll probably die.