Mick you're probably right, I forgot about the windmilling factor.
As for the choice of diversion aerodrome I realize that closest isn't always the best but I find it strange that marine rescue all along the WA coast were put on standby in case of a ditching. If they thought their situation was that dire then I would have thought that landing sooner rather than later would be warranted.
I stand by my criticism of the crew announcements. The captain should have been more reassuring to the passengers.
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