Originally Posted by
Kacee
Nor how turning the aircraft around somehow decreases the risk of detonation - wouldn't you expect the bomber to push the button once they're informed the plane is returning to EWR?
There is the (exceedingly small) possibility that ending the flight as soon as possible reduces the risk in case it was some timed device designed to detonate in the future. But even that should have them landing at the closest runway.