Originally Posted by Blumie
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I imagine the odds of two engines failing on a modern jet is statistically zero (i.e., the odds are measurable, but are so small as to be meaningless).
The odds of them failing mechanically are extraordinarily low. There is one achilles heel, which is what happens if fuel is exhausted (which would basically never happen on takeoff, but still).
I remember when this happened, it's one of those great stories if you're an aviation fan:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...glider&spell=1