You're right, that is what we are conditioned to do. And two things got my attention.

1. This was quoted from the NTSB~ The plane was traveling at least 92 mph, its minimum takeoff speed, when the crew thought the tire burst, Hersman said. ??? (Past 80 kts? Early recognition? Is this just a guess?)

2. When the tire(s) blew, maybe there was "loss of directional control"....

In any case, sad story indeed...RIP.