Originally Posted by
hans brinker
I am certainly no expert, but on the recovery video for the prop it looks like only the bottom blade is bent, and the top blade undamaged.
indeed and it would indicate the engine was stopped, could be by itself if it broke down but also if she followed the emergency procedures i.e. cut the fuel and ignition before putting it down ,
FAA on-line pilot registry shows the accident pilot was issued private pilot airplane single engine land based on a foreign (Italy) license. Date of issue October 17, 2022.
So she did not "learn to fly "in the US and she could have much more experience that we discuss here then, A good reminder that we should always be careful in passing definite judgements based on newspaper reports...