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I also don't really believe an experienced pilot would not note an engine failure and let it get to stall, in a training exercise even less likely. I assume multiple bells and whistles would be sounding at various times, being a turbine powerplant. There was also at least one other aviation professional on board in the case of the engineer, who would have had some clue of what was going on had an engine stopped.
Partial engine failure (loss of significant torque) and the rejected takeoff at V1 remain the most common mismanaged events.
In the case of partial failure, disbelief and uncertainty still reigns supreme. the old tapping on the torque gauge still goes on. We are trained to fly on two engines or one engine, not one and a half engines. If there is any doubt, get rid of it.
The C441 (same engines) in Renmark stalled and crashed during a training exercise with 3 professionals on board just the same.