true, but given...
failure at 5 knts above blue line in a p68, pa31 and pa60, I think that you would have more time to react in either of the first 2, the aerostar as an aircraft is fast, a delight to fly and is comfortable, but one that you must treat with respect. Largely due to the lack of wings.
Don't know about the 402, 421 etc but you need to be flying regularly and/or have regular recurrent training in the aerostar due to the systems operation, everything is either hydraulic or electric.
As for simulated failures, it is quite nice in that the rudder is very effective and you can still maintain 140-150 knots with the inoperative engine set to 0 thrust.
Also my condolences to the families of those on board.