snigs - hopefully this incident, in a roundabout sort of way may help with the single engine debate (go with me on this one honest!) Engine fails - pilot is conmmitted to finding landing site, no decisions on how far the other engine will drag them to a suitable crash site. No probs with assymetric situation either whilst finding a landing site. Check out the pics on
south bend tribune safe landing with only damage to wig tip where it struck a pole - also remember the PC-12 is designed to operate away from prepared strips anyhow. I believe Pilatus have data on forced landings due engine failure (single engine turbine) - none of which have been fatal compared to many twins losing it due to the assymetric probs before they even get chance to land the thing. Interesting debate!