No, I wouldn't agree at all. Everything you mention also happens in the sim, and the engine noise can be increased or decreased at will to enhance realism (as the sim doesn't really simulate wind noise). You can even have real (banana oil) smoke as well if you want. The only thing the sim doesn't do very well is simulate sunshine getting in your eyes.
I think the point might be "why" communication was impossible with masks on in this incident- for example maybe it was because the mask mic was u/s or something. The point is that it could also be because the audio box wasn't selected to "mask". Without an explanation as to why comms wasn't possible, speculation is somewhat meaningless.