Methinks problem was quite the opposite: if I recall correctly, one of the engines was so overtemperatured that its hot section was partially melted.
NTSB knows more about it.
Regarding the Darwin awards: they are extremely sarcastic way of honouring the people who improve the mankind´s gene pool by removing their genetic material from it in a spectacular manner. While the manner in which this crew went to join their ancestors was very spectacular, capt (again, if I recall correctly) had two children
and so only earned mention and not the prize
If you haven`t learnt already, please take this accident as reminder that even when you´re flying alone, there are still lot of people who will be affected if something goes wrong.
And here´s another thread regarding Pinnacle acident.