One further point before all become weepy-eyed about the capability of the S61; if 'Navy Torque' was flying it and his account is accurate (as I assume he was and it is), an engine failure at 70kts (very close to Vy) and just about 500ft is as benign as it can get.
Without discounting the trauma of any engine failure; there should have been very little droop and, providing the topping was correct (which it seldom is), the power should have settled with little speed adjustment and there should have been 150ft/min climb performance at the intercontingency power.
An engine failure at below 35kts and closer to the rig might have yielded a different outcome.
Regardless, the crew are to be congratulated on performing the drills as required and recovering the aircraft in one piece to Humberside.
Jim
Last edited by JimL; 16th October 2008 at 16:48.