Much as I hate to speculate about the manner of a fatal accident such as this I would just like to ask any driver of a large twin the following:
Catostrophic engine failure at take-off power + no rudder (according to above photo)= what?
I accept we don't know when the rudder separated but if it was while airborne ( engine debris? ) they would'nt have a prayer.
Incidently we can't see if there is damage to the other side of the H/Stabilizer.
R.I.P
[ 14 November 2001: Message edited by: westman ]