js0987 The supposition that the transmission seized up in flight is a logical conclusion kicked around on this board given the known loss of oil pressure and the impact evidence. But did it?...
No, according to the TSB in response to that very question raised at the final news conference held in NL this week...the impact evidence itself reveals that the
rotors were turning at impact.
Most of that news conference can be heard via podcast here
TSB News Conference March 26 via CBC Podcast (from
CBC NL website)