If I had an engine failure in anything I'd want it to be in a van
or maybe a twin
Well done to the guy. I'll bet the pax were happy they had those bags on their backs.
There seemed to be a bunch of vans having engine failures around the world. For a while a year or two ago they always seemed to be in the accident reports of Australian Aviation. I know of 3 PT6 failures in King Airs and Vans. No of them happened to me thankfully but one of them was particularly concerning as the casing didn't contain the blades as they parted company from the turbine wheel.
It's good to hear that everyone was fine.