I am curious to se the ATSB report when it finally comes out.
I am a ME trainer and want to see if it was an incorrect operational decision or a cascading failure that backed someone into an inescapable corner.
The PA31 is not the best performer on 1 engine but it isn't the worst but it is probably the the most critical in its class to CORRECT handling to have a successful outcome. ie speed, bank, yaw angle, cowl flaps, density, turbulence/control input rates etc.
It amazes me that every time a PA31 has an engine problem that the VHMZK too lean statement comes out from an ignorant industry and regulator. Do some research and educate yourselves. THE POH was written mostly by the marketing and sales department not the test pilots or engineers.