Titan: You are correct with regards to the grey area from rotation till the aircraft is in the specified configuration. A point that most will never experience an engine failure (genuine) anyway. Bad spot to find out the Aux's are selected though.
I was not specifically commenting on this accident rather replying to kulwins generalised comment that a twin at MTOW wont perform.
So many young guys and gals flog around in twins these days with not the slightest respect for the regs which are put there to protect them.
Just to be clear: This comment is not directed at the current thread topic or pilot involved.