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but the engine was not shock loaded.QUOTE]
How could you be sure?
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It's true that with nearly all shock load inspections, no damage is found.
The problem is that one cannot detect subsurface cracks with the dye penetration methods used.
Going by the findings of one of the best Engine re-builders in the Country: (Eisenberg)
As the pilot cut the engine at 50 ft before landing the engine was delivering no power and the blades were windmilling and slowing down.
Agree sub surface cracks not detectable but less likely than if engine was going at full power and suddenly stopped by obstacle.