What the problem is here guys is you are reading the news article claiming he took off with a known faulty turbo charger and are believing it.
I'd eat my hat if any pilot was that stupid.
From the inside , I have heard that there was previous complaints from other pilots with the waste gate.
This was discussed with RK by the pilot concerned and the pilot was informed that if the unit failed, it would still fly and he would be able to land it safely.
Now who wouldn't have taken it at that level of experience?
Unfortunalty the unit failed on the takeoff roll and the end result is the video.
Yes the pilot didn't make very good decisions, but he probably got involved in risky shift and a willingness to please his new boss who is a known toe cutter.
Now can we get past this "took off" with a known failed turbo charger?
Alligator was the problem not the pilot.