Could this have been another survivable
already discussed
if it wasn't for the Robbie fire ball?
Cannot at all abide with this comment for the R22. In casting my mind back I can think of one where it is still being debated, another where it definitely was a forward flex plate failure and ignited before touchdown. I cannot recall any where an R22 aircraft has arrived still with blades in such condition. In fact their fuel tank integrity in a write off is usually very high, fuel leakage occurring from broken carburetor and or the line from the airframe filter onwards only.
Investigators should get to the cause within minutes.
most definitely..