Goes to show why recordings, be it video, audio (CVR) or ectm/FDR, can be truly invaluable to accident/incident investigation...
{Comment: Which again makes a mockery of the non-retrieval of VH-NGA's CVR/FDR..
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The following is a link for the NTSB prelim report for this accident:
WPR14FA068
Having had personal experience with suffering a catastrophic engine failure overwater in a PT6 driven Van*, this part of the text from the prelim report brings back vivid memories..
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The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff, a loud bang was heard and there was a total loss of power.
Will be interesting to see if operating in a high saline environment was contributory to the catastrophic engine failure??
*{Note: Fortunately our engine failure occurred in the climb at about 5,500 ft which allowed us to be able to glide and safely land on a beach. Consequently the beach was re-named Caravan park beach or the van park..
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