the beacon went off due to the impact. (Where's Leadsled, this one actually worked!!!)
Folks,
All that proves is that 95+% failure rate is not 100%, and in this case, clearly, a hand held PLB would also have "worked".
The failure rates are what they are, and a matter of CASA record, but any of you that want to spend $$$$$$ on a fixed ELT, be my guest, but it is still a waste of $$$$$$, but to those of you whose prejudices are set solid, what's a fact or three between friends.
Tootle pip!!
PS: As a matter of interest, where was the aerial, did the cable survive, or was it the ELT built in aerial what was broadcasting a short range signal??