Followup for those that operate the type. My good friend just retired from the PD, so I'm not going to be getting the inside scoop as much. I did ask about the final outcome. Seems the maintenance guys did find a mechanical problem with the governor. After a trip to the rebuild shop, the aircraft has not had another burp.
Several weeks ago, K and B got commendations for not breaking anything in the forced landing. B reckoned his commendation was actually for not $hitting his pants on the way down.