Originally Posted by
skadi
Look at 0:44, you can easily see the rotating end of the interrupted driveshaft. I am still convinced that the taildrive was interrupted when hitting the deck, not before !
skadi
Finally got to see it on a proper screen! Yes, it would appear so - presumably a main blade strike on deck impact. I also now see the HLO ducking after trying to warn the crew.
Ref Brent spar - there were 7 survivors (all pax) and 6 fatalities. A very good example of how lucky this aircraft's occupants were though, and the pictures seem to indicate it would have been a much bigger fall.