But 30 degree flap deployment is not what I would use for spin recovery.

Sounds more like a spin following an approach to landing.

Note that the report states that "the crankshaft flange that the propeller
assembly was attached to, was separated from the engine"

Perhaps the engine was running but not turning the prop.



"Gary Drescher" wrote in message
...
The preliminary NTSB report is online now.
http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?e...26X00678&key=1

There appears to be no indication of engine failure, fuel exhaustion,
fire, or control malfunction. The fuel controls (throttle idle and bent;
mixture rich; both tanks selected) are consistent with spin recovery
procedures. Weather was benign. The weights of the persons on board are
not mentioned.

--Gary