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In a normal set of conditions, loss of an engine is a big deal, but doesn't have to be fatal if you can execute a proper autorotation to a reasonable landing zone. One rule is that it is almost always better to shoot a good auto to a bad spot than a bad auto to a good spot.

My guess is that it will end up being a more catastrophic failure than that. There are some failures that are very difficult to diagnose quickly enough to recover from. There are some failures that are unrecoverable.

I have a little over 5000 hours of flight time with 1000 in helicopters, but I haven't flown this Bell product or its sisters. I know some guys don't like the way the transmission works on the 4 bladed Hueys, but haven't heard anything negative about the 407.