The facts are that sometimes malfunctions do happen, and sometimes we ( bow hunters ) do make bad shots. When they both happen at the same time it is disasterous. No one wants to wound an animal. And wheather it is because of equipment malfunction or poor shot placement is irrevelant. We still don't want that to happen. But we can " fix " one aspect of it. If a mechanical can once in a blue moon fail, then switching to a fixed blade can correct that. If someone does not have faith in a mechanical broadhead, then it would be best for that person to switch to a fixed blade. Then if it happens again, we would know that it is the fault of the hunter, not the equipment. I was not there to see the shot, so I cannot say it was the fault of the hunter instead of the broadhead, but if it is as you say, then go back to fixed, and eliminate that possibility. I do not shoot mechanicals, simply for that reason. Not that one would fail to open, but if I shoot a fixed blade, then I know that will never happen.

Good hunting and God Bless.