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Forum: Rotorheads

8th Feb 2013, 00:43

Replies: 33

R44 Loses tail rotor.

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Posted By HeloDrvr

FAA Preliminary Report out

The Feds say "shortly after liftoff," which i believe means while hovering (as opposed to shortly after departing).

Not sure how to post a link, so apologies for the need to cut & paste, if...

Forum: Rotorheads

7th Feb 2013, 23:37

Replies: 33

R44 Loses tail rotor.

Views: 15,800

Posted By HeloDrvr

"Hmm.. I think if it happened at hover we would...

"Hmm.. I think if it happened at hover we would see debris of it nearby and a pretty damaged tail fin."

Well, that photo is not of high enough resolution to zoom in and determine any damage (of...

Forum: Rotorheads

7th Feb 2013, 22:46

Replies: 33

R44 Loses tail rotor.

Views: 15,800

Posted By HeloDrvr

Hmmm...

Sure looks like the incident occurred in a hover. I not sure if that is implied when the owner describes the pilot as having "manuevered it to the ground."

Looking at the arc shaped scrapes on...

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