It's a bit contrived to discuss downwind approaches, isn't it? In practice you'd have a similar effect to a helicopter in front of the fixed wing during an into-wind approach - but that's not really the question asked.
Originally Posted by
Sir Niall Dementia
Culdrose, In the 1990’s C182 vs Sea King,
Minor point, but that sad occasion was St Mawgan rather than Culdrose.