Originally Posted by
gulliBell
It seems it came as a surprise to them when they hit the water. Fortunately it floated for a period which assisted their extraction from the cabin. So that probably discounts a mechanical problem with the helicopter.
Does the BK have immersion switches for automatically popping the floats on water contact?
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12224813
You seem to be stirring the pot.
You know the answers to all your questions I suspect....
As usual the industry is quick to stick the knife in.
Glad they are all safe at home to tell the story. They are still building Helicopters!