Originally Posted by
JohnDixson
..In the case you cited, was any of the tail fin and cone structure separated, as has been reported in this case?
The top section of the vertical fin, the tail rotor and tail gearbox assembly and the associated drive shaft, control rods and cover fairings all separated from the aircraft in flight.
There were 13 POB so that is a lot of forward CofG with all those bits missing off the back end. As I mentioned, the aircraft was controllable and a successful landing on the water was carried out with no injuries to any passengers.