Helijet S76 loses 2 tail rotor blades in lightning strike, and lands safely

[60FltMech]

Here’s what the H-60 paddle spar plug area looks like for anyone who’s interested:





And the outboard retention plate(pictured from underneath):


And in my last post I mentioned the zip ties, they are on both ends on UH-60, but they are also Prosealed on the side closest to the retention plate.

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