An R44 from the newest school in Bankstown was conducting CAs to Little Africa in Sydney on Sunday last when it suffered a tailboom strike almost severing the boom (a slice almost 50% through including the removal of the beacon) following a heavy landing. Onboard were a recently rated instructor and the owner.
After one pilot go out and inspected the damage, they decided to fly the aircraft back to Bankstown, about a 15 minute flight requiring flight over several built-up areas!
Damage to the aircraft is so great (twisted fire wall etc) that sources say the aircraft may be written off. Can anyone tell me what sort of clown would elect to fly this aircraft back to base with so much damage evident?
1. Two very lucky pilots!
2. Two very stupid pilots!
3. God knows how many very lucky people on the ground!
