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Old 9th May 2001, 02:53
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Heliport
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Question Gazelle engine failure?

I asked on another thread .....
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">It's often said there's never been a Gazelle engine failure. Does anyone know if that's true?
(I've heard there was one possible, but unconfirmed and strongly suspected to be pilot error.)</font>
Thomas coupling replied .....
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Chris McBean on finals to Predannack airfield, Cornwall, 1991, I think.
A beautiful EOL into a sloping field with minor damage.
Thats cooking with...Gaz!</font>
Does anyone know of any other confirmed incidents?

Even if the claim is a myth, is the engine's excellent reputation justified?

[This message has been edited by Heliport (edited 08 May 2001).]