New to this scene but not new to the game.
Whatever caused the descent into the water is irrelevant, isn't it? The problem arises when the apparently inexperienced pilot decides to lift off again. One thing you learn after having taught waterbird for 2 years, is that one NEVER lifts off (either from a dunking or a heavy landing) because as sure as eggs is eggs....that tail rotor shaft/tail cone/tail rotor is not going to do its job again....and with about 4 to 6 G being experienced in the cockpit it's surprising both pilots didn't contact a hard point in the cabin, pass out and drown...lesson learned.
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TC
[This message has been edited by Thomas coupling (edited 16 September 2000).]