t I can't get around in my head is that for any professionally trained AS350 pilot, who has flown the type for a while,done basic training and check rides,the locking of the collective and adding friction is almost reflex. I can't believe this poor soul,did not do that.
If pilot was seated on the left, as is the case with some of the company's craft, is it feasible for him to have fouled the collective on exit?
Is this a more likely cause than not correctly setting the collective?
Mickjoebill