Has anybody survived mast bumping?
I know of two cases in NZ. In both cases the mast was bumped but not detached completely. I think there may be a Vector (local CAA magazine) article on the second instance which happened last year - will see if i can find and post it. Both mishaps were in R22's. I saw the machine after the second incident and it gave me shivers. Both blades were almost touching the ground as the droop stops were mangled. One blade also creased. Luckily the pilot went with the roll and actually fully barrel rolled the 22 at about 3-400' AGL from memory before getting it under control and landing. Very lucky to be alive, and the only guy I know of to do inverted aeros in a robbie!