Actually, VFR, I thought if was obvious what you described and I got it first time!
Originally Posted by
vfr440
OK, RVDT, I see your point .........
HOWEVER I requested and borrowed the graphics of the resultant damage (and still use them in initial HF courses to emphasise the importance of 2nd inspections). To correct my post, perhaps I should have stressed this was into a hover, and probably the machine was heavy. The resultant departure of the head was apparently 'unexpected' (!!) - but the damage was extreme, I promise you. But thank you for pointing out the lack of specifics in my post, safe flying - VFR
PS on a rethink, the reason it all went pear-shaped was simply because the Jesus nut was not fitted, RPM at 100%Nr, min-blade pitch angle and the split cones dropped out. Then in just one revolution the trunnion dropped putting o-my-God collective pitch to an energy charged M/R, Sorry forgetful - must be an ageing thing LOL