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Old 19th August 2017 | 08:48
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Fareastdriver
 
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Tail Rotor drive failure?

There are multiple impact marks from the main rotor under drive but the tail rotor scrape is only 1/4 rev.

There is, however, the possibility that the main rotor held the fuselage off the ground as it rapidly reduced in size. Something I know from personal experience.
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