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JBL99
14th Oct 2018, 16:38
Not sure what happened here:
https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=unJWn_1539348244
Canuck Guy
14th Oct 2018, 16:46
Big plume of smoke out of the exhaust at about the 25 second mark. Engine failure?
Big plume of smoke out of the exhaust at about the 25 second mark. Engine failure?
And the fact that it all stopped quickly when it ran into the ground I would say that is a fair assumption.
John R81
15th Oct 2018, 12:05
anyone hurt?
I think the camera operator may have "lensed" his finger.
JBL99
15th Oct 2018, 18:46
anyone hurt?
I believe everyone got out ok. Not sure of injuries.
212man
15th Oct 2018, 19:32
anyone hurt?
thank goodness it wasn’t twin engined! Imagine the mental trauma of just flying away safely.
JBL99
15th Oct 2018, 19:57
Seems there is a little more info here:
https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=kK8Wk_1539398220
krypton_john
15th Oct 2018, 20:07
Seems there is a little more info here:
https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=kK8Wk_1539398220
"Due to weather"? LOL. There was more info in the comments than the story.
And the subsequent yaw made sure the tail didnt hit the wires? Tidy!
JBL99
15th Oct 2018, 20:56
"Due to weather"? LOL. There was more info in the comments than the story.
Made me smile too! Clearly just a "weather" issue!
krypton_john
15th Oct 2018, 21:11
Made me smile too! Clearly just a "weather" issue!
Yep! As in "weather or not the engine was still burning the juice" !!!
gulliBell
15th Oct 2018, 21:44
I didn't know there were any helicopters in Bangladesh...I guess there's one less on the list now.
jellycopter
13th Nov 2018, 00:49
Excellent choice of take off path too. Open, flat, unrestricted space to the right but instead take off over the wires and buildings. Smart.
OnePerRev
13th Nov 2018, 02:04
And the fact that it all stopped quickly when it ran into the ground I would say that is a fair assumption.
Is there not a means for engine disengagement, free wheeling, clutch, etc.?
Assuming there is, then failed engine would not stop the rotor. What else could do that on this model?
Non-PC Plod
13th Nov 2018, 06:54
Is there not a means for engine disengagement, free wheeling, clutch, etc.?
Assuming there is, then failed engine would not stop the rotor. What else could do that on this model?
Er... an armful of collective?
Reely340
13th Nov 2018, 07:19
Excellent choice of take off path too. Open, flat, unrestricted space to the right but instead take off over the wires and buildings. Smart.My thoughts exactly. Furthermore the direction of wind that almost yanked the umbrella from the guy close by seems to be parallel to the high-tension lines.