BK117 NZ Wind damage

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Auckland rescue helicopter damaged in strong wind (https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/10/03/auckland-rescue-helicopter-damaged-in-strong-wind/)

There is actually a soft patch in the fin for this reason. Not the first or last time.

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Do the C2's also have this?

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One technique in strong winds is to shut down with the wind on the retreating side so any unexpected gust-induced flapback will not end up with the blade low at the tail.