Autorotation Question - Video

[sycamore]

Here`s one I had following an engine surge and shutdown,N of Kuching(Borneo) in`65 en-route to HMS Bulwark,with some pilots to assist in a major troop transfer.Across the estuary going N,where the tail is pointing,about 1,2 miles,we turned towards this beach,as the other side was water /mangroves,and flew at about 80kts at 170=180 RRPM,(Range spd/Rpm),,and managed a hooly great steep turn and flare to recover.Unfortunately the sand was soft,nosewheels dug in,blade slapped the sand,then wiped the tail off...My pax were picked up by a WX and disappeared; I had to wait,chatting to the locals...

The aircraft was later lifted out by Belvedere,and fixed in about a couple of months..This was about 10 days after I`d had a tail-rotor and gearbox depart,and another F/LDG...

[Airmotive]

NTSB prelim is out.

Engine is fine. Fractured drive shaft.

[albatross]

Originally Posted by Airmotive

NTSB prelim is out.

Engine is fine. Fractured drive shaft.

That would explain that big Bang.

[B2N2]

Originally Posted by Airmotive

NTSB prelim is out.

Engine is fine. Fractured drive shaft.

Well that sucks beaucoup donkey

(Not a helo driver)

I think he did an outstanding job.
From a fixed wing only pilot so take it for what it’s worth.