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homonculus 6th Apr 2013 17:30

I would prefer to wait for the initial accident report.

Fire did not cause this accident, nor it appears did fire cause the occupants' demise. Bladder tanks would have made no difference as the occupants were removed we are told before fire consumed the aircraft. There have been examples of other types burning out, in particular 350s.

fly911 6th Apr 2013 17:33

Very sad. Condolences to all family and friends.

Vertical Freedom 7th Apr 2013 11:14

RIP :( gut wrenching to hear, condolences to surviving Loved Ones

HeliKiwi500 8th Apr 2013 17:30

Witnesses point to mechanical problem before helicopter crash - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

anti-talk 8th Apr 2013 18:36

The Tail boom was severed, right by the strobe light , so the machine lost the last 2 - 3 feet of the tail boom, both stabilisers , gear box and tail rotor system.
It looked like a tail boom chop from a hard landing but appeared to happen in flight.
If a main Rotor pitch link failed (query track and balance) do you think a tail chop would then follow?? Just throwing it out there??
Also not sure if T & B kit was on the tail, the cable from that could also cause a similar outcome if it came loose.
Again just pure speculation!

FSXPilot 8th Apr 2013 21:24

Why would you have T & B kit on the tail for a flight. You always balance the TR on the ground.


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