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JBL99

14th Oct 2018 16:38

Bangladesh Crash

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?

RVDT	14th Oct 2018 18:29

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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.

AnFI	15th Oct 2018 10:31

anyone hurt?

John R81

15th Oct 2018 12:05

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Originally Posted by AnFI (Post 10283596)

anyone hurt?

I think the camera operator may have "lensed" his finger.

JBL99

15th Oct 2018 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnFI (Post 10283596)

anyone hurt?

I believe everyone got out ok. Not sure of injuries.

212man

15th Oct 2018 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnFI (Post 10283596)

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBL99 (Post 10284009)

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.

RVDT	15th Oct 2018 20:24

And the subsequent yaw made sure the tail didnt hit the wires? Tidy!

JBL99

15th Oct 2018 20:56

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Originally Posted by krypton_john (Post 10284017)

"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

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Originally Posted by JBL99 (Post 10284058)

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVDT (Post 10282961)

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnePerRev (Post 10309549)

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

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Originally Posted by jellycopter (Post 10309527)

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.

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