Need a PoA Probable Cause- Helo Crash Pearl Harbor
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Velocity173
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We've already speculated on another thread. I believe it's either SWP or a high speed shaft failure. Just did the later in the sim a week ago and survived!
I also am inclined to agree with Art on the other thread in that they really didn't have much of a sink rate developed to be in SWP. Possibly the weight and a slight tailwind complicated matters and led to the SWP condition.
It's a B206 so it's not exactly over powered when it comes to these types of operations.
I also am inclined to agree with Art on the other thread in that they really didn't have much of a sink rate developed to be in SWP. Possibly the weight and a slight tailwind complicated matters and led to the SWP condition.
It's a B206 so it's not exactly over powered when it comes to these types of operations.
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Thank you. I just found it.
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When I replay the link and listen to the engine sound I'm thinking short-shaft failure now. That and insufficient speed/altitude for a good auto.
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Is that because it sounds like increasing RPM while the helo begins to drop?
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The steam from the hot turbine section in the water indicates a slight headwind, not a tailwind.
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Overweight and trying to hover out of ground effect?
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Sunspots.
Nauga,
from where a miss is as good as a mile
Nauga,
from where a miss is as good as a mile
wsuffa
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It fell from the sky into the water.
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And THEN it came from together...
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Either shaft failure or sprag clutch slippage.
denverpilot
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I sure hope the person with the camera put it down and RAN to help those folks. God I hate videos where they keep rolling and stand there like idiots.
Coloradokevin
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I was thinking the same thing... Stand there and watch them drown like an idiot.
Shaft failure sounds like a reasonable explanation based on what I could see and hear.
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There was another article with an interview with the person taking the video. He and others immediately jumped in to save those trapped under water.
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As I commented in the other thread, he ran out of airspeed, altitude, and options all at the same time. Tough spot to be in. It does appear that he made a conscious decision to impact in the water instead of dirt, probably saving lives - including, not so incidentally, his.
Added: I wonder if this will result in low altitude limits on the tour choppers.
Added: I wonder if this will result in low altitude limits on the tour choppers.
Coloradokevin
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Could this have been a settling with power issue?