皇冠体育app

Rotorway Executive 162F, G-FLIT

Summary:

Whilst in the cruise, the helicopter suddenly yawed and the engine rpm increased rapidly. 皇冠体育app pilot closed the throttle and entered an autorotative descent. 皇冠体育app subsequent landing was achieved with only minor damage to the helicopter. It was found that the loss of drive to the main rotor system was caused by the fatigue failure of a drive shaft. 皇冠体育appre was a history of shaft failures on this helicopter type, mostly involving an earlier design; this aircraft was equipped with the latest design standard.

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