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Sep 28, 2015 · Yes, it is possible to make an emergency landing in a helicopter should a tail rotor failure occur. The procedure is that same as that of a engine failure and it's called an autorotative landing. Essentially a powerless helicopter becomes an autogyro (gyrocopter) in flight and can be flown as such.
Feb 16, 2022 · Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) is an unstable dynamic phenomenon that affects single-rotor helicopters and frequently leads to accidents. LTE accidents recur with troubling...
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Sep 25, 2024 · A tail rotor malfunction, like a stuck pedal, means that while the tail rotor itself remains operational, the pilot loses the ability to control or change the tail rotor thrust. This usually occurs when mechanical controls fail, but the rotor continues to provide anti-torque.
May 31, 2022 · May 30—Emergency responders at the Mercy Flight crash that killed two pilots on April 26 in Elba have known that the Bell 429 helicopter landed in two pieces: the main body and the tail.
Loss of tail-rotor effectiveness (LTE)[1] occurs when the tail rotor of a helicopter is exposed to wind forces that prevent it from carrying out its function—that of cancelling the torque of the engine and transmission. Any low-airspeed high-power environment provides an opportunity for it to occur.
Nov 1, 2003 · Reports on a research study which examined the nature and extent of helicopter tail rotor failures, investigated the techniques and technologies that might be employed to reduce their occurrence and/or mitigate their consequences, reviewed the existing emergency procedures and handling advice, surveyed current pilot training practice and ...
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May 30, 2024 · LTE results in an uncontrollable yawing motion, which can lead to a loss of helicopter control and a possible LoC-I accident.
