Loss of Tail-rotor Effectiveness: An Everyday Danger

Credit: Jaco Wolmarans
The flight was to be a simple aerial photography mission over a large expansion construction project at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). The Bell 206B maneuvered over the work area at about 400 ft. AGL. However, soon after slowing to a hover, the helicopter did a rapid 180-deg...

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