Mark_ Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/...helitanker.html Look at the guy in the second picture running for dear life. Glad the pilots weren't hurt. Uncommanded takeoff...WTF? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Continuous Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Amazing photos! Glad nobody was hurt. The potential certainly was there. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 This one was exhaustively discussed on PPRuNe months ago. Search "Santa Barbara Skycrane crash' on PPRuNe for the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transientorque2 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I think that the pilot must have been right handed while the co-pilot was left handed or one of the pilots must have thought that the other was putting in a little too much left cyclic and decided to help along and correct the left input just a tat too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transquebecniece Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I did the same thing, John. Eeeccckkk! *Pinch for you, Mark!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_ Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Sorry John and TQBNC...I should have been more precise in the title. No harm intended. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412driver Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 as soon as i saw this, i turned around and asked H56 if he was ok he looked up and asked: "why, what'd I do?" i think they suspected a hard over with the AFCS at just the wrong time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas producer Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Want to buy the wreck? http://www.aigaviation.com/salvage/N44094/SalvageN44094.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmix Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Want to buy the wreck? http://www.aigaviation.com/salvage/N44094/SalvageN44094.aspx Wow....They dont hang around over there when it comes to selling damaged a/c............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Never any substitute for poor maintenance practices! NTSB Identification: LAX07LA210 14 CFR Part 133: Rotorcraft Ext. Load Accident occurred Sunday, July 08, 2007 in Los Olivos, CA Aircraft: Aviation International Rotors CH-54A, registration: N44094 Injuries: 2 Minor. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. On July 8, 2007, about 1608 Pacific daylight time, an Aviation International Rotors CH-54A, N44094, experienced a mechanical malfunction and rolled over during takeoff from a helibase about 4 miles north of Los Olivos, California. The helicopter was operated by Heavy Lift Helicopters, Inc., Apple Valley, California, under a "call when needed" contract for the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The purpose of the flight was to support CAL FIRE's wildland fire suppression activities of dispersing retardant on a fire in Santa Barbara County. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a company flight plan had been filed. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The airline transport certificated pilot and the commercial certificated copilot sustained minor injuries. The flight was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 133, and it was originating at the time of the accident. Witnesses reported that while the helicopter was on the ground at the southeast corner of the Figueroa Helibase on spot number 2, and at operating power, the helicopter began an uncommanded slow rollover to the right. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) coordinator examined the helicopter at the accident site. The FAA coordinator reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that components, which secure one of the three main rotor blade pitch change servo units to the helicopter, were found about 6 feet away from the main wreckage. The components consisted of a nut, bolt, pin, and plate. This assembly secures one of the servo units to the helicopter transmission on one end and the helicopter swash plate on the other end. The FAA coordinator additionally reported that the integrity of this assembly is critical to flight safety, and separation of the servo unit will result in loss of main rotor blade pitch control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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