ryoder 1,590 #1 January 2, 2013 http://gizmodo.com/5972387/helicopter-crashes-right-on-the-beach I'm guessing he was in auto-rotation by how quiet it is."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 January 2, 2013 Quotehttp://gizmodo.com/5972387/helicopter-crashes-right-on-the-beach I'm guessing he was in auto-rotation by how quiet it is. I dont think he could have hovered like he did a few seconds before crashing if he was auto-rotating...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htrammel 0 #3 January 3, 2013 Looks like vortex ring state aka settling with power. Happens fast and low. The recovery procedure is very counter-intuitive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
