Enstrom 280FX Shark, G-OJMF, 8 February 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 February 2012
• Aircraft type: Enstrom 280FX Shark
• Location: Manchester Barton Airport
• Registration: G-OJMF

Enstrom 280FX Shark, G-OJMF

Summary:

The pilot experienced a lack of tail rotor authority and elected to do a run-on landing at Manchester Barton. The helicopter veered after landing and the tail rotor struck the ground. The lack of tail rotor control was due to the separation of the flange on the tail rotor pitch change bearing.

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Published 10 December 2014