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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