Rotorway Executive 162F, G-FLIT, 26 August 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 August 2012
• Aircraft type: Rotorway Executive 162F
• Location: Near Haslemere, Surrey
• Registration: G-FLIT

Rotorway Executive 162F, G-FLIT

Summary:

Whilst in the cruise, the helicopter suddenly yawed and the engine rpm increased rapidly. The pilot closed the throttle and entered an autorotative descent. The subsequent landing was achieved with only minor damage to the helicopter. It was found that the loss of drive to the main rotor system was caused by the fatigue failure of a drive shaft. There was a history of shaft failures on this helicopter type, mostly involving an earlier design; this aircraft was equipped with the latest design standard.

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Published 10 December 2014