R44 Low RPM Accident, Mount Blanco, Texas | Helicopter Training Podcast Ep. 007
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This accident review goes beyond the probable cause to connect the facts with practical training and safety resources that can help prevent similar accidents. Using photos and video from the accident investigation, along with graphics and animations to help paint the picture, we take a deeper look at the issues and the lessons we can all learn from.Topics include:• Pilot and aircraft background• Weather and performance considerations• ADS-B flight track analysis• USHST helicopter accident statistics• Reference to Robinson Safety Notices • Distraction and pilot priorities• Energy management• Load factor and reduced lift• Use of aft cyclic with Low RPM • Practical lessons & take-aways Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast
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Timestamps: 00:00 START01:27 Introduction to the accident01:45 Pilot details02:41 Robinson Safety Notice SN-3403:44 Aircraft details04:45 Estimated gross weight and performance05:00 Weather details06:02 Purpose of flight06:39 USHST helicopter accident statistics06:54 Robinson Safety Notice SN-3407:53 Accident sequence08:39 ADS-B flight track09:30 NTSB Class 4 explanation09:50 Accident findings10:09 Probable cause10:39 Lessons learned11:02 Distraction11:27 Robinson Safety Notice SN-3411:50 Pilot priorities12:09 Energy management13:16 Load factor and reduced lift13:59 Exceeding engine power available14:40 Low rotor RPM15:05 Robinson Safety Notice SN-1015:30 The power of aft cyclic16:08 Low RPM with no aft cyclic16:40 How SN-10 matches the final seconds of the accident17:40 Summary and key takeaways17:53 OUTRO Show Links: NTSB Final Report CEN26LA168 - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-CEN26LA168 NTSB Investigation Classification - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-Classification USHST 2017 Accident Study - https://tinyurl.com/USHST-2013-Study R44 Low RPM Incident Video - https://youtu.be/fe2CN0SIwTk Dangerous Student Errors Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIljCuCGUKfDQyf2kaQuKFOoC Robinson Safety Notices & POH - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs Found On Preflight Safety Initiate - https://foundonpreflight.com/ Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco Recommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books Essential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount
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