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Old 30-11-2013, 10:54   #17
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Re: Police helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub roof

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy View Post
A reporter from one of the red tops was in a car park opposite and said that the rotors weren't turning as the chopper came down but the engine was running but sounding odd. His training in journalism would make him a credible witness.



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If true it points to a serious mechanical failure in the gearbox or rotor mechanism. A chopper can land safely even when the engine stops so long as it's high enough (>500 ft)
Autorotation? I was wondering about that. It looks like this all came upon the crew very suddenly.

Thinking and praying for everyone involved.
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