SAN MARCOS, TX, USA
N9061Z
ROBINSON R22
THE HELICOPTER WAS OBSERVED ROTATING IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE MOTION. A SMALL EXPLOSION WAS SEEN AT THE TAIL SECTION WITH PIECES FLYING OFF. THE OUTBOARD SECTIONS OF THE T/R BLADES WERE FOUND ABOUT 800 FT FROM THE MAIN WRECKAGE. EXAMINATION OF THE FRACTURES INDICATES A HIGHLY ABNORMAL STRESS CONDITION WAS PRODUCED IN THE T/R. THE AUSTIN FSS WAS REPORTING WIND GUSTS OF 27K.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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