
Pilots of Robinson R44s should land as soon as possible if they sense unusual vibrations through the tail rotor pedals, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says.
The warning follows the July 4 crash of an R44 in Broome, Western Australia.
by Linda Werfelman | July 29, 2020
Pilots of Robinson R44s should land as soon as possible if they sense unusual vibrations through the tail rotor pedals, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says.
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