Seriously. What's the Deal with all the Helo incidents in Australia lately?

[DS_HMMR]

http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/Attempt-to-close-open-door-led-to-fatal-R44-crash#.UYQP1ZWhD8s

 

 

[rotornut67]

I don't understand it. I have a door pop open on 3 occasions. I will admit it is a bit of a distraction to say the least but first and foremost you have still got to FLY THE AIRCRAFT!!! Then set it down and close the door!

[lelebebbel]

If the full version of this video ever gets released to the public, I highly recommend NOT watching it, it is not pretty at all.

[Helipilot PTK]

If the full version of this video ever gets released to the public, I highly recommend NOT watching it, it is not pretty at all.

Do you work with the FAA?

[Goldy]

Doesn't look like it ends pretty. I pop the door open every day on approach to the cart so I can see the damn thing under me. Can't imagine that was the only distraction.

 

(added later) After reading the ATSB report it appears the door started the chain, the attempt to switch hands and fly the cyclic with the left hand caused a tail strike and it went downhill from there resulting in two deaths.

Edited May 6, 2013 by Goldy

[eagle5]

I'm sure this will be a surprise to all you Robbie Rangers out there. There's a new Robinson Safety Notice now, #41 Pilot Distractions,...the last paragraph is about the doors! f**k'n aye, right?