Incident Overview
During a helicopter flight, the engine's RPM dropped, prompting the pilot to immediately land on a road. After landing, the pilot performed a power check by bringing the helicopter to a hover and moving it approximately 30 feet three times. The power appeared normal, so the pilot elected to take off again.
Power Loss During Approach
During the subsequent approach, while the helicopter was at approximately 25 feet above ground level (AGL), the pilot attempted to pull the collective control. At that moment, the pilot received an indication of no power. In response, the pilot partially lowered the collective and attempted an emergency landing.
Actions Taken
The pilot's initial response to the RPM drop was an immediate landing on a road. Following the power check and a seemingly normal indication, the takeoff proceeded without incident until the final approach. The exact details of the emergency landing and the final outcome are not specified in the source material.
Key Details
- The helicopter experienced an engine RPM decrease in flight.
- A precautionary landing was made on a road.
- A hover power check was performed, appearing normal.
- A second takeoff was conducted.
- During the next approach at 25 feet AGL, collective input resulted in a no-power indication.
- The pilot partially lowered the collective and initiated an emergency landing.
No information is available regarding the helicopter type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or damage.