{"id":63753,"date":"2023-09-11T08:39:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T07:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=63753"},"modified":"2023-09-11T08:39:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T07:39:08","slug":"heres-how-a-helicopter-land-when-the-engine-breaks-down-to-avoid-crashing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/heres-how-a-helicopter-land-when-the-engine-breaks-down-to-avoid-crashing\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How a Helicopter Land When the Engine Breaks Down to Avoid Crashing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are videos of car crashes and even plane crashes<\/a>, and while those make sense, or at least can sometimes be prevented, that isn\u2019t quite what comes to mind when it\u2019s about helicopters crashing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, you probably haven\u2019t given helicopters much thought unless you see one in the news or flying overhead. But, if you\u2019ve ever wondered what happens when the propeller stops spinning mid-air, you might be surprised by the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Helicopter Engine Break Downs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you didn\u2019t know any better, you might believe the general stereotype that helicopters fall right out of the sky when the engine stops. Without the wings to support a smoother landing, it\u2019s easy to see why people would believe this, and there have been more than a few cartoons and shows that make it seem true. While it is a possibility, there is a lot more to the vehicle\u2019s aerodynamics and physics than it just falling right out of the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens When The Engine Fails?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So what does the pilot do when engines fail? There are only a few critical moments between the passengers on board and death. In fact, pilots actually practice emergency landings by doing emergency engine shut-off drills. With the engines turned off or failing, pilots must use a technique called autorotation to land the helicopter safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the first few seconds of the engines failing, the pilot must adjust the helicopter\u2019s position to avoid losing control altogether, which pretty much turns out like what you see in the movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Helicopter is Landed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Autorotation relies on airflow upwards through the helicopter\u2019s rotor as it begins to descend. The helicopter blade is disengaged from the engine at this time, making it possible for it to spin freely regardless of the lack of power input from the engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n