@edwin_mbosso It’s not just the weight. It’s speed and energy. If the helicopter was moving forward, the impact force is huge. And those rotor blades are spinning at crazy RPM — they can slice through branches and small trees instantly. Nothing mysterious about it, just physics.
It is absolutely reckless to attempt flight in IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions) when the helicopter is strictly certified for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) only. In case something goes wrong, you literally have seconds to save yourself. May they RIP.
@otherafrikan@ArapTilingi You’re spot on, bro. While the H125 is a beast for utility and high-altitude work, it is primarily a VFR (Visual Flight Rules) machine. You've to look out the window and see terrain, obstacles etc. ICM is fatal in an H125.
@ArapTilingi It was an emergency landing. Landing there wasn't a problem since he didn't have any other option. He needed to land fast. Taking off in those conditions was the problem.
@neneproper8@Adele_lide It happens really fast. Plus if you just, the plane might probably crash you. Most helicopters which strike trees during take off experience structural damage way before they hit the ground. It's not possible to wait Hadi ifike chini then you jump. Perhaps this one caught fire.
@AStadevant@Adele_lide Autorotation works — provided you’re outside the height–velocity avoid area and have somewhere to put it. Low-level departure in mist with trees around isn’t exactly textbook engine-out training conditions. In helicopters, rotor RPM (Nr) is life.