Helicopter Malfunctions

Loss of Tail Rotor - Causes, symptoms, and procedures for a helicopter lost tail rotor malfunction

Rotor Brake Pressure in Flight - Background, symptoms, and procedures for a rotor brake malfunction

Rotor Overspeed - Background, symptoms, and procedures for a rotor overspeed malfunction

SCAS Hardover - Causes, symptoms, and procedures when a SCAS hardover occurs

Tail Rotor Fixed Pitch - Causes, symptoms, and procedures when tail rotor feathering is fixed

Like all vehicles, helicopters sometimes malfunction. Pilots are trained to detect and react to malfunctions quickly to minimize the chance of damage or loss of life.