Ditching/Crash Landings

Question 1

What are the main steps taught during HUET once the aircraft has hit the water? (4)

Answer 1

1. Wait for movement to stop
2. Locate reference point
3. Release harness
4. Vacate aircraft

Question 2

DITCHING - Power OFF

Answer 2

1. (G) HID & GAG-R ……………………..Stow (as reqd).
2. CANOPY JETTISON (AIRBORNE) (E–2–2) ……….. …………………………………………………………. Perform.
3. Sliding landing …………………………………. Perform:

(a) Flare For min speed and sideslip (<30KIAS).
(b) Landing attitude ………………………. Establish. (5-10°NU, tail wheel first contact)
(c) Rate of descent ………………………… Minimise.

After landing impact, if aircraft remains upright:

4. Cyclic ……………………………………………….. Centred.
5. Collective……………………………………………. Full up.
6. Rotor brake …………………. At NR < 100, LOCKED.

In all cases, after main rotor has stopped and aircraft motion has stabilised:

7. EMERGENCY EGRESS (E–2–3) …………. Perform.

Question 3

DITCHING - Power ON

Answer 3

1. (G) HID & GAG-R ……………………..Stow (as reqd).
2. Establish HIGE perpendicular to swell.
3. CANOPY JETTISON ……………………….. Perform.
4. (G) EMERGENCY EGRESS ……. Perform.
5. (P) Reposition HIGE clear of Gunner
6. EEP ………………………………………. Both SHUTOFF.
7. Landing attitude ………………………………. Maintain.
8. Collective…………………………………………. Increase.

After landing impact, if aircraft remains upright:

9. Cyclic ……………………………………………….. Centred.
10. Collective……………………………………………. Full up.
11. Rotor brake …………………. At NR < 100, LOCKED.

In all cases, after main rotor has stopped and aircraft motion has stabilised:

12. EMERGENCY EGRESS (E–2–3) …………. Perform.

Question 4

EMERG Egress

Answer 4

1. Doors - Open
   If unable to open
2. Call “DOORS DOORS DOORS”
   
   • HMSD Visor - Down
   • Emergency Exit Handle - Pull
3. (G) HID/GAG-R - Stowed
4. QRC/QRP - Unplugged
5. Ballistic plates - As req
6. Harness - Release
   Exit cockpit

Question 5

Canopy Jettison (Airborne)

Answer 5

1. Canopy Jettison Envelope - Establish
   
   • IAS below 75KIAS
   • RoD as req IAW chart
   • Area below clear
2. HMSD Visors down
3. Emergency exit handles - Pull
   
   • If skid ball centred, pull both sides
   • If skid ball off centre, pull opposite side

Question 6

In which direction and why should the tiger be forced to roll if ditching is required?

Answer 6

Rolled to left so that the blades hit the water behind you

Question 7

Ditching Egress (Only in the FM)

Answer 7

1. SEA LV2 ……………… Insert
2. HMSD ………………… Remove
3. QRC …………………… Disconnect
4. Harness …………….. Release
5. Exit aircraft:
6. Once clear …………. Inflate life jacket

Question 8

Forced landing into trees - Power OFF:

Answer 8

EPC 1 ………….. MCO OFF

As aircraft hits trees:
COL ……………. Max

Question 9

Forced landing into trees - Power ON:

Answer 9

Hover ……………… At treetop height
EPC1 MCO ………. OFF
EEPs ………………… SHUT OFF

Before tree contact
COL …………………. MAX