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Why do helicopters spin around when they crash?

Updated: 9/17/2023
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Grif2200

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They do not always "crash" in this manner. although when they do, it is mainly due the instabilization of the tail prop.

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if the tail prop is not spining the rotation of the main rotor will force the helicopter to spin in the opposite direction, by air drag, the tail counterbalances this force.

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