What happens if a helicopter’s engine quits in mid-air?
In the event of engine failure, helicopters have the unique ability to maintain precise directional control and land safely—even in confined areas. What makes this possible is a descending maneuver called “autorotation.” The helicopter rotor blades are disengaged from the engine which allows the blades to continue spinning from the natural-occurring upward flow of air. Even though helicopter engine failures are exceptionally uncommon, Utah Helicopter provides extensive autorotation training.
