Robinson R44
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 37; Flight Crew Total 5100; Flight Crew Type 4350
Confusion; Distraction; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On a climb following the takeoff phase; an 'unusual' vibration was felt. The pilot decided to land on the nearest safe area offering access to a road in order to determine its cause. Upon landing it was determined that both tip caps of the main rotor blades flew off. The pilot decided to cancel further flying until the caps were replaced and decided to have the passengers picked up by car and driven back to the airport of origin.
Pilot executed a precautionary landing in a Robinson R-44 due to vibration. After landing; he determined that both rotor tip caps had flown off.