helicopterandy wrote:
throttle would come in handy"... Let me assure you of one thing above
all else, YOU NEVER roll off the throttle unless the collective is in
a full down position. EVER.

Hmmm! I have my H-57 (Bell Jetranger) NATOPS manual in front of me.
Emergency procedures, Complete loss of tail rotor thrust, step 1:
"Twist grip - Close"

Never say never. Ever.