Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were an inoperative low fuel warning system, and the pilot's improper autorotation.
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NTSB investigation record
ANC99LA100
CompletedHughes 369D· N103FW
- Date
- July 31, 1999
- Location
- Petersburg, AK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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