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NTSB investigation record

ATL90FA075

Completed

Sikorsky Hss-1N· N4875M

Date
March 9, 1990
Location
Cross, SC
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to fly the helicopter in such a manner that would have assured sufficient rotor rpm for an autorotation.

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