Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather (wind condition), and the inflight decision to hover with gusting tailwinds, which resulted in a complete loss of tail rotor control. A factor was gusting tailwinds.
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NTSB investigation record
ATL92FA085
CompletedRobinson R-22· N2589X
- Date
- April 22, 1992
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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