Primary finding
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to properly plan the approach for landing, which led to a loss of tail rotor authority and directional control, while close to the ground. The tailwind was a related factor.
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NTSB investigation record
ATL97LA114
CompletedHughes 269A· N7050D
- Date
- August 10, 1997
- Location
- Dandridge, TN
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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