Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintian directional control and obstacle clearance while hovering at low altitude. A tail rotor blade struck an obstacle causing an overload separation failure of the blade.
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NTSB investigation record
BFO89LA045
CompletedBell 47G-2· N2487B
- Date
- June 17, 1989
- Location
- Moundsville, WV
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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