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NTSB investigation record

BFO90LA042

Completed

Bell 47D· N4229A

Date
May 13, 1990
Location
Baltimore, MD
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot applied excessive cyclic control, causing the main rotor to flex and severe the tail cone.

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