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NTSB investigation record

BFO93LA149

Completed

Lach Bensen b-8M· N8447

Date
September 2, 1993
Location
Fall River, MA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE GYROCOPTER'S MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ARM. fACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LOOSE CLAMP ON THE ROTOR CONTROL ARM, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFING OF THE CONTROL ARM.

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