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NTSB investigation record

BFO94LA035

Completed

Robinson R-22A· N8559A

Date
January 25, 1994
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm which led to an in flight loss of control resulting in a collision with the runway and the helicopter rolling over on its side. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience flying helicopters.

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