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NTSB investigation record

BFO94LA040

Completed

Hiller Uh-12E· N4495M

Date
February 14, 1994
Location
Farmville, VA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter with the correct fuel. Factors in the accident were the unclear information given by the passenger and airport line service personnel, the insufficient information regarding the labeling of the airport's fuel tanks, and the lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing without damaging the helicopter.

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