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NTSB investigation record

CHI89LA191

Completed

Bell 206B-3· N9229X

Date
September 19, 1989
Location
Chicago, IL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

A hard landing caused by the pilot not being able to judge his altitude above or his closure rate to terrain because of high vegetation in the area available for a forced landing. An engine faulure caused by material failure of the compressor section is a contributing cause of the accident.

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