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NTSB investigation record

CHI94LA175

Completed

Hughes 269B· N9375S

Date
May 25, 1994
Location
Toulon, IL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the improper reassembly of the main rotor blade dampers and the underservicing of the landing gear skid hydraulic struts which resulted in ground resonance of the helicopter when the first takeoff after reassembly was attempted.

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