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NTSB investigation record

CHI98FA313

Completed

Hiller Fh-1100· N8171U

Date
August 14, 1998
Location
Dewitt, MI
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The rotor failure/malfunction due to debonding of the tail rotor blade. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the aircraft by the company and the improper maintenance procedure by other maintenance personnel.

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