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NTSB investigation record

CHI98LA021

Completed

Schweizer 269C· N557DC

Date
October 15, 1997
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a low fuel state, and his inability to see the wire which the helicopter contacted. Factors associated to the accident were the precautionary landing, the dark night conditions, and the wire which was contacted.

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