Primary finding
Probable cause
The selection of an unsuitable landing site by the pilot, resulting in tail rotor contact with the terrain and shearing of the tail rotor driveshaft.
NTSB investigation record
Bell 206B iii· N16733
Primary finding
The selection of an unsuitable landing site by the pilot, resulting in tail rotor contact with the terrain and shearing of the tail rotor driveshaft.
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