Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm during the premature lift-off which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude conditions, and unsuitable terrain.
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NTSB investigation record
DEN89LA159
CompletedBell 47G-3B-2· N8132J
- Date
- July 7, 1989
- Location
- Tierra Amarilla, NM
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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