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NTSB investigation record

DEN99LA040

Completed

Hughes 369D· CGDCM

Date
February 16, 1999
Location
Baggs, WY
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

A hard landing resulting from rotor rpm decay. Factors were the improper replacement of the turbine by company maintenance personnel resulting in the PC line nut becoming loose, and the pilot operating outside the normal height/velocity curve.

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