Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by exceeding the helicopter's performance climb capability. Factors were the downdraft encountered during initial climb following takeoff, and the high density altitude.
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NTSB investigation record
DEN99LA092
CompletedHughes 269A· N7052L
- Date
- June 1, 1999
- Location
- Parkman, WY
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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