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NTSB investigation record

FTW89LA031

Completed

Mbb Bo-105· N2785B

Date
December 5, 1988
Location
South Marsh 113,
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Failure and separation of one of the tail rotor blades for undetermined reasons. Thr resulting imbalance and vibration caused the separation of the 90 degree gearbox and a portion of the vertical pylon which necessitated the emergency autorotation to the water.

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