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NTSB investigation record

FTW90FA111

Completed

Schweizer 269C· N431MS

Date
May 30, 1990
Location
Tallulah, LA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Loss of control due to a multiple bird strike and incorrect control inputs by the pilot in the flare. Contributing factors were the bird strike induced vibrations and the main rotor blade contact with the tail rotor drive shaft.

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