Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm during the autorotation. Factors were the fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's improper pre-flight inspection.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW91LA121
CompletedBell 206B· N16962
- Date
- July 14, 1991
- Location
- Freeport, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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