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NTSB investigation record

FTW93LA228

Completed

Bell 206B· N16814

Date
August 4, 1993
Location
Pearland, TX
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm, the delayed flare, and improper touchdown. Factors were total failure of the power turbine due to oil starvation to the #8 bearing assembly.

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