Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot operated beyond the climb capability of the helicopter, resulting in inadequate altitude and terrain clearance over mountainous rising terrain. A factor was turbulence.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW95LA098
CompletedRobinson R22Beta· N269ME
- Date
- January 22, 1995
- Location
- Placitas, NM
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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