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NTSB investigation record

FTW96LA008

Completed

Bell 47-g2· N4423

Date
October 5, 1995
Location
Freer, TX
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines due to his improper takeoff technique. A factor was the helicopter induced blowing dust which impaired the pilot's visibility.

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