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FTW96LA125

Completed

Hughes 269A· N8897F

Date
February 17, 1996
Location
Dallas, TX
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Failure of the unqualified helicopter pilot to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors relating to the accident were: his lack of total experience in helicopters and his improper decision to attempt to hover without appropriate training/endorsement for flight in the helicopter.

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