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NTSB investigation record

FTW96LA380

Completed

Bell Uh-1H· N23Y

Date
September 10, 1996
Location
Leadville, CO
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision in that he used an inadequate airspeed or an inadequate altitude, or both, for the intentional autorotation.

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