Primary finding
Probable cause
The main rotor blades' contact with the tail boom due to gusting winds during rotor deceleration.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW96TA222
CompletedMcDonnell Douglas Md-520N· N520DD
- Date
- May 16, 1996
- Location
- Bethany, OK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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