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NTSB investigation record

FTW96TA383

Completed

Bell 47G-3B-1· N1335X

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

Primary finding

Probable cause

the pilot's excessive cyclic control input during a low altitude operation, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from high vegetation (sage brush). The proximity of high vegetation was a related factor.

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