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NTSB investigation record

FTW97LA016

Completed

Bell 206L-3· N21497

Date
October 14, 1996
Location
Venice, LA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

a loss of engine power due to frogs being ingested into the engine as a result of the pilots failure to perform a thorough preflight, and the pilot's improper touchdown technique.

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