Primary finding
Probable cause
The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a hovering autorotation during gusty wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW97LA021
CompletedHughes 369D· N34CM
- Date
- October 19, 1996
- Location
- Watkins, CO
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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