Primary finding
Probable cause
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A related factor was his failure to follow the company procedure of maintaining visual contact with the external long-line cable, while hovering with it attached.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW97LA252
CompletedBell 206B· N49661
- Date
- July 3, 1997
- Location
- New Iberia, LA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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