Primary finding
Probable cause
failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to properly supervise the flight and ensure that adequate rotor rpm was maintainted during the autorotation/landing. The high density altitude was a related factor.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW97LA319
CompletedBell 47G-3B-2· N2243W
- Date
- August 19, 1997
- Location
- Montrose, CO
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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