Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the tailwind condition and the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW97TA165
CompletedBell 206-l1· N618DE
- Date
- April 23, 1997
- Location
- Trinidad, CO
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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