Primary finding
Probable cause
The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to increase the engine RPM while hovering. Factors were the prevailing high winds and the instructor's diverted attention.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW98LA274
CompletedBell 206L4· N8094L
- Date
- June 18, 1998
- Location
- Hurst, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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