Primary finding
Probable cause
The improper touchdown executed by the pilot. Factors were the tail wind condition, and the manufacturer's inadequate design of the P3 pipe supports, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the P3 pipe.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW99LA085
CompletedEurocopter Colibri ec120B· N122TH
- Date
- February 26, 1999
- Location
- Springtown, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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