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NTSB investigation record

FTW99LA191

Completed

Bell Oh-58A· N9254R

Date
July 16, 1999
Location
Bastrop, LA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The failure of the refueling truck's filter to separate water resulting in the water contamination in the helicopter's fuel system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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