Primary finding
Probable cause
During a practice autorotation, the pilot flared the helicopter too low, which resulted in the tailboom contacting the ground. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW99TA183
CompletedMcDonnell Douglas 500-e· N686F
- Date
- July 1, 1999
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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