Primary finding
Probable cause
the improper maintenance adjustment and the failure to properly torque the pitch-change link barrel by the owner/builder which resulted in main rotor to tailboom contact and main rotor separation.
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NTSB investigation record
IAD98FA092
CompletedAustin Revolution mini500· N2XK
- Date
- August 11, 1998
- Location
- Northampton, PA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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