Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot refueled the helicopter with jet fuel instead of avgas, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
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NTSB investigation record
IAD98LA002
CompletedHughes 269A· N269SS
- Date
- October 3, 1997
- Location
- Campbellsville, KY
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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