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NTSB investigation record

LAX00FA061

Completed

Aerospatiale As-350D· N3593S

Date
December 28, 1999
Location
Avalon, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

A loose pneumatic fitting caused the engine to go to flight idle power at a low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing in hilly terrain.

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