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NTSB investigation record

LAX88FA330

Completed

Bell 206L-1· N2246Q

Date
September 29, 1988
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Failure of the #1 turbine wheel. Contributing to this accident was the unreported over temperature cycles of the engine. Also contributing was the unsuitability of the landing surface from the presence of the 1/4 inch steel sheeting.

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