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NTSB investigation record

LAX89LA152

Completed

Hughes 269B· N9456F

Date
April 8, 1989
Location
Long Beach, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which led to an inadequate supply of fuel to reach the airport and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot's lack of flight time in this make and model of helicopter was considered to be a factor.

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