Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when intentionally slowing his aircraft to off load water on fire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to arm and release the external load.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX90DXQ04
CompletedBell Uh-1B· N64789
- Date
- August 14, 1990
- Location
- Bieber, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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