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NTSB investigation record

LAX91LA079

Completed

Robinson R-22Hp· N21439

Date
January 25, 1991
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The failure of the drive belts due to excessive wear of the clutch assembly upper sheave and the pilot's inaccurate flare during the termination of the autorotation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate design of the clutch assembly upper sheave.

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