Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudging the performance and weight and balance data of the helicopter prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to jettison the chemical load.
NTSB investigation record
Texas Helicopter Oh-13E/m74· N38099
Primary finding
The pilot's misjudging the performance and weight and balance data of the helicopter prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to jettison the chemical load.
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