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NTSB investigation record

LAX97FA107

Completed

Hughes 369D· N505RM

Date
February 21, 1997
Location
Milolii, HI
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reason(s), resulting in tail rotor imbalance, separation of the tail rotor, and an autorotative landing on rough terrain with high vegetation. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.

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