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NTSB investigation record

LAX97LA247

Completed

Sikorsky S-58T· N47B

Date
July 18, 1997
Location
Page, AZ
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

an engine failure resulting from the fracture of two power turbine blades, which had been previously subjected to a hot or hung start.

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