Primary finding
Probable cause
an undetermined failure of the oil system (lines or filter), while hovering, which resulted in an engine compartment fire that erupted and subsequently destroyed the helicopter after it was landed.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX97LA257
CompletedFronsman Rotorway exec· N6323F
- Date
- July 18, 1997
- Location
- Lakeport, CA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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