Primary finding
Probable cause
A hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind direction and velocity on initiating his approach to the landing area, resulting in a loss of tail rotor authority.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX97LA320
CompletedBell 206B· N90115
- Date
- September 9, 1997
- Location
- Minden, NV
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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