Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure that both throttles were in the takeoff position. Factors were the pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and his lack of recurrent emergency procedure training in this helicopter.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX99FA003
CompletedBell 222· N213ML
- Date
- October 4, 1998
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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