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NTSB investigation record

LAX99LA022

Completed

Bell 206L-3· N946L

Date
November 3, 1998
Location
Pioche, NV
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The loss of tail rotor effectiveness, due to the installation of incorrect pitch links by the maintenance facility. A factor in the accident was the lack of an adequate quality assurance program in the maintenance facility.

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