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NTSB investigation record

LAX99TA066

Completed

Bell 205A-1· N58126

Date
January 3, 1999
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to an undetermined component failure in the second stage power turbine nozzle area. Factors in the accident were the mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain and the dark night lighting conditions which precluded the pilot from selecting a suitable forced landing area.

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