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NTSB investigation record

MIA96LA176

Completed

Hiller Oh-23C· N301CH

Date
July 4, 1996
Location
Marathon, FL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Improper repair of a previous crack in the blue main rotor blade by unknown persons; improper inspection of the main rotor blades by maintenance personnel, following a reported vibration problem; and subsequent failure of the main rotor blade, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with the terrain.

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