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MIA97LA168

Completed

Bell 206L-1· N30SG

Date
May 17, 1997
Location
Orlando, FL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot misjudging the distance of the intended touchdown point resulting in his intentional decrease in the main rotor rpm to clear obstacles below. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.

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