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NTSB investigation record

MIA99LA217

Completed

Bell 47G-b3· N6712D

Date
August 8, 1999
Location
Selma, AL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper touchdown point during landing causing the landing skid to become entangled with the edge of the helipad platform and the resultant rollover and main rotor blade strike of the tow vehicle.

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