Primary finding
Probable cause
Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The tailwind, high obstruction (power line), and crop (beans) were contributing factors.
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NTSB investigation record
MKC89LA181
CompletedBell 47G-b3· N8471E
- Date
- August 15, 1989
- Location
- Waseca, MN
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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