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NTSB investigation record

NYC90FA067

Completed

Bell 206L· N16664

Date
February 10, 1990
Location
New York City, NY
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's misjudgement of the wind resulting in a downwind takeoff. Additionally the loss of lift when the helicopter flew off the heliport platform, prior to reaching effective translational lift, resulted in the helicopter settling into the water.

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