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NTSB investigation record

NYC97LA101

Completed

Hiller Uh-12E· N4029S

Date
May 29, 1997
Location
Granby, NY
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

failure of the pilot/owner to replace the torsional clutch as specified by the manufacturer, and subsequent failure of the helicopter's clutch, which resulted in a forced landing (autorotation). A related factor was: the encounter with trees in the emergency landing area.

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