Primary finding
Probable cause
Was the student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while bringing it to a hover. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
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NTSB investigation record
NYC99LA204
CompletedRobinson R-22· N20879
- Date
- August 16, 1999
- Location
- Mansfield, MA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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