Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
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NTSB investigation record
NYC99LA217
CompletedHughes 269C· N58397
- Date
- September 1, 1999
- Location
- Utica, NY
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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