Primary finding
Probable cause
Transmission shear bolts failed causing a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during his autorotation attempt.
NTSB investigation record
Bell 47G3B2· N8169J
Primary finding
Transmission shear bolts failed causing a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during his autorotation attempt.
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