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NTSB investigation record

SEA96LA188

Completed

Jonas Exec90· N6183P

Date
August 12, 1996
Location
Hermiston, OR
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

slippage of the drive belts, while hover taxiing in ground effect, which resulted in loss of power to the rotor system; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a roll over during touch down (forced landing). A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance and/or inspection of the drive belts.

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