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NTSB investigation record

SEA97LA032

Completed

Hughes 369D· N5225C

Date
November 16, 1996
Location
Forks, WA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident included: improper servicing of the helicopter, and a lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing due to the proximity of trees.

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