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NTSB investigation record

SEA97LA112

Completed

Bell 47G-3B· N8491E

Date
May 15, 1997
Location
Snohomish, WA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the pilot's encounter with of a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) situation, and his subsequent inadequate remedial action. Related factors included: wind conditions that were conducive to an unanticipated right yaw event, and the pilot's limited experience in helicopters.

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