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SEA97LA168

Completed

Bell 47G-3B· N8494E

Date
July 14, 1997
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation.

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