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NTSB investigation record

SEA97LA174

Completed

Bell 47G-3B1· N3069G

Date
July 22, 1997
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude.

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