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NTSB investigation record

SEA99LA001

Completed

Aerospatiale Sa-315B· N5803J

Date
October 5, 1998
Location
Big Sky, MT
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The failure of the ground handlers (chokers) to follow procedures, and separation of the tail rotor system. Contributing factors were incorrect long line hook (size), jamming of the hook release, trees and gusty wind conditions.

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