Primary finding
Probable cause
A loss of power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors include the inability of the helicopter to perform a successful autorotation immediately after takeoff.
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NTSB investigation record
SEA99LA048
CompletedEnstrom F-28C· N51770
- Date
- April 7, 1999
- Location
- Pendleton, OR
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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