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Aviation accident FTW97GA350

2 fatal · Bell OH-58A · 1997-09-17 · NEWARK, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW97GA350
Event ID
20001208X08833
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-17
Location
NEWARK, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.999259, -97.440193

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Bell
Model
OH-58A
Registration
N149SD
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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