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Bell 206 crash near Dublin, Georgia, United States

unknown2019-04-15
Summary

A partial loss of engine power on takeoff due to separation of the diffuser assembly as a result of incomplete braze joint surfaces on the vane airfoils.

Incident details
Date
2019-04-15
Location
Dublin, Georgia, United States
Aircraft
Bell 206
Operator
Air Evac EMS
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
takeoff
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
32.0000, -82.0000
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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