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Schweizer 269B crash near Ozark, Alabama, United States

minor2016-09-22
Summary

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined following a successful postaccident engine run on the accident helicopter.

Incident details
Date
2016-09-22
Location
Ozark, Alabama, United States
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
31.4319, -85.6206
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceNTSB CAROL
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