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Jan 30, 2016
N503DS accident at Beaumont, TX
Helicopteres Guimbal CABRI — Loss of tail rotor effectiveness at BMT (Beaumont, TX)
DateJan 30, 2016
Tail numberN503DS
AircraftGuimbal CABRI · Guimbal Cabri G2 · Helicopteres Guimbal CABRI
LocationBMT — Beaumont, TX
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseGAA16LA117
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a hover-taxi and his failure to maintain helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
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