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Oct 9, 2024
N646H accident at Vale, OR
Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C — Loss of control in flight at Vale, OR
DateOct 9, 2024
Tail numberN646H
AircraftEnstrom 280C · Enstrom Shark · EN28
LocationVale, OR
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 137 Aerial application
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR25LA010
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain engine and rotor rpm during takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing.
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