HUMPTULIPS, WA, USA
N1096L
HUGHES 369D
WHEN THE HOISTING CABLE ON THE HELICOPTER FAILED, THE HOOK END REBOUNDED INTO THE ROTOR SYSTEM. THE ROTOR SYSTEM FAILED FROM THE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IMPOSED AND THE ACFT WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLED DESCENT IMPACTING THE GROUND ON THE LEFT SKID.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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