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N2589X accident description

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Crash location Unknown
Nearest city Atlanta, GA
33.748995°N, 84.387982°W
Tail number N2589X
Accident date 22 Apr 1992
Aircraft type Robinson R-22
Additional details: None

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER (WIND CONDITION), AND THE INFLIGHT DECISION TO HOVER WITH GUSTING TAILWINDS, WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS GUSTING TAILWINDS.

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