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April 8, 2020

Report: Helicopter crash in Keating Twp. likely caused by inadequate clearance

r.bogdan@bradfordera.com

Inadequate clearance and a lack of a secondary safety device were listed as likely reasons behind a fatal 2018 helicopter crash near Smethport.

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