N711CHHUGHES 269A 1993-02-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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HUGHES 269A S/N: 0531

Summary

On February 04, 1993, a Hughes 269A (N711CH) was involved in an incident near Jacksonville, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MONITOR FUEL QUANTITY DUE TO INATTENTIVENESS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER USE OF THE COLLECTIVE FLIGHT CONTROL DURING THE SOFT FIELD AUTOROTATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N711CH.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 4, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA061
Location
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001211X11864
Coordinates
30.390886, -81.399917
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MONITOR FUEL QUANTITY DUE TO INATTENTIVENESS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER USE OF THE COLLECTIVE FLIGHT CONTROL DURING THE SOFT FIELD AUTOROTATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
0531
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
269A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
269A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
YOUNG VERNON P
Address
3077 MERIDY RD
City
METTER
State / Zip Code
GA 30439-1989
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA061