N5006MHUGHES 269A 1992-08-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

HUGHES 269A S/N: 65-18259

Summary

On August 24, 1992, a Hughes 269A (N5006M) was involved in an accident near Nome, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5006M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 24, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA144
Location
NOME, AK
Event ID
20001211X15302
Coordinates
64.709327, -164.620773
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
65-18259
Model / ICAO
269A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH TIMOTHY E
Address
PO BOX 747
Status
Deregistered
City
NOME
State / Zip Code
AK 99762-0747
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# ANC92LA144