N8973FHUGHES 269C 1991-02-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HUGHES 269C S/N: 430195

Summary

On February 18, 1991, a Hughes 269C (N8973F) was involved in an incident near Knowles, OK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE MANEUVER AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING THE GO-AROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8973F.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 18, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA041
Location
KNOWLES, OK
Event ID
20001212X16455
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE MANEUVER AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING THE GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
430195
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
269C
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
269C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVELAN ENTERPRISES INC
Address
C/O CHARLES GLASSCOCK
PO BOX 16
City
ELM GROVE
State / Zip Code
LA 71051-0016
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# FTW91LA041