N8944FHUGHES 269A-1 1991-06-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HUGHES 269A-1 S/N: 15-0021

Summary

On June 13, 1991, a Hughes 269A-1 (N8944F) was involved in an accident near Canby, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A HARD LANDING AFTER AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF POWER. FACTORS INCLUDE AN EXCESSIVE EMERGENCY DESCENT RATE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA130. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8944F.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 13, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA130
Location
CANBY, OR
Event ID
20001212X17384
Coordinates
45.210330, -122.660026
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A HARD LANDING AFTER AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF POWER. FACTORS INCLUDE AN EXCESSIVE EMERGENCY DESCENT RATE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
15-0021
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
269A-1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
269A-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FITZGERALD BRIAN B
Address
914 BARLOW GREENMOUNT RD
City
GETTYSBURG
State / Zip Code
PA 17325-8711
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# SEA91LA130