N9380FHUGHES 269B 1991-06-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HUGHES 269B S/N: 64-0096

Summary

On June 19, 1991, a Hughes 269B (N9380F) was involved in an accident near Warrenton, 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: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ROTOR SPEED DURING A SIMULATED AUTOROTATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA137. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9380F.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 19, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA137
Location
WARRENTON, OR
Event ID
20001212X17389
Coordinates
46.120681, -123.909645
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ROTOR SPEED DURING A SIMULATED AUTOROTATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
64-0096
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
269B

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SAMPSON HELICOPTERS INC
Address
31102 NE 37TH STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMAS
State / Zip Code
WA 98607
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# SEA91LA137