N9128FHughes H500C 1990-04-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Hughes H500C S/N: 720398S

Summary

On April 03, 1990, a Hughes H500C (N9128F) was involved in an incident near Houston, TX. 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 TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE FOR UNDERTEMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT MISJUDGING THE FLARE PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9128F.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 3, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA090
Location
HOUSTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X22924
Coordinates
29.650529, -95.280227
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE FOR UNDERTEMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT MISJUDGING THE FLARE PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
720398S
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
H500C H500
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOFFMAN HELICOPTERS INC
Address
147 NIMITZ DR A31
Status
Deregistered
City
PITI
State / Zip Code
GU 96925
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# FTW90LA090