N7448FHUGHES 269C 1990-06-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HUGHES 269C S/N: 560510

Summary

On June 22, 1990, a Hughes 269C (N7448F) was involved in an incident near Saluda, SC. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN FOR HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE OPERATIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN SETTLING WITH POWER TO THE GROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7448F.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 22, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA134
Location
SALUDA, SC
Event ID
20001212X23329
Coordinates
35.230625, -82.340347
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN FOR HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE OPERATIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN SETTLING WITH POWER TO THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
560510
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
269C

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTHEAST HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 636
Status
Deregistered
City
SALUDA
State / Zip Code
SC 29138
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# ATL90LA134