N436DSHUGHES 369HS 1990-06-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

HUGHES 369HS S/N: 6304879

Summary

On June 02, 1990, a Hughes 369HS (N436DS) was involved in an accident near Las Cruces, NM. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN CAUSE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N436DS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 2, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA121
Location
LAS CRUCES, NM
Event ID
20001212X23378
Coordinates
32.220745, -106.989852
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN CAUSE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
6304879
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
369HS
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
500C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BELLA CHARLES
Address
4711 ATLAS AVE
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
TX 79904-3315
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# DEN90LA121