N1103NHUGHES 369D 1990-06-23 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

HUGHES 369D S/N: 9450

Summary

On June 23, 1990, a Hughes 369D (N8605F) was involved in an incident near Hanapepe, HI. All 10 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF PILOT OF THE PHOTOGRAPHING HELICOPTER TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE AND AVOID COLLISION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA230. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8605F.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 23, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA230
Location
HANAPEPE, HI
Event ID
20001212X23446
Coordinates
21.909374, -159.590942
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
10

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF PILOT OF THE PHOTOGRAPHING HELICOPTER TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE AND AVOID COLLISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
9450
Model / ICAO
369D

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMOKY MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS INC
Address
4510 HANA RD PO BOX 156
Status
Deregistered
City
HANAPEPE
State / Zip Code
HI 96716
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# LAX90FA230