N110ESHUGHES 269A 1990-06-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

HUGHES 269A S/N: 58-0860

Summary

On June 21, 1990, a Hughes 269A (N110ES) was involved in an accident near Pittstown, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: GROUND RESONANCE DUE TO INADEQUATE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDING GEAR DAMPERS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N110ES.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 21, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA134
Location
PITTSTOWN, NJ
Event ID
20001212X23526
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

GROUND RESONANCE DUE TO INADEQUATE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDING GEAR DAMPERS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
58-0860
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
269A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
269A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIRDALE HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
2202 AIRPORT DR
City
SHAWNEE
State / Zip Code
OK 74804-2625
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# NYC90LA134