Summary
On July 09, 1988, a Hughes 269C (N750AM) was involved in an accident near Van Nuys, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FLIGHT WITH UNDERTORQUED ROTOR DAMPERS.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA249. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N750AM.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 9, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA249
Location
VAN NUYS , CA
Event ID
20001213X26260
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
FLIGHT WITH UNDERTORQUED ROTOR DAMPERS.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
269C
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3305 W SPRINGMOUNTAIN RD 60
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
NV 89102
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# LAX88FA249