N26628HUGHES 269C 1989-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

HUGHES 269C S/N: 1100992

Summary

On June 18, 1989, a Hughes 269C (N26628) was involved in an accident near Lockport, IL. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER FLIGHT TECHNIQUE BY THE PIC DURING A TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89FA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26628.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 18, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA112
Location
LOCKPORT, IL
Event ID
20001213X28522
Coordinates
41.580196, -88.040344
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER FLIGHT TECHNIQUE BY THE PIC DURING A TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
1100992
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
269C

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EAGLE AIR HELICOPTERS INC
Address
46W680 LOCUST
Status
Deregistered
City
ELBURN
State / Zip Code
IL 60119
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# CHI89FA112