N58281

Substantial
Serious

HUGHES 269C S/N: 1180734

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 31, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA078
Location
PARKERSBURG , WV
Event ID
20001213X29053
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT USE (MOVEMENT) OF THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL DURING ENGINE OPERATION BEFORE SHUTDOWN, AND A SUBSEQUENT LIFT-OFF, LOSS OF CONTROL, ROLL OVER, AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
1180734
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
269C
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
269C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUECK THOMAS J
Address
600 WESTERN COLLEGE RD
City
CEDAR RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
IA 52404-9046
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# BFO89LA078