N9014NHUGHES 269A 1989-08-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HUGHES 269A S/N: 94-0316

Summary

On August 25, 1989, a Hughes 269A (N9014N) was involved in an accident near Jacksonville, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOK-OUT BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER, WHILE MANEUVERING TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS. THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE CONSIDERED TO BE FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA231. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9014N.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 25, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA231
Location
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001213X29195
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOK-OUT BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER, WHILE MANEUVERING TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS. THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE CONSIDERED TO BE FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
94-0316
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
269A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KURTIS AIR INC
Address
35 STONEBRIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MONTCLAIR
State / Zip Code
NJ 07042-1612
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# MIA89LA231