Summary
On November 26, 1987, a Hughes 369HS (N77DJ) was involved in an accident near Lihue, Kauai, HI. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MAIN ROTOR RPM.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77DJ.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 26, 1987
NTSB Number
LAX88LA059
Location
LIHUE, KAUAI, HI
Event ID
20001213X32567
Coordinates
21.969779, -159.350997
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MAIN ROTOR RPM.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
369HS
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DE GREE LEAVEIL
Address
658 SCOUT TRAIL
Status
Deregistered
City
ANAHEIM
State / Zip Code
CA 92807
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# LAX88LA059