N8612FHUGHES 369D2021-01-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HUGHES 369DS/N: 570142D

Summary

On January 09, 2021, a Hughes 369D (N8612F) was involved in an incident near Winthrop, WA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment which resulted in a collision with a snowbank and subsequent loss of control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8612F.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 9, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA084
Location
Winthrop, WA
Event ID
20210111102514
Coordinates
48.473180, -120.178200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment which resulted in a collision with a snowbank and subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
570142D
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
369D
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GULF HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
8426 FM 2004 RD
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
TX 77510-8494
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# WPR21LA084