Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA077
Location
Crowley, TX
Event ID
20211216104414
Coordinates
32.542183, -97.391683
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8827F
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
43-0188
Model / ICAO
269A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH RICHARD A
Address
3455 SAINT FRANCIS VILLAGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CROWLEY
State / Zip Code
TX 76036-2087
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# CEN22LA077