N7057LHUGHES 269A2022-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HUGHES 269AS/N: 1281052

Summary

On April 02, 2022, a Hughes 269A (N7057L) was involved in an accident near Fort White, 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: The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7057L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 2, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA180
Location
Fort White, FL
Event ID
20220406104895
Coordinates
29.992609, -82.709709
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
1281052
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
269A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
269A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRI COUNTY RENTALS AND SALES INC
Address
PO BOX 1717
City
CHIEFLAND
State / Zip Code
FL 32644-1717
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# ERA22LA180