N668MHUGHES 369HS2022-11-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HUGHES 369HSS/N: 310312S

Summary

On November 23, 2022, a Hughes 369HS (N668M) was involved in an incident near Oxford, CO. 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 designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N668M.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN23LA048
Location
Oxford, CO
Event ID
20221128106366
Coordinates
37.153552, -107.751800
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The designated pilot examiner’s failure to maintain a proper descent during a practice 180° autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
310312S
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
369HS
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369HS

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
B LAIRD LTD
Address
1486 LOS RANCHITOS DR
City
DURANGO
State / Zip Code
CO 81301-8359
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# CEN23LA048