N7452F

Substantial
None

HUGHES 269CS/N: 760522

Summary

On February 06, 2023, a Hughes 269C (N7452F) was involved in an incident near Yakima, 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 see and avoid a powerline while flying at low altitude over a river.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA105. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7452F.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 6, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA105
Location
Yakima, WA
Event ID
20230207106693
Coordinates
46.709655, -120.672400
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 see and avoid a powerline while flying at low altitude over a river.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
760522
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
269C
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
269C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REEP NIC K
Address
11904 BARRETT RD
City
YAKIMA
State / Zip Code
WA 98908-8508
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# WPR23LA105