Summary
On June 27, 2023, a Hughes 269A (N90270) was involved in an incident near Anderson, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The mechanics’ improper torquing of the main rotor blade dampers, which resulted in a ground resonance event during landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA289. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90270.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The mechanics’ improper torquing of the main rotor blade dampers, which resulted in a ground resonance event during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA289