N90270HUGHES 269A2023-06-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HUGHES 269AS/N: 66-18283

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

Date
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA289
Location
Anderson, SC
Event ID
20230706192536
Coordinates
34.494583, -82.709389
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

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

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
66-18283
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
269A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
269A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DUNN LARRY W
Address
3672 ABBEVILLE HWY
City
ANDERSON
State / Zip Code
SC 29624-5500
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# ERA23LA289