N90270

Substantial
None

HUGHES 269AS/N: 66-18283

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