Summary
On August 05, 2023, a Hughes 369 (N353AH) was involved in an accident near Elberon, VA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line structure arm, which resulted in main rotor blade contact.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA326. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N353AH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line structure arm, which resulted in main rotor blade contact.
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# ERA23LA326