N353AHHUGHES 3692023-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

HUGHES 369S/N: 811079D

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

Date
Saturday, August 5, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA326
Location
Elberon, VA
Event ID
20230807192811
Coordinates
37.031619, -76.808425
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

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

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
811079D
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
369
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
369D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1617
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# ERA23LA326