Summary
On May 10, 2024, a Hughes 369 (N969VS) was involved in an incident near Crestview, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA215. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N969VS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.
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# ERA24LA215