N8045H

Substantial
Serious

HUGHES 269AS/N: 86-0633

Summary

On June 01, 2024, a Hughes 269A (N8045H) was involved in an accident near Danbury, NH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8045H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 1, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA242
Location
Danbury, NH
Event ID
20240603194372
Coordinates
43.531656, -71.925235
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
86-0633
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
269A
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
TH-55

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
A AND J AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
3442 ZAHARIS PL
City
TITUSVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32780-5210
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# ERA24LA242