HUGHES 269C
Atlanta, TX, July 21, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Atlanta, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.11945, -94.16389 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA197 |
| Event ID | 20150723X45724 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 269C |
| Registration # | N58397 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner, who is not rated in helicopters, reported that he departed the airport and flew the helicopter for 4 miles before landing in a parking lot in the city. During the landing flare the tail rotor blades impacted the ground and the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gear box and tail boom.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.