HUGHES 269B
Princeton, CA — June 21, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA339 |
| Event ID | 20160628X70613 |
| Location | Princeton, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.40500, -122.01583 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 269B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain pitch and directional control, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a rollover.
Full Narrative
The uncertificated helicopter pilot who was familiar with the helicopter, which was parked at a farm, decided to relocate the helicopter to another location on the farm. Having no other means to move the helicopter, he decided to fly the helicopter to the new location. As he neared the new location in a hover, he became "scared" by the proximity of electrical wires, the helicopter pitched up, the tail rotor impacted the ground, and the helicopter rolled onto its right side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to its stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were 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.