HUGHES 269A
Crowley, TX — December 14, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 14, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA077 |
| Event ID | 20211216104414 |
| Location | Crowley, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.54218, -97.39168 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 269A |
| 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 student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
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.