HUGHES 269A
Fort White, FL — April 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA180 |
| Event ID | 20220406104895 |
| Location | Fort White, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.99261, -82.70971 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 269A |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and 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.