HUGHES 269A
Anderson, SC — June 27, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA289 |
| Event ID | 20230706192536 |
| Location | Anderson, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.49458, -82.70939 |
| Airport | Anderson Regional Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The mechanics’ improper torquing of the main rotor blade dampers, which resulted in a ground resonance event during landing.
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.