SCHWEIZER 269C-1
Titusville, FL — July 10, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 10, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA301 |
| Event ID | 20230712192618 |
| Location | Titusville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.51481, -80.79922 |
| Airport | Space Coast Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | 269C-1 |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities.
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.