HUGHES 369
Crestview, FL, May 10, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 10, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Crestview, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.77764, -86.52027 |
| Airport | BOB SIKES |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA215 |
| Event ID | 20240510194239 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369 |
| Registration # | N969VS |
| Operator | VERTOL SYSTEMS CO INC |
| Owner | VERTOL SYSTEMS CO INC |
| 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 pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades contacting the tail boom.
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.