SCHWEIZER 269C
Madisonville, KY, July 2, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Madisonville, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.35364, -87.39570 |
| Airport | Madisonville regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA255 |
| Event ID | 20250703200456 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | 269C |
| Registration # | N21385 |
| Operator | Madisonville Community College |
| Owner | US AVIATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS |
| 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 pilot’s failure to take the appropriate corrective action for ground resonance, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
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.