HUGHES 269B
Lakeview, MI — August 7, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 7, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA469 |
| Event ID | 20100810X11010 |
| Location | Lakeview, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.45222, -85.26472 |
| Airport | Lakeview Airport - Griffith Fi |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 269B |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive descent angle during landing approach, which resulted in a settling with power condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying the helicopter to the fuel pumps on the airport and made a high approach due to other aircraft traffic. About 50 feet above the ground he experienced "settling with power". He could not arrest the descent and the helicopter impacted the ground, bounced, became airborne again, and was spinning due to the separation of the tail boom and tail rotor. The helicopter then struck a hangar and impacted the ground a second time. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical deficiencies with the helicopter. The helicopter had about 16 hours since a complete rebuild, and less than one hour since annual inspection.
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.