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March 16, 1991 · Hughes 269A · N62269
Addison, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Addison, TX
Aircraft
Hughes 269A
Tail Number
N62269
Operator
Potter Richard J Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA050
THE PILOT STATED AS HE WAS ABOUT TO SET THE AIRCRAFT DOWN FROM A HOVER HE ENCOUNTERED A STRONG GUST OF WIND AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SPIN TO THE RIGHT. HE WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE SPIN WITH FULL LEFT PEDAL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SPINNING TOWARD A HANGAR AND A FENCE AND THE PILOT APPLIED COLLECTIVE TO CLEAR THE OBSTACLES. THE PILOT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ABLE TO STOP THE SPIN BY REDUCING COLLECTIVE, HOWEVER, AS THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO DESCEND IT STRUCK A TREE AND THE GROUND AND ROLLED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED AS HE WAS ABOUT TO SET THE AIRCRAFT DOWN FROM A HOVER HE ENCOUNTERED A STRONG GUST OF WIND AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SPIN TO THE RIGHT. HE WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE SPIN WITH FULL LEFT PEDAL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SPINNING TOWARD A HANGAR AND A FENCE AND THE PILOT APPLIED COLLECTIVE TO CLEAR THE OBSTACLES. THE PILOT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ABLE TO STOP THE SPIN BY REDUCING COLLECTIVE, HOWEVER, AS THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO DESCEND IT STRUCK A TREE AND THE GROUND AND ROLLED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:16 CST
Nearest AirportADDISON (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269A
Tail NumberN62269
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPotter Richard J Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-BIA · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT