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June 9, 1985 · Hughes 269C · N9588F
Wingate, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Wingate, NC
Aircraft
Hughes 269C
Tail Number
N9588F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA195
THE PLT & PASSENGER CONSUMED SEVERAL BEERS SHORTLY BEFORE BOARDING THE HELICOPTER FOR A FLT IN THE LOCAL AREA. THE FLT LASTED APRX 15 MIN. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT DURING A LANDING, THE SKID ON THE RIGHT SIDE CONTACTED THE GROUND CAUSING THE HELICOPTER TO ROLL TO THE RIGHT. THE OWNER OF THE HELICOPTER STATED THAT THE PLT HAD BEEN EMPLOYED ON A PART TIME BASIS TO GIVE FLT INSTRUCTION, BUT HE (THE PLT) WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO TAKE THE HELICOPTER ON THIS FLT.
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THE PLT & PASSENGER CONSUMED SEVERAL BEERS SHORTLY BEFORE BOARDING THE HELICOPTER FOR A FLT IN THE LOCAL AREA. THE FLT LASTED APRX 15 MIN. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT DURING A LANDING, THE SKID ON THE RIGHT SIDE CONTACTED THE GROUND CAUSING THE HELICOPTER TO ROLL TO THE RIGHT. THE OWNER OF THE HELICOPTER STATED THAT THE PLT HAD BEEN EMPLOYED ON A PART TIME BASIS TO GIVE FLT INSTRUCTION, BUT HE (THE PLT) WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO TAKE THE HELICOPTER ON THIS FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 269C
Tail NumberN9588F
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-D1A · Reciprocating · 190
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT